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Chapter 2

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Q77H2-M USER MANUAL

SATA3~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s device, SATA1~2 con-
nectors support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier
PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But main-
tains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

4. SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-
cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-
up.

This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.

3. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header

Summary of Contents for Q77H2-M

Page 1: ...been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen...

Page 2: ...installation of motherboard components Hpage 7 Hpage 27 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Limits and methods of mesurement of...

Page 3: ...stalling a SATA Hard Drive 22 ConnectingCaseComponents 23 Front Panel Header 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 M...

Page 4: ...iv Q77H2 M USER MANUAL Chapter 4 49 Trouble Shooting 49 Start up problems during assembly 49 Start up problems after prolong use 50 Maintenanceandcaretips 50 BasicTroubleshootingFlowchart 51...

Page 5: ...cification at 33MHz High resolution graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graph ics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 And one PCI Express x16...

Page 6: ...io port Line in line out and microphone Rear Panel I O LAN Intel 82579LM Realtek ALC662VD 6 Ch HD audio CODEC Audio LGA1155 socket for 2nd 3rd Generation Intel Sandy Ivy Bridge processors 1 x 24 pin A...

Page 7: ...sh ROM Supports Plug and Play STR S3 STD S4 Hardware monitor Supports ACPI DMI Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS Supports Multi Language F12 hot key for boot up devices option Supports Dual Triple Dis...

Page 8: ...Chapter 1 4 Q77H2 M USER MANUAL Motherboard Components...

Page 9: ...SATA1 2 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 10 SATA3 6 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 11 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 12 CASE Opened Chassis detective header 13 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS header with jump...

Page 10: ...the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 8 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Link LED LAN Port 9 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect...

Page 11: ...he motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a...

Page 12: ...on shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings an...

Page 13: ...ge the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU install...

Page 14: ...IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically Plea...

Page 15: ...oard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates and h...

Page 16: ...st one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 32 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM...

Page 17: ...d Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance and com...

Page 18: ...to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards wh...

Page 19: ...slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt ers you have to install drivers and software before...

Page 20: ...R MANUAL 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 FDD 5 CASE 2 LPT 6 F_USB2 4 3 USB3F 7 F...

Page 21: ...17 Q77H2 M USER MANUAL Connect the Floppy disk connector to FDD 1 FDD Floppy disk header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices 2 LPT Onboard parallel po...

Page 22: ...rrent Parallel ATA interface But main tains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA 4 SATA1 6 Serial ATA connectors Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin ass...

Page 23: ...herboard has three USB 2 0 headers supporting six USB 2 0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to c...

Page 24: ...want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture 7 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front...

Page 25: ...don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For reference only 8 COM2 Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port...

Page 26: ...ow to install the SATA hard drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect eit...

Page 27: ...an begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26...

Page 28: ...4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly Connecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the auxiliary...

Page 29: ...indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Pow...

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Page 31: ...ttings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utili...

Page 32: ...bmenu The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to...

Page 33: ...timized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu Enter Select F4 Save Exit For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presente...

Page 34: ...enu Main Menu System Serial Number This item shows the information of system serial number SystemBIOS Build Date 11 14 2012 Processor Intel R Core TM i7 2600S CPU 2 80GHz Core Frequency 2 80 GHz Count...

Page 35: ...e installed Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel BIOS Setup Utility AHCI Port1 Not Present AHCI Port2 Not Present AHCI Port3 Not Present AHCI Port4 SONY DVD RW DRU 190S AHCI Por...

Page 36: ...p Num Lock On This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start up time USB Beep Message Disabled This item disables enables the beep during USB device enumeration Press E...

Page 37: ...Settings Move F8 Save as User Default Settings F9 Load Default Settings F10 Save Exit Setup ESC Discard changes and Exit Setup AHCI Port4 Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following scre...

Page 38: ...ntel VT function Intel EIST Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep tech nology Intel AES NI Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable the Inte...

Page 39: ...e graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements DVMT Mode DVMT DVMT is Dynamic Video Memory Technology This item shows the Mode...

Page 40: ...iew the following screen AHCI Port Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen BIOS Setup Utility Spacebar Change Opt Enter Select F7 Load User default Settings Move F8 Save as Us...

Page 41: ...and Exit Setup Onboard USB Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard USB controller We recommend users keep the default value Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enabl...

Page 42: ...el Port or Bpp Bi Directional Parallel Port Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Use this item to enable or disable the onboard paralle...

Page 43: ...etc PCH Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Core 1 05V 3 30V 5 00 V 12 0V 5VSB BIOS Setup Utility CPU Temperature DTS 48 SystemAmbientTemperature 29 C 84 F PCH Temperature 52 CPU Fan Speed...

Page 44: ...ws users to enable or disable the Deep Power off Mode BIOS Setup Utility ACPI Aware O S Yes ACPI Suspend Mode S3 STR Deep Power off Mode Enabled Power on by RTC Alarm Disabled Power on by PCIE Devices...

Page 45: ...this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature This item defines how the system will act after AC...

Page 46: ...de the image execution policy and secure boot key database are changeable Default Key Provisioning Enabled This item enables or disables default key provisioning Version 2 15 1227 Copyright C 2002 201...

Page 47: ...ity Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed HDD Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Press Enter Change HDD Password Press Enter TPM Support Enabled TPM State Disabl...

Page 48: ...Enabled This item enables or disables support the boot from USB mass storage devices BIOS Write Protect Disabled Use this item you can enable or disable the BIOS Write Protect Chassis Opened Warning...

Page 49: ...es you to set the keyboard Numlock state Spacebar Change Opt Enter Select F7 Load User default Settings Move F8 Save as User Default Settings F9 Load Default Settings F10 Save Exit Setup ESC Discard c...

Page 50: ...ant to save use the Discard Changes and Exit item and select OK to discard any changes you have made Save Exit Setup This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit Load User Def...

Page 51: ...mation on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Turn off your computer and insert th...

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Page 53: ...ck the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage f...

Page 54: ...reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure...

Page 55: ...r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H s...

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