Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto H61H2-M2 del fabbricante ECS
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Preface Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author .
ii Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
iii Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions............................................................................7 Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case.
iv Security Menu.........................................................................53 Save & Exit Menu...................................................................54 Updating the BIOS....................................................
1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard .
2 Introducing the Motherboard Feature • Accommodates latest 2 nd Generation Intel ® Core TM Family processors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU • One PCI Express x16 Gen2 port sup.
3 Introducing the Motherboard The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface • T wo PCI Express x1 slots • Four SA T A 3.
4 Introducing the Motherboard • LGA1155 socket for latest 2 nd Generation Intel ® Core TM Fam- ily processors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU • DMI 5.0GT/s CPU Specifications • AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM • Support Multi-language BIOS Utility • Support ECS M.
5 Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components.
6 Introducing the Motherboard T able of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. LABE L COMPO N E NT S LGA 1 155 s ocke t f or 2 nd G ene rati o n In tel ® Co r e TM Fami l y Pro cesso rs 2.
7 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a ground.
8 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
9 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings T o avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.
10 Installing the Motherboard Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sur e that you DO NOT scratch the motherboar d or any of the surface-mount resis- tors with the clip of the cooling fan.
11 Installing the Motherboard A. Opening of the Load Plate · Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down. · Rotate the load plate to fully open position. B. Disengaging of the Load Lever · Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab.
12 Installing the Motherboard Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. Y ou must install at least one module in any of the two slots. T otal memory capacity is 16 GB.
13 Installing the Motherboard * For reference only.
14 Installing the Motherboard Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities.
15 Installing the Motherboard Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
16 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: SA T A1/4: Serial A T A connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly .
17 Installing the Motherboard F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four 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 connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
18 Installing the Motherboard CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
19 Installing the Motherboard Installing a SA T A Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SA T A Hard Drive. SA T A cable (optional) SA T A power cable (optional) About SA T A Connectors Y our motherboard features four SA T A connectors supporting a total of four drives.
20 Installing the Motherboard Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices.
21 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: The A TX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to A TX v2.x power supply .
22 Installing the Motherboard A TX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.
23 Installing the Motherboard A TX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector Pi n Signal Name 4 +12V 3 +12V 2 Ground 1 Ground SPK: Internal speaker Pi n Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal.
24 Installing the Motherboard Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly , an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface.
25 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for W indows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
26 Using BIOS Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility . Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility , the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected.
27 Using BIOS The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. W e do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
28 Using BIOS Date & Time The Date and T ime items show the current date and time on the computer . If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the W indows Date and T ime Properties utility .
29 Using BIOS Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled) This item enables or disables ECS eJIFFY Function. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Make sure that the eJIFFY has been installed to hard disk.
30 Using BIOS PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the paeameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit CPU Fan Speed : 4687 RPM CPU Voltage : 1.
31 Using BIOS • CPU Fan Speed • CPU V oltage • DIMM V oltage • V AXG Voltage System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,.
32 Using BIOS EUP Support (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
33 Using BIOS ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM)) This item allows user to enter the APCI S3 (Suspend toRAM) Sleep State(default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
34 Using BIOS Genuine Inter(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer . EMT64 (Supported) This item shows the computer supports EMT64. Processor Speed (3000MHz) This item shows the current processor speed.
35 Using BIOS SA T A Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SA T A configuration options. Serial-A T A Controller 0/1 (Compatible/Enhanced) Use this item to select the Serial-A T A cotroller options: Disabled, Compatible, En- hanced. SA T A Mode (IDE Mode) Use this item to select SA T A mode.
36 Using BIOS USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
37 Using BIOS Serial Port 0 Configuration This item shows the information of the super IO chip. Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=3F 8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings.
38 Using BIOS TPM Configuration TPM Support [Enabled] Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Enables or Disables TPM support.
39 Using BIOS North Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen: IGD Memory (64M) This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory . DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode) This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode.
40 Using BIOS IGD Multi-Monitor (Enabled) This item enables or disables IGD(Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor . Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.
41 Using BIOS Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit +/- : V alue Enter : Select :Select Screen :Select Item F1:General Help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
42 Using BIOS 2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display “Multi-Monitor technology”. Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 3 4 Detect Identify 3.
43 Using BIOS Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 Detect Identify 4.
44 Using BIOS South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off) This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration.
45 Using BIOS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ME Subsystem Help Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 7. 0. 2. 1 164 ME Subsyst em [Enabled] Main Advanced Chipset M.
46 Using BIOS This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu ICC Over-Clocking Lib V ersion (7.
47 Using BIOS Current ICC Profiles Index (N/A) This item shows current ICC profiles index. ICC Enable (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable current ICC.
48 Using BIOS Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled) Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode. Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (65) Use this item to control the limit of the TDP .
49 Using BIOS Power Limit 2 Value (81) Use this item to control Power Limit 2. PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP excursions. This is for Turbo mode. Long Duration maintainded (1) Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained.
50 Using BIOS RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (8) This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank. RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (20) This item specifies the RAS# active time. GT OverClocking (Disabled) This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode.
51 Using BIOS VDIMM (1.548V) This item displays the current VDIMM voltage. CPU Current V oltage (1.212V) This item diplays the CPU current voltage. V AXG V oltage (0.468V) This item displays the current V AXG voltage. B.O.M.P T echnology (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable B.
52 Using BIOS This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Boot Menu Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the boot configuration. Bootup NumLock State (On) This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.
53 Using BIOS Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc. This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
54 Using BIOS Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Save & Exit Menu Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit.
55 Using BIOS Updating the BIOS Y ou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s W eb site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: This concludes Chapter 3.
56 Using BIOS Memo.
57 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7 The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.
58 Using the Motherboard Software Drivers Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.
59 Using the Motherboard Software 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5.
60 Using the Motherboard Software Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the P A TH.DOC file in the root directory .
Setting Up eJIFFY 61 Introduction eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to start execution, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing, photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up.
Setting Up eJIFFY 62 Installation and BIOS Setup DVD Activation Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation. 1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install.
Setting Up eJIFFY 63 3. After setting up eJIFFY under W indows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after rebooting. Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing.
Setting Up eJIFFY 64 4. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up. 5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion .
Setting Up eJIFFY 65 Entering eJIFFY The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons If you click eJIFFY , the following screen will appear. And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds.
Setting Up eJIFFY 66 Feature Icons The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu. ePix: Photo viewing. eW eb: Firefo x for web br owsing/webmail and watching flash video . Shut Down/Restart: Ends your session and turns off the computer.
Setting Up eJIFFY 67 to open the language control panel. Keyboard Language Setup Usage F AQ Language Contr ol P anel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for language- switch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting.
Setting Up eJIFFY 68 Click the language bar here. Move your mouse pointer on the text box and press Ctrl+Space. The language bar will then appear as fol- lows.
Setting Up eJIFFY 69 How to change display language? Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language list. Check your desired display language.
Setting Up eJIFFY 70 Step1 Select the icon , press the right key of your mouse, then select “Edit Connection...” item. Step2 Select the connection you want (eg.
Setting Up eJIFFY 71 (2) Wireless connection (3) DSL connection Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk..
Setting Up eJIFFY 72 Memo.
73 Trouble Shooting Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty , this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
74 Trouble Shooting Y our computer , like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can. 1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area.
Power Bu on is pre ssed but PC fails to s tart. Y es Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working No No Any Beep sound ? No CLR CMOS and check if CPU 12V power is connecte d art the PC st Re Problem .
76 Trouble Shooting Memo.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il ECS H61H2-M2 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del ECS H61H2-M2 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso ECS H61H2-M2 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul ECS H61H2-M2 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il ECS H61H2-M2, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del ECS H61H2-M2.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il ECS H61H2-M2. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo ECS H61H2-M2 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.