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if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern- ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Using the Motherboard Software  ® page 81 Describes Intel Matrix Chapter 5 ® Storage Manager RAID Intel Matrix Storage Manager Configurations. RAID Configurations  Chapter 6 page 87 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Standard Configuration............33 Entering the Setup Utility............33 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........34 Using BIOS..................34 BIOS Navigation Keys..............35 Main Menu................36 Advanced Menu..............37 Chipset Menu................55 M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu........63 Boot Menu................72 Security Menu................73 Exit Menu................74 Updating the BIOS................75 H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Auto-installing under Windows 7/8..........77 ..Running Setup..............77 Manual Installation................79 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........79 Chapter 5 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration Before creating a RAID set.............81 Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility..82 Creating a RAID set.................83...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H87H3-M4 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 ® socket for Intel Generation Core Family processors. ® This motherboard is based on Intel H87 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    ® • LGA1150 socket for Intel Generation Core Family processors • Supports TDP up to 95W Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. ® Chipset • Intel H87 Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture •...
  • Page 7 Software • 3rd Party Bundled software: Cyberlink Media Suite* /Norton* Support Muzee* Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Cyberlink Media Suite/Norton/Muzee Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 220mm H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 Front panel audio header 19. COM Onboard serial port header 20. PCIE1~3 PCI Express x1 slots 21. PCIEX16 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot for graphics interface 22. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector 23. ATX12V1 4-pin +12V power connector H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. Link LED LAN LED Status Description No data Activity LED Orange blinking Active No link Link LED Green Link LAN Port 7. USB 3.0 Ports Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in B: Back Surround E: Front Out C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings

    The following illustration 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” and then “Save and Exit Setup”. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 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. Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is re- moved. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules

    The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give priority to the white DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4) when installing DIMMs. 2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Installing Add-On Cards

    Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0. Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components USB3F SATA3_1/2 SATA3~6 SPDIFO CASE F_AUDIO F_USB1~2 ME_UNLOCK H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 SATA3_1/2 & SATA3~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 6. TPM: Trusted Platform Module Header Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specification. 7. CIR: Consumer Infrared Header H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. 9. SPDIFO: SPDIF Out Header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel Detect ” . * For reference only H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please 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 H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 11. COM: Onboard Serial Port Header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. 12. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. * For reference only H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Connecting Case Components

    2-4-7. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Components Components PWR_FAN CPU_FAN SYS_FAN ATX_POWER ATX_12V1 F_PANEL —— —— H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32 ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 3 & 7. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 24-pin power cable Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly. 4-pin power cable H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: Front Panel Header

    50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35 5. SPK: Speaker Header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 37: Using Bios

    When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information. Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: Bios Navigation Keys

    Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can choose the boot device. Advanced Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Main Menu

    The Date and Time 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 Windows Date and Time Properties utility. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Advanced Menu

    Enter/Dbl Click : Select Super IO Configuration +/- : Change Opt. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology F1: General Help Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology F2: Previous Values Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42: Lan Configuration

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use these items to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Pc Health Status

    Power Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) CPU/System/Power Smart Fan Control (Enabled) These items enable you to define the CPU/system/power by smartly adjusting the CPU/system/power Fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU/system/ power Fan PWM value will change accordingly. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44 CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed...etc. • CPU Temperature (DTS) • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • Power Fan Speed • Processor Input Voltage • DIMM Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: Power Management Setup

    EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the Power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: Pci Express Configuration

    F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit PCI Express 16X Speed (Auto) This item allows user to configure the PCI Express 16X speed. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47: Acpi Settings

    F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM)) This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48: Cpu Configuration

    This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology. Hyper-threading (Enabled) This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are using a Hyper-threading CPU. Active Processor Cores (All) Use this item to control the number of active processor cores. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 Use this item to set the package C state limit. Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled) Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50: Sata Configuration

    SATA Port 1~6 This motherboard supports six SATA channels, and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Trusted Computing

    F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit TPM Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the TPM port. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52: Usb Configuration

    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. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53: Super Io Configuration

    This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Device Mode (ECP Mode) This item shows the information of the device mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit CIR Controller (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable CIR controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56: Intel Rapid Start Technology

    F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57: Intel Smart Connect Technology

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ISCT Support (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable ISCT support. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58 BIOS Hotkey Pressed (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the BIOS hotkey pressed. MEBx Selection Screen (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59: Chipset Menu

    When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements. IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60 CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61 Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 7/8. Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.)
  • Page 62 CPU SA Audio Device Enabled  : Select Screen  /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63: Display Devices

    Extend desktop to this display You must select Apply before making additional changes. Disconnect this display Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose? Cancel Apply H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 64 Multiple displays: Extend desktop to this display You must select Apply before making additional changes. Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose? Cancel Apply H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 65: Pch Configuration

    This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case. Chassis Opened (No) This item indicates whether the case has been opened. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 66 F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware. ME FW Version (9.0.3.1347) This item shows the ME FW version. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 67: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit CPU Ratio (35) This item allows you to control non turbo CPU ratio. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 68 1 /2 /3 /4 Core Ratio Limit (39/39/38/37) These items show the Core Ratio Limit Value. Disable OverClocking Lock (Enabled) This item allows you to control the OverClocking lock. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 69: North Bridge Configuration

    F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit (25) This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 70: Memory Configuration

    Enter/Dbl Click : Select OdtReadDelay Auto +/- : Change Opt. tCKE Auto F1: General Help tCCD Auto F2: Previous Values tWPRE Auto F3: Optimized Defaults tRPRE Auto F4: Save & Exit tRDRD Auto ESC/Right Click: Exit tRDRD_dr Auto H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 71 HORI can not be enabled at the same time. DLL Weak Lock Support (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the DLL weak lock support. Mc Lock (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 72 BIOS is in countrol of DDR CKE mode and idle timer value. PCODE: pcode will manage the modes. Refresh 2x Support (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable 2xRef when warm and Hot 2-iMC enables 2xRef when Hot. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 73 This item allows you to adjust the Ch1WriteVref from 0 to 108, and the default is 54, 1 step is 4mV. ChVrefCA 0.756 V (Auto) This item allows you to adjust the ChVrefCA from 0 to 108, and the default is 54, 1 step is 4mV. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 74 FIVR Efficiency Enable (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR efficiency. If this function is disabled, it will not be changed until CPU powers down. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 75 2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 76: Boot Menu

    Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 These items show the boot priorities. USB Flash /USB/Floppy Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Press <Enter> to setup the administrator password. Platform Mode (Setup) This item allows you to set the platform mode. Secure Boot (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 78: Exit Menu

    This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore the user defaults. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 79: Updating The Bios

    BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 81: Using The Motherboard Software

    Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 82 Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 83: Manual Installation

    ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.
  • Page 84 Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
  • Page 85: Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Raid Configuration

    Spin Up Device Disabled +/- : Change Opt. External SATA Disabled F1: General Help F2: Previous Values SATA Port6 F3: Optimized Defaults Not Present F4: Save & Exit Spin Up Device Disabled ESC/Right Click: Exit External SATA Disabled H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 86: Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager Raid Bios Utility

    During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu. The main Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 87: Creating A Raid Set

    Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the Capacity. The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 88 Sets the system boot order 1st Boot Intel volume0  : Select Screen  /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 89: Deleting A Raid Set

    Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. Press the <Del> key to delete the set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; other- wise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 90: Reseting Disks To Non-Raid

    Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press ® <N> to return to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu. H87H3-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 91: Trouble Shooting

    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. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information: http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49& childid=M 49&LanlD=0 a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
  • Page 92: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component. Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information. Maintenance and care tips Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
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