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- Page 2 Electronic Emission Notices WARNING! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Installing the CPU --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Installing the CPU Fan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing Memory Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing the Motherboard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Installing the I/O Shield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis -----------------------------------------------------11 Connecting Cables and Setting Switches -------------------------------------------------------------12 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ----------------------------------------------------------------13... - Page 4 Table of Contents Save&Exit Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Save Changes and Exit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Discard Changes and Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Save Changes and Reset ----------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Discard Changes and Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------28 Save Changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Discard Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Restore Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Save as User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Restore User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device --------------------------------------------------------29 Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 Installing Drivers and Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------30...
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Page 5: Motherboard Specifications
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel H81 Chipset q Size v Micro ATX form factor of 7.04 X 9.6 inch q Microprocessor support v 4th Generation Intel Core processor ready (max TDP: 84W) v LGA1150 socket q Operating systems v Windows 7 &... - Page 6 Motherboard Specifications q PCI Express Interface v PCI Express 2.0 v Wake up function capable v Clock spread spectrum capability q Expansion slots v One PCI Express x16 slot v Two PCI Express x1 slots v One PCI slot...
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Page 7: Motherboard Layout
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. CPUFAN1 VGA/COM DVI_D 115XLM REMOVE USB3.0 USB2.0/LAN SYSFAN1 AFP_S1 PCIE1 PCIE3 PCI1 Chipset PCIE2 SPK1 FP_U3 FP_U1 FP_U2 SATA1 SATA2 Figure 1 Figure 1. - Page 8 Rear panel Figure 2. Backpanel connectors 1. PS2 Mouse Port 2. PS2 Keyboard Port 3. VGA Port 4. DVI-D Port 5. USB 3.0 Ports 6. USB 2.0 Ports 7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out...
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Page 9: Hardware Installation
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: q Preparing the motherboard v Installing the CPU v Installing the CPU fan v Installing Memory DIMMs q Installing the motherboard q Connecting cables and setting switches Safety Instructions... -
Page 10: Preparing The Motherboard
Hardware Installation Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You need to purchase them to complete this installation. Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. -
Page 11: Installing The Cpu Fan
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with your fan assembly. Make sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and fan assembly. -
Page 12: Installing The Motherboard
Hardware Installation Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. -
Page 13: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include: q Power Connectors v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW2 q Internal Headers/Connectors v COM Header-CN3 v Front Panel Header-FP1... -
Page 14: 24-Pin Atx Power Connector-Pw1
Hardware Installation 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. PW1-Pin Definition Signal Signal... -
Page 15: Com Header-Cn3
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard COM Header-CN3 CN3 - Pin Definition Signal Signal 115XLM REMOVE Front Panel Header-FP1 The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables : FP1-Pin Definition Signal Signal HDD_LED+ PW_LED+ HDD_LED- PW_LED-... -
Page 16: Usb Headers-Fp_U1/2/3
Hardware Installation USB Headers-FP_U1/2/3 This motherboard contains two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains three 10-pin internal USB 2.0 headers onboard. Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option). -
Page 17: Serial-Ata (Sata) Connectors (Sata1~4)
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4) The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The motherboard incorporates two SATA 3.0 ports (SATA1~2) with maximum tranansfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s each and two SATA 2.0 ports (SATA3~4) with maximum tranansfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. -
Page 18: Expansion Slots
Hardware Installation Expansion Slots The motherboard contains four expansion slots, one PCIe x16 slot, two PCIe x1 slots and one PCI slot. 115XLM REMOVE PCIE1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCIE2 PCIe x16 Slot-PCIE1 There is one PCIe x16 slot reserved for graphics card. It is fully compliant with PCIE 2.0 specification. -
Page 19: Jumper Settings
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Jumper Settings This section explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this section whenever in doubt. CMOS Clear Jumper-JP1 Selection 1-2* Normal* 2-3 CMOS Clear ME Update Jumper-JP3... -
Page 20: Configuring The Bios
Configuring the BIOS Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. -
Page 21: Oc Menu
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard q CPU Information Displays the auto-detected CPU information. q Memory Information Displays the auto-detected memory information. q Storage Information Displays the auto-detected SATA port information. q System Language Choose the system default language. q System Date/Time Allows you to set the system date/time. -
Page 22: Advanced Menu
Configuring the BIOS Advanced Menu The Features menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other system devices. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: OnBoard Device Config The OnBoard Device Config menu items show the settings of LAN, audio and so on. q Serial Port Enable or disable Serial Port (COM). -
Page 23: Cpu Configuration
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Press <enter>to display the configuration options: q Hyper-threading This item allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Hyper-Threading technology support. -
Page 24: Display Configuration
Configuring the BIOS q XHCI/EHCI Hand-Off Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an XHCI/EHCI hand- off feature. q USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support function. q USB transfer time-out Allows you to set USB transfer time-out. q Device reset time-out Allows you to set device reset time-out. -
Page 25: Pc Health Menu
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard PC Health Menu Select PC Health from the BIOS Setup Utility menu to display the System menu. CPU/SYS Smart FAN Mode This item allows you to set the CPU/system FAN mode. -
Page 26: Power Menu
Configuring the BIOS Power Menu The items in this menu allow you to control the system power management. Press <Enter> to display the configuration options: q Enable Hibernation Enable or disable hibernation function. q ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state, the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. -
Page 27: Boot Menu
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: Boot Configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings. Press <enter> To display the configuration options: q Setup Prompt Timeout This item shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. - Page 28 Configuring the BIOS To set an administrator/User Password: 1. Select the item [Administrator/User Password] and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted: The message “Password Installed”...
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Page 29: Save&Exit Menu
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Save&Exit Menu The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu: Save Changes and Exit Select this item and press <Enter>... -
Page 30: Save Changes
Configuring the BIOS Save Changes Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save configuration?] appears, select [Yes] to save changes, or select [No] to return to the main menu. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you have made and restore the previously saved values. -
Page 31: Installing Drivers And Software
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Installing Drivers and Software Note: 1. It is important to remember that before installing the driver disk that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows 7 32bit/64bit and Windows 8 32bit/64bit. 2. - Page 32 Installing Drivers And Software 2. Left-click Intel Chipset Driver, begin loading 3. Left-click HDA Sound Driver, begin loading...
- Page 33 Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard 4. Left-click Intel Graphics Driver, begin loading...
- Page 34 Installing Drivers And Software 5. Left-click Ethernet PCI-E Driver, begin loading...
- Page 35 Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard 6. Left-click USB3.0 Controller Driver, begin loading 7. Left-click Intel Management Engine, begin loading...
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Page 37: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driver dsk and follow the on-screen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Double click to enable Realtek HD Audio Manager... - Page 38 Installing Drivers And Software Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Sewer pipe”, “Bathroom”, “Arena”, “Stone Room”, and “Auditorium” for quick enjoyment.
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Page 39: Speakers
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Speakers Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Speakers includes four tabs: Speaker Configuration, Sound Effects, Room Correction and Default Format. Speaker Configuration In this tab, you can choose speaker configuration: Stereo, Quadraphonic or 5.1 Speaker using “Up/Down Arrow”. -
Page 40: Microphone
Installing Drivers And Software Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone/recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise. -
Page 41: Line
Intel H81-MATX series Motherboard Line In Realtek HD Audio Manager integrates “Volume Control” functions into the Line In page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Single click on the volume icon , the Recording/Playback Volume will be changed to the mute mode.