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This equipment has 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 interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
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.
Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL
Preface

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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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility. ® page 71 Describes Intel Matrix Chapter 4 ® Storage Manager RAID Intel Matrix Storage Manager Configurations. RAID Configurations Chapter 5 page 77 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility..............27 The Standard Configuration...........27 Entering the Setup Utility............27 Using BIOS..................28 BIOS Navigation Keys..............29 Main Menu................30 Advanced Menu..............31 Chipset Menu................51 M.I.B.X Menu................58 Boot Menu................66 Security Menu................67 Exit Menu................68 Updating the BIOS..............69 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility..72 Creating a RAID set................73 Deleting a RAID set................75 Reseting disks to Non-RAID............76 Exiting Setup..................76 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........77 Start up problems after prolong use..........78 Maintenance and care tips..............78 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............79 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the Q87H3-M5 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per- formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 Generation Core Family processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1 x Buzzer header • 1 x Case open header • 1 x SPK_R1 speaker header • 1 x SPK_L1 speaker header • 1 x Mono header • 1 x Onboard NUVOTON NPCT650 or NPCT420 TPM IC Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 7 • Supports Multi-Language • F7 hot key for boot up devices option • Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey(Has PS2KB Model only) • Supports Dual/Triple Display(depends on display output) Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 244mm Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 19. SPK_L1 Speaker header 20. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot 21. SPK_R1 Speaker header 22. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot 23. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 24. COM1 Onboard serial port header 25. ATX_12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input. 10. Line-out (green) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. 11. Microphone (pink) It is used to connect to a microphone. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12: 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”. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16: 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 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Installing Add-On Cards

    ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.2 compliant. 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 Please refer to the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 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. 2. LPT: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 SATA3_1~5 connectors are used to 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 maintains register compatibility and software compat- ibility with Parallel ATA. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. 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- Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi- crophone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 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 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26: 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 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27: 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 Buzzer SPK_R1 & L1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN ATX_POWER ATX12V F_PANEL 1. Buzzer: Buzzer header Connect the case buzzer cable to Buzzer. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 3. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 7. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 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 5. SPK_R1 & L1 header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK_R & L. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30: 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. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: 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 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Some options (marked with a triangle f f f f f ) 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Bios Navigation Keys

    BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology F2:Previous Values f f f f f Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology F3:Optimized Defaults f f f f f Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Lan Configuration

    Onboard LAN 1 Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller. Onboard LAN 2 Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 2 controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37: Pc Health Status

    CPU/System Fan Smart Fan Control (Enabled) These items enable you to define the CPU/system fan by smartly adjusting the CPU/ system fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU/system fan PWM value will change accordingly. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38 System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc. • CPU Temperature • System Temperature • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • Processor Input Voltage • DIMM Voltage • +12V • • +3.3V Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Pci Express Configuration

    PCI Express 16X Speed (Auto) This item allows you to set the PCIe X16 speed. PCIE1 PCIe Speed (Auto) This item enables you to set the PCI Express speed. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Acpi Configuration

    Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42: Cpu Configuration

    This item shows the computer supports Intel HT Technology. Intel VT-X Technology (Supported) This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-X Technology. Hyper-threading (Enabled) This item only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are using a Hyper-threading CPU. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Package C State limit (AUTO) Use this item to set package C state limit. Enhanced Halt (C1E) Use this item to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Sata Configuration

    On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a COMRESET inization sequence to the device. External SATA (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable External SATA Support. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=268h; IRQ=6) 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51 Use this item 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. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52: Trusted Computing

    TPM Actived Status (Deactived) This item displays the TPM status to be actived or not. TPM Owner Status (Owned) This item displays the TPM status to be owned or not. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53 ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 This item allows you to enable or disable the BIOS Hotkey Pressed. MEBx Selection Screen (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the MEBx Selection Screen. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55: Chipset Menu

    When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed positon of the sys- tem memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics equirements. IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56 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 57 :Select Screen IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] :Select Item Enter : Select CPU SA Audio Device [Enabled] +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58 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 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59 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 Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61 Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware. ME FW Version (9.1.0.1120) This item shows the ME FW version. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 62: Menu

    Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio (20) This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio. Package Current Lock (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the package current lock. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63 1 /2 /3 /4 Core Ratio Limit (30/29/27/26) 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. X Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 64: North Bridge Configuration

    F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Graphics Core Ratio Limit (24) This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 65: Memory Configuration

    This item shows the information of the memory frequency. Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3)) This item shows the information of the total memory. Memory Profiles (Automatic) This item enables you to set the memory profiles. The selection of memory profiles impacts memory sizing behavior. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 66 This item allows you to enable or disable the WRC fast boot. Memory Remap (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G. Memory Thermal Management (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 67 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. X Menu page. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 68 This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT Adaptive voltage target from 0 to 2000mV. CPU/RING/Cache/GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive) This item allows you to set the CPU/RING/Cache/GT voltage mode. CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD Voltage Offset(mV) (0) This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD voltage offset from -1000 to 998mV. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 69 This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. Processor Speed (2000 MHz) This item shows the CPU speed. Memory Frequency (1333 MHz) This item shows the memory frequency. Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3)) This item shows the total memory. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 70: Boot Menu

    Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 These items show the boot priorities. Hard Disk Drive/ CDROM/DVD Drive BBS Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 71: Security Menu

    This item shows user password installed or not. System Mode (Setup) This item allows you to set the system mode. Secure Boot (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 72: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 73: 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 74 Memo Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 75: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Raid Configuration

    F2: Previous Values External SATA [Disabled] F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save and Exit SATA Port 5 ESC: Discard changes and Exit Not Present Setup Spin Up Device [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled] Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2002-2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 76: Entering Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Raid Bios Utility

    6. Exit DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: ID Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID) 2 WDC WD2001FASS-0 WD-WMAUR0083571 1.8TB Non-RAID Disk 3 SAMSUNG HD203WI S1UYJ1BZ203313 1.8TB Non-RAID Disk [ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 77: Creating A Raid Set

    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. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 931.5 Create Volume Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 78 RAID 1 (Mirror) is set to provide the data backup. If you want to set RAID 0, you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel Volume0. See section “Advanced Setup” for details. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 79: Boot Configuration

    Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N): Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ]Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 80: Reseting Disks To Non-Raid

    <Enter> to exit the 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. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 81: Trouble Shooting

    1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 82: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices. Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 84 Memo Q87H3-M5 USER MANUAL...

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