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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
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 governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
Preface

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  • Page 1 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. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction...................1 Feature....................2 Specifications................4 Motherboard Components............6 9 9 9 9 9 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................9 Choosing a Computer Case.............9 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........9...
  • Page 4 Save & Exit Menu..............43 Updating the BIOS..............44 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........45 Start up problems after prolong use..........46 Maintenance and care tips..............46 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...........47...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the B75H2-AM2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 ® socket for 2 Generation Intel Ivy/Sandy Bridge processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following features: ® • Accommodates the 2 Generation Intel Ivy/Sandy Bridge proces- sors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU • One PCI Express x16 Gen3 port “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical”...
  • Page 7: Bios Firmware

    Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface • One PCI Express x1 slot • Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots • Four SATA connectors (including one SATA 6.0Gb/s connector and three SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors) Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications ® • LGA1155 socket for 2 Generation Intel Ivy/Sandy Bridge processors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU ® Chipset • Intel B75 Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB •...
  • Page 9 • AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM System BIOS • Supports Plug and Play, S1/ STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor • Supports ACPI & DMI • Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 244mm Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS ® 1. CPU Supports the LGA1155 socket for 2 Generation Intel Ivy/Sandy Bridge Processor 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3. DIMM1~4 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM slots (Channel A: DIMM2, DIMM4 Channel B: DIMM1, DIMM3) 4.
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 13: 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 grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...
  • Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress 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.
  • Page 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.
  • Page 16: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis- tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
  • Page 17: Cpu Installation Procedure

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position.
  • Page 18 E. Aplly some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer. F. 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. G.
  • Page 19: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz DDR3 1600 800 MHz...
  • Page 20: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots 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. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 21 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default.
  • Page 23 COM2 : Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. Signal Name Function Data Carrier Detect Serial Input SOUT Serial Output Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator...
  • Page 24 SATA1: Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector This connector is used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It doubles the transfer rate of current SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. Signal Name Signal Name Ground...
  • Page 25 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 header The motherboard has two USB2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Addition- ally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 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.
  • Page 26 USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate. Signal Name Signal Name VBUS0 SSRX0- SSRX0+ SSTX0- SSTX0+ SSTX1+ SSTX1- SSRX1+ SSRX1- VBUS1 Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 27: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive. About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter- face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs.
  • Page 28: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial port (COM1) Use the COM1 port to connect the serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.
  • Page 29: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
  • Page 30 Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground...
  • Page 31 ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V INT_SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal Name Output_L Output_R Ground Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 32: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa- tion: Signal Function Signal Function GLED0 MSG LED HDD_LED Hard disk LED GLED1...
  • Page 33: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
  • Page 34: Using Bios

    Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Set the Date. Use Tab to System BIOS Version A010WB0 switch between Data elements Build Date 03/30/2012 Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770S CPU @ 3.10GHz Core Frequency 3.10 GHz Count...
  • Page 35: Bios Navigation Key

    BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: FUNCTION Discard changes and Exit Setup Scrolls through the items on a menu +/-/Spacebar Modifies the selected field’s values Enter Select Load User default Settings Save as User Default Settings Load default Settings Save &...
  • Page 36: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Set the Date.
  • Page 37: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Menu This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Miscellanenous Configuration. Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals :Move PC Health Status...
  • Page 38: Advanced Chipset Configuration

    Bootup 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 <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Advanced Chipset Configuration This page sets up more advanced information about your system.
  • Page 39 Video Memory Size (32MB) This item applies to chipset/motherboards capable of the HyperMemory Support. DVMT Mode (DVMT) DVMT is Dynamic Video Memory Technology. This item shows the Mode of DVMT. DVMT Memory Size (256MB) When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.
  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Onboard SATA Controller [Enabled] Onboard SATA Controller. Onboard SATA Mode [Native IDE] Onboard USB Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled]...
  • Page 41 Serial Port2 Address (2F8, IRQ3) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port, and to assign a port address. Parallel Port Address (378) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM2 serial port, and to assign a port address.
  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit System Shutdown Temperature CPU Temperature (DTS) : 43 System Ambient Temperature : 32°C/89°F PCH Temperature...
  • Page 43: Power Menu

    Power Menu This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Select the highest ACPI sleep ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] state the system will enter ACPI Suspend Mode [S3(STR)] when the SUSPEND button is Deep Power off Mode...
  • Page 44 Power on by Modem Ring (Disabled) This system can be turned off with a software commend. If you enable 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. Power on by Onboard LAN (Enabled) Enabled or Disabled Wake up System by Onboard LAN.
  • Page 45: Security Menu

    Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Valid Keys: Supervisor Password : Not Installed (1)a-z (A-Z) non case sensitive User Password Not Installed (2)0, 1-9 HDD Password Not Installed (3)11 special keys:’-=[]\;’,./...
  • Page 46: Boot Option Menu

    Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Boot Priority Order Boot Priority Order. 1st Boot Device [CD&DVD] 2nd Boot Device [Removable Device:ai...] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk : Hitachi...] 4th Boot Device [LAN]...
  • Page 47: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit Exit system setup after saving the Save & Exit Setup changes Discard Changes and Exit Setup Save Changes Discard Change...
  • Page 48: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 4 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.
  • Page 50: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed.
  • Page 52 Memo Trouble Shooting...

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