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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
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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 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.
H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Chapter 3 Provides information on us- page 27 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 4 page 61 Describes the motherboard Using the Motherboard Software software. Chapter 5 page 65 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About the Setup Utility..............27 The Standard Configuration...........27 Entering the Setup Utility............28 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........28 Using BIOS..................28 BIOS Navigation Keys..............29 Main Menu................30 Advanced Menu..............31 Chipset Menu................46 M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu........49 Boot Menu................55 Security Menu.................57 H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8........61 Running Setup...............61 Manual Installation................63 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........63 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........65 Start up problems after prolong use..........66 Maintenance and care tips..............66 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............67...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H81H3-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 ® socket for Intel Haswell Processor. ® This motherboard is based on Intel H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications ® • LGA1150 socket for Intel Haswell Processor Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. ® Chipset • Intel H81 Express Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB •...
  • Page 7 Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) • Support EZ BIOS (1024 x 768 resolution, GUI UEFI) • Supports Multi-Language • Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default) Form Factor • Micro-ATX Size, 244mm x 200mm H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 22. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 23. SYS_FAN 4-pin system cooling fan connector (co-lay 3-pin) 24. USBPWR_R2 Rear USB3 power select jumper 25. USBPWR_R1 Rear USB/PS2/LAN power select jumper 26. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector H81H3-M3 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 (lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. 11. Microphone (pink) It is used to connect to a microphone. H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before selecting the 5VSB function. 3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1/F2 & USBPWR_R1/R2 cap onto 2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse. H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16: Installing Memory Modules

    Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Installing Add-On Cards

    ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.3 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards. Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components F_USB1~2 USB3F COM1~2 SATA2_3/4 & SATA3_1/2 CASE F_AUDIO ME_UNLOCK H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate. 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- H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. 4. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 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- H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. 8. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 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 H81H3-M3 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 H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Installing An Fdd Drive

    You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector. * For reference only H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27: 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 H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28: Connecting Case Components

    FAN Power Connector) Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 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 H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 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 H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Entering The Setup Utility

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa- tion. 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Bios Navigation Keys

    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. 2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit. H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Pc Health Status

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit CPU/System Smart Fan Control (Enabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU/System fan speed by changing the fan voltage. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37 CPU fan speed, DIMM voltage... etc. • CPU Temperature (DTS) • System Temperature • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • Processor Input Voltage • DIMM Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP function. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: Pci Express Configuration

    +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit PCI Express 16X Speed/ PCIe Speed (Auto) This item allows user to configure the PCI Express 16X speed/ PCIe speed. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Acpi Setting

    F1: General Help CPU C3 Report Enabled F2: Previous Values CPU C6 Report Disabled F3: Optimized Defaults CPU C7 Report Disabled F4: Save & Exit Package C State limit Auto ESC/Right Click: Exit Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41 Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS. CPU C7 Report (Disabled) This item is used to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS. Package C State limit (AUTO) Use this item to enable or disable Package C State limit. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Sata Configuration

    SATA Port 1~4 This motherboard supports four SATA channel 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Trusted Computing

    TPM Enabled Status (Enabled) Provides the current Capability state of the security device. TPM Active Status (Activated) Provides the current Capability state of the security device TPM Owner Status (Owned) Provides current Ownership state. ie: Owned or Unowned. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: Usb Configuration

    USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H81H3-M3 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3) 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 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. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49: Intel Smart Connect Technology

    /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 ISCT Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Support. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50: Chipset Menu

    IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) This item enables or disables IGD (Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor. CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled) This item enables or disables CPU SA Audio Device. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52 F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable ME Firmware. ME FW Version (9.0.10.1372) This item shows the ME FW version. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    +/- : Change Opt. 1 Core Ratio Limit F1: General Help 2 Core Ratio Limit F2: Previous Values 3 Core Ratio Limit F3: Optimized Defaults 4 Core Ratio Limit F4: Save & Exit Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled ESC/Right Click: Exit H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration. After that, the Long Duration Power Limit will be honored. 1/2/3/4 Core Ratio Limit (38/38/37/36) These items show the Core Ratio limit value. Disable OverClocking Lock (Enabled) Use this item to control OverClocking Lock. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit F4: Save & Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit (24) This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56 Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3) This item shows the total memory. Memory Profiles (Automatic) This item allows you to select the memory mode: Automatic, Manual, XMP Profile 1 or 2. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57 CPU/RING/Cahe Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) (0) These items show CPU/RING/Cache Adaptive Override Voltage Target, 0mV ~ 2000mV. CPU/RING/Cahe Voltage Mode (Adaptive) These items allow you to set CPU/RING/Cache Voltage Mode. CPU/RING/Cahe Voltage Offset (mV) (0) CPU/RING/Cache Voltage Mode, -1000mV ~ 998mV. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58 This item allows you to set GT Voltage Mode. GT/UNCORE Voltage Offset (mV) (0) This item allows you to adjust GT/UNCORE Voltage Offset, -1000mV ~ 998mV. IOA/IOD Voltage Offset (mV) (0) This item allows you to adjust IOA/IOD Voltage Offset, -1000mV ~ 998mV. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59: Boot Menu

    This item enables or disables quiet boot. Boot Mode Select (LEGACY) Use this item to select boot mode. Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices. Boot Option #1/2/3/4/5/6/7 These items show the boot priorities. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Hard Disk / CD/DVD ROM /USB Flash Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system.Press <Enter> to see the submenu. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61: Security Menu

    Secure Boot (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot. Secure Boot (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 62: 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 user defaults. Load Non Disk Utility Restore/Load Non Disk Default values for all the setup options. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63: 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 64 Memo H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 65: 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. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 66 Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69: 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 70: 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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