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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
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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.
B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 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 55 Describes the motherboard Using the Motherboard Software software. Chapter 5 page 59 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Standard Configuration...........27 Entering the Setup Utility............27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........28 Using BIOS..................28 BIOS Navigation Keys..............29 Main Menu................30 Advanced Menu..............31 Chipset Menu................43 M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu........46 Boot Menu................50 Security Menu.................51 Exit Menu................52 Updating the BIOS..............53 B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8........55 Running Setup...............55 Manual Installation................57 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........57 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........59 Start up problems after prolong use..........60 Maintenance and care tips..............60 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............61...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the B75H2-M4 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 ® ® ® ® ® socket for 2 Generation Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processors.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Generation Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processors ® • Supports New 22nm Intel Core micro-architecture • DMI 5.0GT/s Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. ® Chipset • Intel B75 Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture •...
  • Page 7 • Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) • Supports Dual-display (depends on display output) • Supports Multi-Language • Supports AC 97/HD Audio auto detect (default) Form Factor • Micro-ATX Size, 230mm x 180mm B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 PCI Express x1 slot 17. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 18. CPU FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector 19. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector 20. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector 21. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector B75H2-M4 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. 8. Line-out(lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. 9. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 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”. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16: Installing Memory Modules

    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. *Intel Ivy Bridge CPU required. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 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 PCI1 slot Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot B75H2-M4 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 USB3F SATA1~4 CASE SPDIFO F_USB1~2 F_AUDIO B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 SATA2~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices, and SATA1 connector supports 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 compatibility with Parallel ATA. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 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- B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. 6. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 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 B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25: 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 B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Connecting Case Components

    Components Components ATX_POWER CPU_FAN F_PANEL SYS_FAN ATX12V 1 & 6. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 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 B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 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. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 Memo B75H2-M4 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 B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    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. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    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 1 controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. B75H2-M4 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37 CPU fan speed, CPU & DIMM voltage... etc. • System Temperature • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • CPU Voltage • DIMM Voltage • • +12V Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38: Acpi Setting

    Enabled +/- : Change Opt. Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled F1: General Help CPU C3 Report Disabled F2: Previous Values CPU C6 Report Enabled F3: Optimized Defaults Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39 Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS. 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Sata Configuration

    SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present) 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Use this item to change device settings. Device Mode (Standard Parallel Po...) 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Intel Rapid Start 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 Configuration (Disabled) Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Configuration. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45 SPI device. MEBx Setting Screen (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the MEBx Setting Screen. MEBx Selection Screen (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47: 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 enables or disables IGD (Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME FW Version (8.1.30.1350) This item shows the ME FW version. ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable ME Firmware. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. EnabledEna B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum F4: Save & Exit 1 Core Ratio Limit ESC/Right Click: Exit 2 Core Ratio Limit 3 Core Ratio Limit 4 Core Ratio Limit Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit Graphics Voltage(1/256) B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51 This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio. Graphics Voltage(1/256) (0) System Temperature This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage. CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage +12V B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52 This item specifies the row refresh cycle time. Active to Active Delay (tRRDmin) (4) This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles. Write to Read Delay (twTR) (5) This item specifies the write to read delay time. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53 This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. Processor Speed (3400 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 of DDR3. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55: Security Menu

    Secure Boot (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state. Secure Boot Control (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56: Exit Menu

    Save as User Defaults 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. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 59: 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. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. B75H2-M4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64: 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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