ECS H61H2-M17 User Manual
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Version 1.0C
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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.
H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 shoot- Trouble Shooting ing tips. H61H2-M17 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........50 Boot Menu................54 Security Menu.................56 Exit Menu................59 Updating the BIOS..............60 H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 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 H61H2-M17 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 ® socket for 2 Generation Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processors for high-end busi- ness or personal desktop markets.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    ® • LGA1155 socket for 2 Generation Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. ® Chipset • Intel H61 Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture •...
  • Page 7 - Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) - Supports Dual/Triple Display - Supports UEFI AP Support - Supports eBLU/eDLU/eSF (Warning: Microsoft .NET Frame work 3.5 is required) Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 225mm x 170mm H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 15. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only 16. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots 17. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 18. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 19. UBSPWR_R1 Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper 20. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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_F & USBPWR_R 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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. *For Ivy Bridge CPU only. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Installing Add-On Cards

    The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express PCIE1~2 Slots Base Specification revision 2.0. 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the LAN Card in the PCIE slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19: Connecting Optional Devices

    SATA2~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s device. Simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Paral- lel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang- 3. 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 4. LDC: Debug Card Header 5. COM: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 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 H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 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 H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 7. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header H61H2-M17 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 * For reference only H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Connecting Case Components

    2-4-7. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Components CPU_FAN ATX_POWER F_PANEL SYS_FAN ATX_12V H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 2 & 6. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 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 H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29: 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 4. SPK: Speaker header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. H61H2-M17 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 H61H2-M17 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 a triangle ) 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    SATA Configuration :Select Item USB Configuration Enter : Select Super IO Configuration +/- : Change Opt. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Lan Configuration

    Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack. Ipv4/6 PXE Support (Enabled) Use these items to enable or disable the Ipv4/6 PXE Boot support. If disabled IPV4/ 6 PXE boot option will not be created. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37: Pc Health Status

    Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled) This item enables you to define the CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38 These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc. • CPU Fan Speed • CPU Voltage • AXG Voltage • DIMM Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Acpi Configuration

    Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012, 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    This item shows that the computer supports Intel HT Technology. Intel VT-x Technology (Supported) This item shows that the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology. Active Processor Cores (All) This item shows the number of cores to enable in each processor package. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology. Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled) Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not run- ning. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Sata Configuration

    SATA Port1~4 This motherboard supports four SATA channels, 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: Intel Smart Connect Technology

    Use this item to enable/disable ISCT WLAN Power Control. ISCT WWAN Power Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable/disable ISCT WWAN Power Control. ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format (Actual Time) Use this item to select actual time or duration in seconds. (ISCT 2.0) H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47: Chipset Menu

    When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the sys- tem memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements. IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) This item enables or disables IGD (Internal Graphics devices) multi-monitor. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 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 49 [64M] Device. DVMT Memory [256M] IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 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 H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51 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 H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52: 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53 F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. ME FW Version (8.1.0.1248) This item shows the ME FW version. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Frequency (100) This item shows the information of CPU frequency. CPU Ratio (26) This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 Graphics Core Ratio Limit (22) This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio. Graphics Voltage(1/256) (0) This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56 This item controls the Read to precharge delay for memory devices, in memory clock cycles. Four Active Window Delay(tFAW) (20) This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57 2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58: 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59 Launch Video OpROM policy (Legacy only) This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM. Other PCI device ROM priority (Legacy OpROM) For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60: Security Menu

    Secure Boot Mode (Custom) This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, se- cure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61 These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security violation. Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user policy setting. Press <Esc> to return to the Security Menu page. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 62 This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database. Append an entry to KEK/DB/DBX This item launches the file browser to Append new signature database from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63: 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. H61H2-M17 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 64: 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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. H61H2-M17 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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