ECS B85H3-M (V1.0) User Manual

B85H3-M USER MANUALPrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyri

Chapter 16B85H3-M USER MANUALI/O Ports1. PS/2 Combo portUse the PS/2 combo port to connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse.2. USB 2.0 PortsUse the

Chapter 27B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 2Installing the Motherboard2-1. Safety Precautions2-2. Installing the motherboard in a ChassisThis motherboard ca

Chapter 28B85H3-M USER MANUALThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.To avoid the system instability

Chapter 29B85H3-M USER MANUAL2-4. Installing Hardware2-4-1. Installing the Processor• This motherboard has an LGA1150 socket.• When choosing a process

Chapter 210B85H3-M USER MANUALD. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded HeatSpreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lig

Chapter 211B85H3-M USER MANUALA. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between theheatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.B.

Chapter 212B85H3-M USER MANUAL2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can supportfour 240-pin DDR3 160

Chapter 213B85H3-M USER MANUALRecommend memory configurationModel Sockets DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~ 1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Po

Chapter 214B85H3-M USER MANUAL2-4-4. Installing Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the

Chapter 215B85H3-M USER MANUALInstall the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slotyou are

iiB85H3-M USER MANUALDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-ing condition

Chapter 216B85H3-M USER MANUAL2-4-5. Connecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices

Chapter 217B85H3-M USER MANUALPlease make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-cated above. A different pin assignment may caus

Chapter 218B85H3-M USER MANUAL3. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock HeaderSATA1~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, and SATA5~6connector

Chapter 219B85H3-M USER MANUALUnlike F_USB2, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times currentthan general USB port in off mode for USB

Chapter 220B85H3-M USER MANUALThis is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)output to digital multimedia device t

Chapter 221B85H3-M USER MANUAL11. COM: Onboard serial port headerConnect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to yoursy

Chapter 222B85H3-M USER MANUALIf you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front PanelDetect ” . If you use HD Audio Front

Chapter 223B85H3-M USER MANUALIf you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If youuse HD Audio Front Panel, please

Chapter 224B85H3-M USER MANUAL2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard DriveAbout SATA ConnectorsYour motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total

Chapter 225B85H3-M USER MANUALNo. Components No. Components1SYS_FAN4F_PANEL2CPU_FAN 5 SPK3 ATX_POWER 6 ATX_12VAfter you have installed the motherboard

iiiB85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 2 7Installing the Motherboard 7Safety Prec

Chapter 226B85H3-M USER MANUAL1. SYS_FAN(System Cooling FAN Power Connector) & 2. CPU_FAN (CPU coolingFAN Power Connector)Connect the CPU cooling

Chapter 227B85H3-M USER MANUAL4. F_PANEL: Front Panel HeaderThe front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headerscommonly

Chapter 228B85H3-M USER MANUALThis concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.Hard Drive Activity LEDConnecting pins 1 and 3 to a front pan

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL29About the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Pl

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL30Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.Using BIOSWhen you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL31The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditionswith optimum performance. We do not suggest users

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL32Main MenuSystem Date & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you arerunning

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL33The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othersystem.Advanced MenuLAN ConfigurationParam

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL34 PC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL35Smart Fan Mode (Normal)This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for abetter operat

ivB85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 4 69Using the Motherboard Software 69Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8...

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL36 Power Management SetupThis page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.Resume By PME (Disabl

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL37 PCI Express ConfigurationThis page sets up PCI Express configuration.PCI Express X16_S1 PCIe Speed (Auto)This item

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL38 ACPI SettingsThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enterssuspend.ACPI Sleep State

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL39 CPU ConfigurationThe item in the menu shows the CPU.Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0000 @ 2.50GHzThis is display-only field a

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL40Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)This item allows the processor to cla

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL41 SATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)Use this

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL42 Trusted ComputingUse this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.Enables or Disables BIOSs

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL43All USB Devices (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices. USB ConfigurationUse this item to show

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL44 Super IO ConfigurationUse this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.Super IO Chip (IT8728)This it

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL45 Parallel Port ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Parallel Port (Ena

1B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 1Chapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the B85H3-M motherboard. This motherboard is a

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL46 CIR Controller ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:CIR Controller (E

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL47Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R) Rapid Start TechnologyIntel(R) Ra

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL48Use this item to show the information of Intel ME Extension Configuration. Intel ME BIOS Extension ConfigurationInte

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL49IGD Memory (64M)This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.The chipset menu items allo

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL50Multi-Monitor technologyPlease note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors:one or two Intel integrat

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL51Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please setIGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].Step

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL522.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop fordisplay “Multi-Monitor technology”.Ch

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL53Change the apprearance of your displaysControl Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen ResolutionSearch Control

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL54 PCH ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Restore AC Power Loss (Po

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL55 ME ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:ME Control (Enabled)Use this i

Chapter 12B85H3-M USER MANUALCPUSpecifications• Intel® B85 ChipsetChipset• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets s

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL56This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determine

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL57Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedS

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL58 Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL59 Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL60Mc Lock (Enabled)This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not.Memory RC Version (1.3.0

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL61CMD Tri-State (Enabled)This item allows you to enable or disable the CMD Tri-State (ending of the training).Memory Scram

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL62 Over Voltage ConfigurationScroll to this item to view the following screen: Main Advanced C

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL63ChReadVref 0.756 V (BIOS)This item allows you to adjust the ChReadVref from 0 to 108, and the default is 54,1 step is 4m

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL64Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0000 @ 2.50GHzThis is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in yourc

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL65 Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security

3B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 1• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM• Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3)/ STD(S4), Hardware Monitor• Audio, LAN, can be d

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL66This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.Security MenuAdministrator Password Status (

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL67Boot OverrideUse this item to select the boot device.Save OptionsThis item enables you to save the options that you have

Chapter 3B85H3-M USER MANUAL68Updating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Website. New BIOS

69B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 4Chapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareThe auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and softwar

70B857H3-M USER MANUALChapter 42. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options

71B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 4If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still installdrivers through the file manager for your

72B857H3-M USER MANUALChapter 4eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOSwith a default check-mark. Clic

73B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 5Chapter 5AMD CrossFireXTM Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireXTM Technology that allows you

74B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 5The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog BoxTo enable CrossFireXTM:• Install AMD graphic card driver.• Enter the Catalyst Co

75B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 6Chapter 6Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience

Chapter 14B85H3-M USER MANUALMotherboard Components

76B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 6Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care andmaintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to h

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5B85H3-M USER MANUALChapter 1Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Fam