ECS P67H2-A (V1.1) Specifications

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2Introducing the MotherboardFeature• Accommodates 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family & Unlock proces-sors• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology

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93POST Code Checkpoints The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The follo

9435 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection 36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initializ

95FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 1 Memory not Installed 1 Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice

969E-9F Reserved for future AMI codesA0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE ResetA2 IDE Detect A3 IDE EnableA4 SCSI initialization is started A

3Introducing the Motherboard The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:• Three PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface (x16,

4Introducing the Motherboard• Intel® P67 Chipset• LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family &Unlock processors• Supports “Hyper-Threa

5Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components

6Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.LABEL CO

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardDo not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

9Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NOT

10Installing the MotherboardA. Opening of the Load Plate· Put your thumb on the tail of the loadplate and press the tail down.· Rotate the load

11Installing the MotherboardInstalling Memory ModulesThis motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pinDDR3 2133 (OC)/DDR3

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12Installing the MotherboardDo not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaginguntil you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle

13Installing the MotherboardInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect themto the system bu

14Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

15Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:F_AUDIO:

16Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~4 (USB 2.0): Front Panel USB 2.0 headersThe motherboard has four USB 2.0 headers supporting eight USB 2.0 ports. Ad

17Installing the Motherboard1 Vbus Front Panel USB Power2 IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx-3 IntA_P2_SSRX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx

18Installing the MotherboardInstalling SATA Hard DrivesThis section describes how to install SATA devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive

19Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:eSATA 6 Gb/s ports Use these ports to c

20Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

21Installing the MotherboardUsers please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.CPU_FAN: CPU cooli

PrefaceiiiChapter 9Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAIDController BIOS SetupDescribes the SATA RAIDSetupGo toH page 83Chapter 10

22Installing the MotherboardPWR_FAN: FAN Power ConnectorPin Signal Name Function1 GND System Ground2 +12V Power +12V3 Sense S

23Installing the MotherboardHard Drive Activity LEDConnecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indicationthat data is being r

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25Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip

26Using BIOSPress the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.Using BIOSWhen you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of theS

27Using BIOSThe default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditionswith optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the defaul

28Using BIOSDate & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you arerunning a Windows OS, these items are aut

29Using BIOSLAN ConfigurationOnboard LAN 1 Controller [Enabled]Onboard LAN 2 Controller [Enabled]+/- : ValueEnter : Select F1:General Help

30Using BIOSECS eJIFFY FunctionECS eJIFFY Function [Disabled]+/- : ValueEnter : Select F1:General HelpMake sure that the eJIFFY hasbeen in

31Using BIOS Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc.PC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item le

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32Using BIOS • CPU Vcore • IMC Voltage • VDIMM • PCH VoltageSystem Component CharacteristicsThese items display the monitoring of

33Using BIOS+/- : ValueEnter : Select:Select Screen:Select ItemPower Management SetupResume by Ring [Disabled]Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME [Disabl

34Using BIOSACPI ConfigurationThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the systementers suspend.ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RA

35Using BIOSCPU ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:CPU ConfigurationIntel (R) Core (TM) i7-2600K CP

36Using BIOSExcute Disable Bit (Enabled)This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application codecan execute and where it c

37Using BIOSSATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Me

38Using BIOSAll USB Devices (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.+/- : ValueEnter : Select:Select Screen:Select ItemUSB Co

39Using BIOSUSB 3.0 Controller (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable USB 3.0 controller. We recommand users keep thedefault value. Disabling it

40Using BIOSTemp. to 80-Port (Disabled)This item enables or disables Temperature (°C) to 80-Port.Serial Port (Enabled)This item allows you to enable

41Using BIOSThe chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset,South chipset and other system.Chipset MenuNorth BridgeScrol

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42Using BIOSSouth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.+/- : ValueEnter : Select:Select Screen:Select I

43Using BIOS Azalia HD AudioEnabledDisabled+/- : ValueEnter : Select:Select Screen:Select Item F1:General HelpAptio Setup Utility - C

44Using BIOSThis page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of p

45Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the M.I.B X menu page.Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (95)Use this item to control the limit of the TDP. This is

46Using BIOSCAS#Latency(tcl) (9)This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS(colulmn addressstrobe). It is recommanded that you leave th

47Using BIOSIMC Voltage (1.044V)This item displays the current IMC voltage.CPU Current Voltage (1.164V)This item diplays the CPU current voltage.

48Using BIOSThis page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.Boot MenuBoot ConfigurationThis item shows the information of the Boot Configurati

49Using BIOSThis page enables you to set setup administrator and password.Security MenuAdministrator PasswordScroll to this item and press <Enter&g

50Using BIOSThis page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving thechanges.Save & Exit MenuSave Changes and ExitThis item en

51Using BIOSBoot OverrideUse this item to select the boot device.Launch EFI Shell from filesystem deviceThis item enables you to launch EFI shell from

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52Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

53Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes i

54Using the Motherboard SoftwareDriversSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you wa

55Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

56Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file inthe root directory. This

57ATI CrossFireTM Technology SupportChapter 5ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the ATI CrossFireXTM Technology that allows

58ATI CrossFireTM Technology Support4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.3. Connect the cable from your mo

59ATI CrossFireTM Technology SupportThe CatalystTM Control Center Dialog BoxTo enable CrossFireXTM:• Install ATI graphic card driver.• Enter the Catal

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61Hydra Core Technology SupportChapter 6Hydra Core Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the Hydra Core Technology that allows you to installmu

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62Hydra Core Technology SupportB. N-Mode Performance(dual Nvidia identical graphic cards)C. X-Mode Performance(mixture Nvidia and ATI graphic cards)Fo

63Hydra Core Technology Support4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.3. Connect the cable from your monitor

64Hydra Core Technology SupportThe HYDRALOGIX Control PanelTo enable HydraLogix:• Install HydraLogix driver.• Install graphic card driver.• Enter the

Setting Up eJIFFY65IntroductioneJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to startexecution, eJIFFY is ready to provide

Setting Up eJIFFY66Installation and BIOS SetupDVD ActivationFinish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.1. Inser

Setting Up eJIFFY673. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboardlanguage from English to your local language. The c

Setting Up eJIFFY684. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOSSetup button on the post screen to enter the

Setting Up eJIFFY69Entering eJIFFYThe post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttonson it, Operating system, eJIFFY

Setting Up eJIFFY70Feature IconsThe following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on themenu.ePix: Photo viewing.eWeb: Fire

Setting Up eJIFFY71to open the language control panel.Keyboard Language SetupUsage FAQLanguage Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default i

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Setting Up eJIFFY72Click the language bar here.Move your mouse pointer onthe text box and pressCtrl+Space. The languagebar will then appear as fol-low

Setting Up eJIFFY73How to change display language?Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display languagelist. Check your desire

Setting Up eJIFFY74Step1 Select the icon , press the right key of your mouse, then select “EditConnection...” item.Step2 Select the connection yo

Setting Up eJIFFY75(2) Wireless connection(3) DSL connectionNote: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.

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77Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on theexternal Serial

78Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations2. The main Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears.Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Man

79Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations2. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key toselect the RAID set that yo

80Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsPressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.5. The following screen appears, displaying the

81Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsDeleting a RAID set1. In the main Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlightDelete RAI

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing P67H2-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high per

82Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsResetting disks to Non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set

83Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS SetupChapter 9Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS SetupThe 88SE9128 controller support

84Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup2. Use the arrow keys to scroll the list of free disks. Press Space to select/unselecta disk a

85Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup3. Create Virtual Disk by configuring its settings in the Information pane.4. Press Enter to s

86Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup5. Scroll to Stripe Size and press Enter to select 32K or 64K for the selectedRAID Level.6. Sc

87Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup7. Scroll to Quick Init and press Enter to select Yes or No.8. Scroll to VD Name to type a new

88Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup9. Scroll to Next and press Enter to create the virtual disks after configuring thevirtual dis

89Trouble ShootingChapter 10Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start

90Trouble Shootingc) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself.Ensure th

Power Buon is pressed but PC fails to start. Yes Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working No No Any Beep sound？ No CLR CMOS and check if CPU 12