PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a
6Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.LABELCOM
7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea
8Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.Setting Jumpe
9Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.Jumper Se
10Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NO
11Installing the MotherboardA. Opening of the Load Plate· Put your thumb on the tail of the loadplate and press the tail down.· Rotate the load
12Installing the MotherboardInstalling Memory ModulesThis motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pinDDR3 1333/1066. The t
13Installing the Motherboard * For reference only
14Installing the MotherboardInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect themto the system bu
15Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo
iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma
16Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:SATA1/4:
17Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Addition-ally, som
18Installing the MotherboardCASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect HeaderShort Chassis cover is removedOpen Chassis cover is closedThis detects if the chassis
19Installing the MotherboardInstalling a SATA Hard DriveThis section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.SATA cable (optional)SATA power cable
20Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:LAN PortConnect an RJ-45 jack to the LA
21Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co
22Installing the MotherboardATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorUsers please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of1.1A ~ 2.2A (
23Installing the MotherboardATX12V: ATX 12V Power ConnectorPin Signal Name4 +12V3 +12V2 Ground1 GroundSPK: Internal speakerPin Signal Name1 VCC2 Key3
24Installing the MotherboardHard Drive Activity LEDConnecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication thatdata is being r
25Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip o
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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 BIOS Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc.ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled)This item enables or disables ECS eJIFFY Fu
30Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor thepaeameters for critical voltages, temperatures
31Using BIOS • CPU Fan Speed • CPU Voltage • DIMM Voltage • VAXG VoltageSystem Component CharacteristicsThese items display th
32Using BIOSEUP Support (Enabled)This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)This item enables or disables
33Using BIOSACPI SettingThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the systementers suspend.ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))Thi
34Using BIOSGenuine Inter(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHzThis is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in yourcomputer.EMT64 (Suppor
35Using BIOSSATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 (Compatible/Enhanced)Use t
iv Security Menu...53 Save & Exit Menu...
36Using BIOSUSB ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:All USB Devices (Enabled)Use this item to enable
37Using BIOSSerial Port 0 ConfigurationThis item shows the information of the super IO chip.Serial Port (Enabled)This item allows you to enable or di
38Using BIOSTPM Configuration TPM Support [Enabled]Current TPM Status Information NO TPM HardwareAptio Setup Utility - Copyright
39Using BIOSNorth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:IGD Memory (64M)This item shows the information of
40Using BIOSIGD Multi-Monitor (Enabled)This item enables or disables IGD(Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor.Press <Esc> to return to the ch
41Using BIOSStep 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, pleaseset IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].Main Advanced Ch
42Using BIOS 2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop fordisplay “Multi-Monitor technology”.Change the appreara
43Using BIOSChange the apprearance of your displaysControl Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen ResolutionSearch Control Panel1 Detect
44Using BIOSSouth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)This item enables y
45Using BIOSAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc.ME Subs
1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the H61H2-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a hig
46Using 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
47Using BIOSCurrent ICC Profiles Index (N/A)This item shows current ICC profiles index.ICC Enable (Disabled)This item allows you to enable or disable
48Using BIOSPower Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode.Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (65)Use this it
49Using BIOSPower Limit 2 Value (81)Use this item to control Power Limit 2. PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDPexcursions. This is for Turbo mode.L
50Using BIOSRAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (8)This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (20)This it
51Using BIOSVDIMM (1.548V)This item displays the current VDIMM voltage.CPU Current Voltage (1.212V)This item diplays the CPU current voltage.VAXG Volt
52Using BIOSThis page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.Boot MenuBoot ConfigurationThis item shows the information of the boot configurati
53Using BIOS Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc.This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.Security Me
54Using BIOSBoot OverrideUse this item to select the boot device.This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving thechanges.
55Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support
2Introducing the MotherboardFeature• Accommodates latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family processors• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU• On
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57Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes i
58Using the Motherboard SoftwareDriversSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you wa
59Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option
60Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file inthe root directory. This
Setting Up eJIFFY61IntroductioneJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to startexecution, eJIFFY is ready to provide
Setting Up eJIFFY62Installation and BIOS SetupDVD ActivationFinish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.1. Inser
Setting Up eJIFFY633. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboardlanguage from English to your local language. The c
Setting Up eJIFFY644. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOSSetup button on the post screen to enter the
Setting Up eJIFFY65Entering eJIFFYThe post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttonsIf you click eJIFFY, the follow
3Introducing the Motherboard The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface• Two PCI
Setting Up eJIFFY66Feature IconsThe following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on themenu.ePix: Photo viewing.eWeb: Fire
Setting Up eJIFFY67to open the language control panel.Keyboard Language SetupUsage FAQLanguage Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default i
Setting Up eJIFFY68Click the language bar here.Move your mouse pointer onthe text box and pressCtrl+Space. The languagebar will then appear as fol-low
Setting Up eJIFFY69How to change display language?Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display languagelist. Check your desire
Setting Up eJIFFY70Step1 Select the icon , press the right key of your mouse, then select “EditConnection...” item.Step2 Select the connection yo
Setting Up eJIFFY71(2) Wireless connection(3) DSL connectionNote: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.
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73Trouble ShootingChapter 6Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start u
74Trouble ShootingYour computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong
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
4Introducing the Motherboard• LGA1155 socket for latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Fam-ily processors• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU• DM
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