ECS H81H3-A3 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  1
• Pakage Contents

  1
• Specifications

  2
• Motherboard Components

  4
• I/O Ports

  6
• Safety Precautions

  7
• Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis

  7
• Checking Jumper Settings

  8
• Installing Hardware

  9
• Installing the Processor

  9
• Installing the CPU Cooler

  11
• Installing Memory Modules

  12
• Installing Add-on Cards

  13
• Connecting Optional Devices

  15
• Installing a SATA Hard Drive

  21
• Connecting Case Components

  22
• Front Panel Header

  25
• About the Setup Utility

  27
• 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

  45
• M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu

  53
• Boot Menu

  62
• Security Menu

  63
• Exit Menu

  64
• Updating the BIOS

  65
• Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8

  67
• Running Setup

  67
• Manual Installation

  69
• ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

  69
• Requirements

  71
• Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards

  71
• The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box

  72
• Start up problems during assembly

  73
• Start up problems after prolong use

  74
• Maintenance and care tips

  74
• Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

  75