ECS P67H2-A2 Especificaciones

PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

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

9235 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection 36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initializ

93FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 1 Memory not Installed 1 Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice

949E-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 • Content Protection for Full Rate loss-less DVD Audio, Blue-Ray DVD and HD-DVD audio content playback (with s

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

5Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS• F7 hot key for boot up devices optionForm Factor • ATX Size,

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 DDR3 2133 (OC)

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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_USB1~3 (USB 2.0): Front Panel USB 2.0 headers.The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting eight USB 2.0 ports.

17Installing the MotherboardUSB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 headers.This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0ports, w

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 81Chapter 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 BIOSSystem Language (English)This item is used to set the language.Date & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on th

29Using BIOSOnboard LAN1/2 Controller (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu pag

30Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor thepaeameters for critical voltages, temperatures

31Using BIOSSMART Fan start PWM value (180)SMART Fan start TEMP(-) (30)This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.This item is used

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32Using BIOS+/- : Change Opt.Enter : Select:Select Screen:Select ItemPower Management SetupResume by RING [Disabled]Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME [

33Using BIOSACPI ConfigurationThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the systementers suspend.ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RA

34Using BIOSCPU ConfigurationThe item in the menu shows the CPU .CPU ConfigurationIntel (R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzEMT64 SupportedProcessor

35Using BIOSExcute Disable Bit (Enabled)This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application codecan execute and where it c

36Using BIOSSATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.SATA ConfigurationSATA Mode [IDE

37Using BIOSAll USB Devices (Enabled)Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.USB ConfigurationUse this item to show the information of USB

38Using BIOSSuper IO ConfigurationUse this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.+/- : Change Opt.Enter : Select:Select Screen:S

39Using BIOSThe chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset,South chipset and other system.Chipset MenuNorth BridgeScrol

40Using BIOSSouth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.+/- : Change Opt.Enter : Select:Select Screen:Se

41Using BIOS Azalia HD AudioEnabledDisabled+/- : Change Opt.Enter : Select:Select Screen:Select Item F1:General HelpAptio Setup Utili

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the Moth

42Using 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

43Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.ICC Over-Clocking Lib Version (7.0.0.29)This item shows the ICC over-clocking lib v

44Using BIOSCPU Ratio (31)This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.IA Core Current (Normal)Use this item to control CPU Current Limit. Th

45Using BIOS+/- : Change Opt.Enter : Select:Select Screen:Select ItemMemory Multiplier ConfigurationMemory Mutiplier

46Using BIOSThis page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.Boot MenuBoot ConfigurationThis item shows the information of the Boot Configurati

47Using BIOSThis page enables you to set setup administrator and password.Security MenuAdministrator PasswordScroll to this item and press <Enter&g

48Using BIOS+/- : Change Opt.Enter : Select:Select Screen:Select Item F1:General HelpAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American M

49Using BIOSSave OptionsUse this item enables you to save the options that you have made.Save ChangesUse this item enables you to save the changes tha

50Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

51Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes i

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52Using the Motherboard SoftwareDriversSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you wa

53Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

54Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file inthe root directory. This

55ATI CrossFireTM Technology SupportChapter 5ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the ATI CrossFireXTM Technology that allow

56ATI CrossFireTM Technology Support* For reference only3. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.2. Connect th

57ATI CrossFireTM Technology SupportThe CatalystTM Control Center Dialog BoxTo enable CrossFireXTM:• Install ATI graphic card driver.• Enter the Catal

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59NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportChapter 6NVIDIA®®®®® SLI®®®®® Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI® Technolo

60NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology Support2. Connect the cable from your monitors to the SLI-Ready graphics card installedon the PCIEX16_1 slot.Once th

61NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportEnabling NVIDIA® SLI1. Click on the SLI capable system message to open the following window.Description:All NV

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62NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportAll in all, the NVIDIA SLI technology works.This concludes Chapter 6.2. Select the checkbox Enable SLI technol

Setting Up eJIFFY63IntroductioneJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to startexecution, eJIFFY is ready to provide

Setting Up eJIFFY64Installation and BIOS SetupDVD ActivationFinish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.1. Inser

Setting Up eJIFFY653. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboardlanguage from English to your local language. The c

Setting Up eJIFFY664. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOSSetup button on the post screen to enter the

Setting Up eJIFFY67Entering eJIFFYThe post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttonson it, Operating system, eJIFFY

Setting Up eJIFFY68Feature IconsThe following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on themenu.ePix: Photo viewing.eWeb: Fire

Setting Up eJIFFY69to open the language control panel.Keyboard Language SetupUsage FAQLanguage Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default i

Setting Up eJIFFY70Click the language bar here.Move your mouse pointer onthe text box and pressCtrl+Space. The languagebar will then appear as fol-low

Setting Up eJIFFY71How to change display language?Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display languagelist. Check your desire

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Setting Up eJIFFY72Step1 Select the icon , press the right key of your mouse, then select “EditConnection...” item.Step2 Select the connection yo

Setting Up eJIFFY73(2) Wireless connection(3) DSL connectionNote: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.

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75Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on theexternal Serial

76Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations2. The main Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears.Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Man

77Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations2. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key toselect the RAID set that yo

78Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsPressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.5. The following screen appears, displaying the

79Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsDeleting a RAID set1. In the main Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlightDelete RAI

80Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsResetting disks to Non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set

81Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS SetupChapter 9Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS SetupThe 88SE9128 controller support

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing P67H2-A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a highper

82Marvell 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

8 3Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup3. Create Virtual Disk by configuring its settings in the Information pane.4. Press Enter to

8 4Marvell 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. S

85Marvell 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

8 6Marvell 88SE9128 SATA 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup9. Scroll to Next and press Enter to create the virtual disks after configuring thevirtual di

87Trouble ShootingChapter 10Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start

88Trouble 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

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91POST Code Checkpoints The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The follo