ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) motherboard User manual
ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) is a high-performance motherboard designed for gamers and enthusiasts. It supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors and features a wide range of features to enhance your gaming and computing experience.
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Z87H3-A3X USER MANUAL
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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits
governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits
governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli-
ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including
electrical business equipment
CE marking
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli-
ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including
electrical business equipment
CE marking
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
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Chapter 8
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
page 87
Chapter 7 page 81
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
RAID Configuration
Describes Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology RAID
Configuration.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard. page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components. page 7
page 29
page 69
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on
using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
About the Manual
Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes the AMD
Crossfire TM Technology. page 75Chapter 5
AMD Crossfire TM Technology
Support
Describes the NVIDIA®
Hybird SLI® Technology.
Chapter 6
NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology
Support
page 77
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Chapter 8
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
page 87
Chapter 7 page 81
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
RAID Configuration
Describes Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology RAID
Configuration.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard. page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components. page 7
page 29
page 69
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on
using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
About the Manual
Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes the AMD
Crossfire TM Technology. page 75Chapter 5
AMD Crossfire TM Technology
Support
Describes the NVIDIA®
Hybird SLI® Technology.
Chapter 6
NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology
Support
page 77
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Key Features
- Supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors
- Four DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB of memory
- Two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots for high-performance graphics cards
- Two PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slots for additional expansion cards
- Six SATA 6Gb/s ports for high-speed storage devices
- Four USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer
- Eight USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals
- Gigabit Ethernet LAN port for high-speed internet connectivity
- HDMI and DVI ports for connecting to displays
- 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF output
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What type of processors does the ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) support?
The ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors.
How many memory slots does the ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) have?
The ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) has four DDR3 memory slots.
What type of expansion slots does the ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) have?
The ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) has two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots and two PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slots.
How many SATA ports does the ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) have?
The ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) has six SATA 6Gb/s ports.
What type of audio does the ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) have?
The ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) has 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF output.
What form factor is the ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0)?
The ECS Z87H3-A3X (V1.0) is ATX form factor.
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