The ECS H67H2-M motherboard is based upon Intel’s latest H67 Express chipset which was launched a short time ago. Intel has moved to a new Socket with the H67 chipset called the LGA-1155 Socket. This is not
compatible with the LGA-1156 Socket CPUs but is compatible with the CPU cooler due to the same footprint for the cooler. The H67H2-M Black motherboard from ECS is the most equipped from their H67 chipset
series and incorporates technologies like USB 3.0, EZ Charger and Dual Gigabit LAN with teaming support. The board supports only Intel HD Graphics overclocking, the CPU overclocking by multiplier is locked and the memory frequency is limited at 1333MHz.
Specifications:
CPU : – LGA1155 CPU socket for the new 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 series processor / Intel Core i5 series processor / Intel Core i3 series processor / Intel Pentium processors / Intel Celeron processors
– Supports Intel Unlock Processors
– Supports Intel Turbo boost 2.0 technology
– DMI 20Gb / s
CHIPSET : Intel H67 Express Chipset
Extra Chips : – ITE IT8893 supports one PCI expansion slot
– Etron USB 3.0 Controller supports 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (compatible with 2 x USB 2.0 ports)
MEMORY : – Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
– Support 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM
– 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket support up to 32GB*
*(Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4GB at present, the memory maximum size we have tested is 16GB)
Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation
EXPANSION SLOT: – 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2.0 slot
– 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
– 1 x PCI slot
STORAGE : – Support by Intel H67
– 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s devices
– 3 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices (white)
– 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
AUDIO : – Realtek ALC892 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC
– Compliant with HD audio specification
LAN : Dual RealTek RTL8111E Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controllers with Teaming
REAR PANEL I/O : – 2 x USB 3.0 ports compatible to both USB 3.0/2.0 devices (blue)
– 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
– 1 x D-sub(VGA)
– 1 x HDMI Port
– 1 x DVI Port
– 1 x Display port
– 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors
– 1 x Audio port (Line-in,4x Line-out, SPDIF out)
– 1 x Clear CMOS button
– 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
INTERNAL I/O
CONNECTORS
& HEADERS:
- 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
- 1 x 4pin CPU_FAN connectors
- 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector
- 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
- 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
- 1 x Front panel audio header
- 4 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports (F_USB1 supports EZ Charger)
- 1 x TPM header
- 1 x Chassis intrusion header
- 1 X onboard Buzzer
- 1 x Power on button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x SPDIF out header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
SYSTEM BIOS :
- AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI ROM
- Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor, Multi Boot
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
- Support Page Up clear CMOS Hotkey
- Supports ACPI 3.0 revision
- Support Graphic Over-Clocking
- Support Dual-Monitor function
- Support eJIFFY
- Support eBLU
- Support eDLU
- Support eSF
- Support ECS M.I.B III Utility
- Graphic Voltage Adjustable
- CPU voltage adjustable
- IMC Voltage Adjustable
- Memory voltage adjustable
FORM FACTOR : – Micro-ATX Size, 244mm*244mm
Ports that are available includes:
* 1x VGA Port
* 1x DVI-D Port
* 1x HDMI Port
* 1x Display Port (DP)
* 4x USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
* 1x E-SATA
* 2 x RJ-45 Port (LAN)
* 5x audio jacks
* 1 x Optical S / PDIF Out Connector
* BIOS 1x Reset Button
The ECS doesn’t provide a PS / 2 ports on the motherboard. So, you should have an USB connected or wireless keyboard and mouse. The interesting thing is the BIOS reset button allows you to reset the
BIOS when needed without having to open the computer case.
PCI slots are provided includes:
* 1x PCI-Express X16 slot
* 2x PCI-Express X1 slot
* 2x PCI slots
PCI board slots provided are sufficient to meet your expansion needs.
Unlike other motherboards, ECS decided doesn’t provide two PCI-Express x16 slots that can use multiple GPU configurations
As usual, the header line will be found the bottom of the motherboard.
Although using a micro-ATX form factor, which provided a fairly complete headers.
Five SATA ports that came with this board are ready to welcome a variety of storage you have. Seen two of the ports provided using the connection SATA3 (gray), the rest is a SATA2 port.
Socket on the motherboard is flanked by two heatpipes which served to cool the VRM.
VRM cooler on this motherboard is large enough. Therefore, it could cause problems if you use the HSF-type tower, because the fan will likely collide with the cooler. However, you can still use the HSF fan but with opposite positions with VRM cooling.
BIOS
Default BIOS of this board is still using the BIOS in general.
However, with the latest BIOS update available on the ECS website, then you will get BIOS with a look of Graphic User Interface (GUI) that is more beautiful and the ability to be able to use your mouse in the BIOS. This interface in the BIOS EUFI reminds us that already available on the motherboard, motherboard Sandy Bridge on the market.
Testing platform:
* Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K
* Motherboard: ECS H67H2-M, Intel H61
* Memory: Kingston KHX1600c9D3B1K2/4GX
* Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V +100 64 GB
* Power Supply: Coolermaster Silent Pro 800 Watt Gold
* Heatsink: Coolermaster Hyper 212 +
* Monitor: Philips 221E
* Input: Genius (keyboard and mouse)
* OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
* Drivers: Intel Chipset 9.2.0.1.1025, Intel Graphic 15.21.10.2291
Conclusion
As expected, this motherboard has good performance for a black series edition. However, few small bother things is no PS / 2 ports available, maybe because it’s a black series motherboard aimed for overclockers or at least computer’s expertise, so they don’t need the PS/2 any longer. The other strange thing is the BIOS upgrade to the latest version using the GUI, which could cost slower response menus and also bad cursor color choices. Overall, this motherboard offers outstanding performance with good features.
Pros:
* Multiple displays using onboard graphics
* Ergonomic BIOS reset button placed
* Worth price for features installed
Cons:
* No PS / 2 ports available.
* BIOS with GUI still feels slow.
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