Gigabyte H310M S2H 2.0 Owner's manual

H310M S2H 2.0

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means

the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard

BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Motherboard

H310M S2H 2.0

Sept. 20, 2018

Motherboard

H310M S2H 2.0

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Table of Contents

H310M S2H 2.0 Motherboard Layout .............................................................................. 4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 6

1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9

1-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10

1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................18

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 18

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 19

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 20

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 26

2-5 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 27

2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 30

2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 33

2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 34

2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 36

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................37

Drivers Installation ..................................................................................................... 37

Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 38

Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 41

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H310M S2H 2.0 Motherboard Layout

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you

obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Box Contents

5H310M S2H 2.0 motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables

5User's Manual 5I/O Shield

KB_MS CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

ATX

H310M S2H 2.0

AUDIO

DDR4_1

DDR4_2

BAT

ATX_12V_2X4

Intel® H310

F_USB30

R_USB

CODEC

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

VGA

DVI

HDMI

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

iTE® Super

I/O

Realtek®

GbE LAN

F_PANEL

F_USB

F_AUDIO

TPM

1 3

0 2

M2A

426080

LGA1151

USB_LAN

R_USB30

SATA3

SPKR

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure

the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation

and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/

Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors

in the LGA1151 package

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® H310 Express Chipset

Memory 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

 Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in

non-ECC mode)

Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

* To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation Intel®

Core™ i7/i5 processor.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz

- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz

* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz

* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.

Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 * Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomodule

and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16

(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

(The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

Storage Interface Chipset:

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe

x2 SSD support)

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA

connectors.

USB Chipset:

- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

the internal USB header)

- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

the internal USB header)

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Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

1 x system fan header

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header

 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S

module only)

1 x speaker header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x HDMI port

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x RJ-45 port

3 x audio jacks

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Overheating warning

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.

BIOS 1x128Mbitash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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Unique Features Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.

- 3D OSD

- @BIOS

- AutoGreen

- Cloud Station

- EasyTune

- Fast Boot

- Game Boost

- ON/OFF Charge

- Platform Power Management

- Smart Backup

- Smart Keyboard

- Smart TimeLock

- Smart HUD

- System Information Viewer

- USB Blocker

- V-Tuner

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating

System Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 18.5cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithoutpriornotice.

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Please visit the Support\Utility List page

on GIGABYTE's website to download the

latest version of apps.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for

support lists of CPU, memory modules,

SSDs, and M.2 devices.

1-3 Installing the CPU

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may

locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage

of the CPU may occur.

•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load

plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

Alignment

Key

Alignment

Key

LGA1151 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same

capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory

isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

LGA1151 CPU

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Notch

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came

with your expansion card.

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an

expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of

the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as

following:

Channel A: DDR4_1

Channel B: DDR4_2

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2

keyboard.

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of

1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a

monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note)

TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz

(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D

connection to this port.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio

formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You

can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is

4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The

item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

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USB 2.0/1.1 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0

specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to

prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

AudioJackCongurations:

Jack Headphone/

2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Line In/Rear Speaker Out aaa

Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa

Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a

Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out a

Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomoduleandenablethe

multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.

Activity LED

Connection/

Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue)

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)

The line out jack.

Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) SATA3 0/1/2/3

6) M2A

7) F_PANEL

8) F_AUDIO

9) F_USB30

10) F_USB

11) TPM

12) CLR_CMOS

13) BAT

14) SPKR

4 1 3 2

811

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DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

131

ATX

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components

onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned

off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the

power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,

the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high

power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the

required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin

12V)

5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin

12V)

6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

3 GND 7 +12V

4 GND 8 +12V

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

ATX_12V_2X4

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.

When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is

the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For

optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from

overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

CPU_FAN

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

SYS_FAN

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

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5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA

AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.

SATA3

3 2

1 0

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

6) M2A (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs.

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USB0_B

B_ F_USB3

 F_USB303

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80 60 42

Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.

Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting

holefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthestandoffrst.

Step 2:

Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.

Step 3:

Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.

Select the proper hole for the mounting clip according to the length of the M.2 SSD to be installed.

Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:

Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be

affected by the type of device installed in the M2A connector. The M2A connector shares bandwidth with

the SATA3 3 connector. Refer to the following table for details.

SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3

M.2 SATA SSD a a a r

M.2 PCIe SSD

a a a a

No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a

a: Available, r: Not available

* The M2A connector supports up to PCIe x2 SSDs.

Connector

Type of

M.2 SSD

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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,

reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis

front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are

matched correctly.

7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator

on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins

before connecting the cables.

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

•PW (Power Switch):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer

to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information).

•SPEAK (Speaker):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports

system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep

will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.

•PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED):

Connects to the power status indicator

on the chassis front panel. The LED is on

when the system is operating. The LED is

off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

or powered off (S5).

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive

is reading or writing data.

•RES (Reset Switch):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer

if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has

been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

•NC: No connection.

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset

Switch

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

Power LED

CI-

CI+

Power LED

Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED+

8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHighDenitionaudio(HD).Youmayconnectyourchassisfront

panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the

pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the

motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead

of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire

assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L 6 Sense

2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD

3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin

4 NC 9 LINE2_L

5 LINE2_R 10 Sense

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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 VBUS 11 D2+

2 SSRX1- 12 D2-

3 SSRX1+ 13 GND

4 GND 14 SSTX2+

5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-

6SSTX1+ 16 GND

7 GND 17 SSRX2+

8 D1- 18 SSRX2-

9 D1+ 19 VBUS

10 NC 20 No Pin

9) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)

 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For

purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local

dealer.

F_USB30 F_U

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10) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header)

 TheheaderconformstoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+

2 Power (5V) 7 GND

3 USB DX- 8 GND

4 USB DY- 9 No Pin

5 USB DX+ 10 NC

•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

11) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1LAD0 7LAD3

2VCC3 8GND

3LAD1 9LFRAME

4No Pin 10 NC

5LAD2 11 SERIRQ

6LCLK 12 LRESET

F_USB30 F_U

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F_  F_ 

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SB_

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S  _S

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USB0_B

B_ F_USB3

 F_USB303



_

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S_

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12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear

the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing

the CMOS values.

•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or

manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

13) BAT (Battery)

 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low

level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a

metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery

holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is

replaced with an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself

or uncertain about the battery model.

•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)

of the battery (the positive side should face up).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

14) SPKR (Mono Speaker Header)

The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no

problem is detected at system startup. This header can also provide audio output in the operating system.

Pin No. Denition

1 SPK+

2 SPK-

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the

motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,

saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows

theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to

keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet

and updates the BIOS.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrent

versionofBIOS,itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwith

caution.InadequateBIOSashingmayresultinsystemmalfunction.

•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system

instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's

failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.

(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear

CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

2-1 Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

(Sample BIOS Version: T4)

Function Keys

•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.

•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.

The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move

among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the

item you want. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments

foroptimumperformance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.

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2-2 The Main Menu

Classic Setup Function Keys

<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu

<h><i>Movetheselectionbartoselectancongurationitemonamenu

<Enter> Execute command or enter a menu

<+>/<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<->/<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys

<F2> Switch to Easy Mode

<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus

<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus

<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility

<F9> Display system information

<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive

<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

Hardware

Information

CongurationItems Current Settings

Setup Menus

System Time

Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Easy Mode, select

BIOSdefaultlanguage,congurefansettings,orenter

Q-Flash.

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2-3 M.I.T.

Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall

systemcongurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamagetoCPU,chipset,ormemory

and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to

alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings

may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

`Advanced Frequency Settings

&Host Clock Value

Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency.

&Graphics Slice Ratio (Note)

Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio.

&Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note)

Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio.

&CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU

being installed.

&CPU Frequency

Displays the current operating CPU frequency.

&FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz)

`Advanced CPU Core Settings

&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings

menu.

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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