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GA-H110M-S2V GA-H110M-S2V DDR3
GA-H110M-S2V
GA-H110M-S2V DDR3
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
Feb. 16, 2016
Motherboard
GA-H110M-S2V
Motherboard
GA-H110M-S2V DDR3
Oct. 23, 2015
Oct. 23, 2015
Motherboard
GA-H110M-S2V DDR3
Motherboard
GA-H110M-S2V
Feb. 16, 2016
Copyright
© 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
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Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without
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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:
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Table of Contents
GA-H110M-S2V Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................5
GA-H110M-S2V DDR3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 7
1-2 Product Specications ...................................................................................... 8
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 11
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 11
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 12
1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 12
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 14
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 26
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 27
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 30
2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 33
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................36
Drivers Installation ..................................................................................................... 36
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 37
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 39
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GA-H110M-S2V 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
5GA-H110M-S2V motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
KB_MS CPU_FANSYS_FAN
LGA1151
ATX
GA-H110M-S2V
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
BAT
ATX_12V
Intel® H110
R_USB30
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
VGA
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1 CI
iTE®
Super I/O
Realtek®
GbE LAN
F_USB2
F_PANEL
SATA3 1 3
0 2
DVI
SPEAKER
F_USB1
SPDIF_OUT
F_USB30
COMA
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GA-H110M-S2V DDR3 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
5GA-H110M-S2V DDR3 motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
KB_MS CPU_FANSYS_FAN
LGA1151
ATX
GA-H110M-S2V DDR3
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
BAT
ATX_12V
Intel® H110
R_USB30
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
VGA
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1 CI
iTE®
Super I/O
Realtek®
GbE LAN
F_USB2
F_PANEL
SATA3 1 3
0 2
DVI
SPEAKER
F_USB1
SPDIF_OUT
F_USB30
COMA
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 certied 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 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for 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® H110 Express Chipset
Memoryj 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Memoryk 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3/DDR3L 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
(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.
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 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.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
j Only for GA-H110M-S2V.
k Only for GA-H110M-S2V DDR3.
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Storage Interface Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
USB Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x speaker port header
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 1 x 64 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 specications.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
Unique Features Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
cFosSpeed
Operating
System
Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
* Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website
and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 19.0cm x 17.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules,
and SSDs.
GA-H110M-S2V GA-H110M-S2V DDR3
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest
version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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 specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
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.
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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.
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.
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 specication and 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.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
followingj:
Channel A: DDR4_1
Channel B: DDR4_2
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
followingk:
Channel A: DDR3_1
Channel B: DDR3_2
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
j Only for GA-H110M-S2V.
k Only for GA-H110M-S2V DDR3.
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USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
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.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to
connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
To congure 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 more
software information.
•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.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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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
2
10
6
11
13
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) SATA3 0/1/2/3
6) F_PANEL
7) F_AUDIO
8) SPDIF_O
9) SPEAKER
10) F_USB30
11) F_USB1/F_USB2
12) COMA
13) BAT
14) CI
15) CLR_CMOS
4 3
7
5
15
9
12
8 14
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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. Denition Pin No. Denition
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)
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The 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 conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX_12V
1
3
2
4
SYS_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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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. Denition
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
Conguration," for more information.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 1
7 7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, 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.
•PW (Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter
2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset," for more information).
•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.
•NC: No connection.
•PLED (Power LED):
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
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 and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header,
make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
1
2
9
10
NC
PLED-
PW-
PLED+
PW+
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Power LED Power Switch
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset Switch
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).
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8) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information
about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No. Denition
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•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.
1
2
9
10
7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. 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.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 Sense
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
1
9) SPEAKER (Speaker Header)
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.
Pin No. Denition
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. 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. Denition Pin No. Denition
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.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
12) COMA (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
10
9
21
21
109
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
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
10) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the
optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
10
20 1
11
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15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the BIOS conguration 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 congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
14) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, 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. Danger of explosion 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.
13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
Pin No. Denition
1 Signal
2 GND
1
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(Sample BIOS Version: D3)
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.
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 conguration 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 conguration 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.
•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.)
On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys 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.
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2-2 M.I.T.
This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,
total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
system congurations. 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.)
`M.I.T. Current Status
This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
`Advanced Frequency Settings
&Graphics Slice Ratio
Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio.
&Graphics UnSlice Ratio
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.
`Advanced CPU Core Settings
&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&Uncore Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.
&Uncore Frequency
Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
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&CPU Flex Ratio Override
Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex
Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)
&CPU Flex Ratio Settings
Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. (Default: 20)
&Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&Turbo Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios
according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)
&Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time
Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specied
power limit. If the specied value is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in
order to reduce the power. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)
&Core Current Limit (Amps)
Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specied current
limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the
power limit according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)
&No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note)
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU
cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&Hyper-Threading Technology (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel
®
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt
state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease
power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C3 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C6/C7 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C8 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU
core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
(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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&Package C State Limit (Note 1)
Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this
setting. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1)
Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&CPU EIST Function (Note 1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting.
(Default: Auto)
&Voltage Optimization
Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default:
Enabled)
&RSR
Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature
is too high. (Default: Enabled)
&Hardware Prefetcher
Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the
memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled)
&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the
processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled)
&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
&Memory Frequency (MHz)
The rst memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
`Advanced Memory Settings
&System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&Memory Boot Mode (Note 2)
Provides memory detection and training methods.
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default)
Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specic criteria for faster memory
boot.
Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.
&Memory Enhancement Settings
Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC,
Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)
(Note 1) 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.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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&Memory Timing Mode
Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank
Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be congurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual,
Advanced Manual.
&ProleDDRVoltage
Displays the memory voltage.
&Memory Multiplier Tweaker
Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)
&Channel Interleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&Rank Interleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
`IMC Timing Settings
This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and stability.
`Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screens are congurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your
system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs,
please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
`Advanced Voltage Settings
`Advanced Power Settings
&CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration
Allows you to congure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps
the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specications. (Default: Auto)
&VAXG Loadline Calibration
Allows you to congure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps
the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specications. (Default: Auto)
`CPU Core Voltage Control
This section provides CPU voltage control options.
`DRAM Voltage Control
This section provides memory voltage control options.
`Internal VR Control
This section provides VR voltage control options.
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`PC Health Status
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open eld will
show "No" at next boot.
&Case Open
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this eld will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
&CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
&CPU/System Temperature
Displays current CPU/system temperature.
&CPU/System Fan Speed
Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.
&CPU/System Temperature Warning
Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS
will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&CPU/System Fan Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan
connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
&CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You
can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system
requirements. (Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Fan Speed Percentage
Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is congurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set
to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
&System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN Connector)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You
can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system
requirements. (Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Fan Speed Percentage
Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is congurable only when System Fan Speed Control is
set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
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2-3 System Information
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default
language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.
&System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch
between the Month, Date, and Year elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired
value.
&System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use
<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down>
key to set the desired value.
&Access Level
Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
`Miscellaneous Settings
&Max Link Speed
Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation
mode is subject to the hardware specication of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this
setting. (Default: Auto)
&3DMark01 Enhancement
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
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&Boot Option Priorities
Species the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT
format will be prexed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that
supports GPT partitioning, select the device prexed with "UEFI:" string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select
the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prexed with "UEFI:" string.
&Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
Species the boot order for a specic device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, oppy disk drives,
and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that
presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device
for this type is installed.
&Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
&Security Option
Species whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After conguring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)
&Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disabled)
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&SATA Support
All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default)
Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS
boot process completes.
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&USB Support
Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
(Default)
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot
is set to Ultra Fast.
&PS2 Devices Support
Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot
is set to Ultra Fast.
&NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enabled Enables booting from the network.
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&Next Boot After AC Power Loss
Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&Windows 8/10 Features
Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS)
&CSM Support
Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.
Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)
Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
This item is congurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10
WHQL.
&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Storage Boot Option Control
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Disabled Disables option ROM.
Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default)
UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only.
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&Other PCI Device ROM Priority
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other
than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Disabled Disables option ROM.
Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only.
UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Network Stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)
&Ipv4 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is congurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is congurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&Administrator Password
Allows you to congure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and
then press <Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
&User Password
Allows you to congure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press
<Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter
the correct one rst. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password.
Press <Enter> again when prompted to conrm.
NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password rst.
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2-5 Peripherals
&Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&Initial Display Output
Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard
graphics.
IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the rst display.
PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display. (Default)
&OnBoard LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
&Legacy USB Support
Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
&XHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off
support. (Default: Disabled)
&USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)
&USB Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration
Displays information on your PCIe SSD if installed.
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`SuperIOConguration
&Serial Port 1
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
`Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology
Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks.
`SATAConguration
&SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
AHCI Congures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specication that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
&Aggressive LPM Support
Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset
SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&Port 0/1/2/3
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&Hot plug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&External SATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled)
`NVMeConguration
Displays information on your NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
`Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
This sub-menu provides information on LAN conguration.
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&VT-d (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled)
&Internal Graphics
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)
&DVMT Pre-Allocated
Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~512M. (Default: 64M)
&DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
(Default: 256M)
&Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
&High Precision Timer
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled)
2-6 Chipset
(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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&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
&Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
&Power On Password
Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.
Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.
To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
&Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.
Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
&ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm,
PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
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&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
&Power Loading
Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this
setting. (Default: Auto)
&Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specic time on each day or on a specic day in a month.
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
&Platform Power Management
Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)
&PEG ASPM
Allows you to congure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is
congurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&PCH ASPM
Allows you to congure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item
is congurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&DMI Link ASPM Control
Allows you to congure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item is
congurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
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2-8 Save & Exit
&Save & Exit Setup
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to conrm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
&SaveProles
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles and
save as Setup Prole 1~ Setup Prole 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/FDD/USB to save the prole to your storage device.
&LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the BIOS
settings. First select the prole you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select
File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the prole previously created from your storage device or load the prole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).
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Chapter 3 Appendix
• Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system. (The following instructions use
Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.)
• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click
on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen
and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the
Run.exe program.)
Drivers Installation
"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to
install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
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Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted
to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose.
Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects
at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
In addition to high-efciency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulll European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our
natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse
most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE
and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulll the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive species the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric
and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection
centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
local government ofce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details
of environmentally safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional
waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the
energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment, minimize the use of landlls for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our
quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are
disposed of properly.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices / Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent
affecter son fonctionnement.
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Contact Us
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Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005
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