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2. PCIEX4 M BIOS SPDIF O CLR_CMOS PANEL ELEELE 1 mm CELLE EED CEEL EH CEEE F AUDIO SYS 2 COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS FAN3 Box Contents MI GA H97M Gaming motherboard MI Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User s Manual O Shield 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 GA H97M Gaming 3 Motherboard Block Diagram LGA1150 CPU 1 Express x16 CPU CLK 100 MHz DDR3 1600 1333 MHz PCle CLK HDMI ES tl Dual Channel Memory 100 MHz Express Bus gt lt gt DMI 2 0 FDI Dual BIOS gt Z 1 6 SATA 600 5 Qualcomm jm Ath Kill E DN Intel H97 6 USB 3 0 2 0 PCI Express Bus 1 PCleCLK 8 USB 2 0 1 1 100 MHz 1 x1 LPC 4 x 1 PCI Express x1 3 ITE 1 PCI Express x1 PS 2 KB Mouse O J m O 1 PCI Express x4 MIC Line Out Line In S PDIF Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out EB For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications 5 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 th
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4. Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Other 05 UEFI an Disabled Legacy OpROM lt Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed 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 prefixed with UEFI string lt Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled lt Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Administrator Password User Password item gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program gt gt 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
5. Halt et9 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 configure this setting Default Auto State Support et 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 configure this setting Default Auto C6 C7 State Support 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 configure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor 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 configure 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 uni
6. To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds 8 Open Normal a Short Clear CMOS Values e 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 configure the BIOS settings refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations 14 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations 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 Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e 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 e When installing the battery note the orienta
7. UEFI RAID configuration Steps 1 After you set the SATA controller to RAID mode go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CMS Support to Never Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup 2 After the system reboot enter BIOS Setup again Then enter the Peripherals Intel R Rapid Storage Technology sub menu 3 On the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology menu press Enter on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen Enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press Enter Then select a RAID level RAID levels supported include RAID 0 RAID 1 Recovery RAID 10 and RAID 5 the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Next use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks 4 Under Select Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array Press the Space key on the hard drives to be selected selected hard drives are marked with X Then set the stripe block size The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size set the volume capacity EUR 5 After setting the capacity move to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt to begin 6 After completing you ll be brought back to the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology screen Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume To see more detailed information press lt Enter gt on the volume to che
8. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed Default Disabled lt 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 configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast 25 USB Support gt gt Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes gt gt Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST gt gt Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast PS2 Devices Support gt gt 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 configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This item 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 configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Next Boot After AC Power Loss gt gt Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power Default Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings
9. audio configuration Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration Line In Jack Blue The line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 11 Line Out Jack Green The line out jack This jack supports audio amplifying function For better sound quality it is recommended that you connect your headphone speaker to this jack actual effects may vary by the device being used 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 configuration 9 Mic In Jack Pink The Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software supported EB functions may vary based on hardware specification Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack 1 7 Internal Connectors DJ g ou 14 mea ec TD OD CI Mo 7 4 11 12 10 4 6 1 ATX 12V 8 SPDIF O 2 ATX 9 F_USB30 3 CPU FAN 10 1 USB2 4 SYS 1 2 3 11 COM 5 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 12 LPT 6 PANEL 13 CLR CMOS 7 F AUDIO 14 B
10. bit IRST 64Bit 4 Select Intel R Desktop Workstation Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation 34 3 2 Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers first install the operating system The following instructions use EB Windows 8 1 as the example operating system e 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 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 a Xpress Install Chipset IEA ONE RL TPP ZTE Drivers o He Se eR HS SE Re bl TO EL RU LUE EET EHGERR AEE Google e FEES Google 7283s AY o Google TAF SRS IESE ITE SERUEJEHEEEEURTHURTSIRIE Googe TAJ 4 235 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 f
11. configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 243 5 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 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 The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array 1 1 Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND NN OD oO AJ JINI gt m o used the total number of hard drives must be an even number A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number ARAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives e Toenable hot plugging for the SATA ports refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals SATA Configuration for more information 6 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 PLED PWR LED LED System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the S0 On chassis front panel The LED is on when the 3 S4 S5 Off system is operating The LED is off w
12. fan speed Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value 2 50 PWM value C Miscellaneous Settings PCle Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the Express slots to Gen 1 Gen 2 or Gen 3 Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed b gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2 Default gt gt Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Default Disabled 209 2 3 System Information LB SUE Model BIOS Version BIOS Date BIOS ID System Language Access Level I BIOS Features H97M Gaming 3 ES 04 10 2014 BAOBAGOY Administrator DualBI
13. party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled 28 v v Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED Default Enabled Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function Default Enabled Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size Options are 32M 1024M Default 64M DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics Options are 128M 256M MAX Default MAX Intel R Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology Default Disabled Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable Hand off feature for an operating system without Hand off support Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches Default Disabled 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
14. please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 9 AARRE 1 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY Y 2 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB 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 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 COM 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 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition i 1 NDCD 6 NDSR 10 KARRE 2 2 NSIN 7 NRTS 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS 4 NDTR 9 NRI 5 GND 10 No Pin 12 LPT Parallel Port Header The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable For purchasing the optional LPT port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition Pin No Definition C HHH i 2 2 AFD 11 20 GND 3 PDO 12 GND 21 BUSY 4 ERR 13 PD5 22 GND 9 PD1 14 GND 23 PE 6 INIT 15 PD6 24 NoPin 7 PD2 16 GND 25 SLCT 8 SLIN LU PD 26 GND 9 PD3 18 GND 16 13 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults
15. upon the return of the AC power This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Limit CPUID Maximum Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled Execute Disable Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology 9 Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Enabled Intel TXT LT Support Enables or disables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Intel TXT Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides a hardware based security foundation Default Disabled VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Other OS CSM Support Enables or disables CSM Compatibility Support Mod
16. 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 num rique 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 interf rence et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence notamment les interf rences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement 37 38 39 Contact Us GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New Taipei City 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 886 2 8912 4005 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http
17. 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 i Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots Sample BIOS Version E9 GIGABYTE Ultra Durable Function Keys There are three different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the lt F2 gt key to switch between these modes The Startup Guide screen default simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy to use interface It helps first time users to perform basic system setups more quickly and easily The ST Mode provides a fancy and user friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where you can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Or you can use your mouse to sel
18. AT e 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 e 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 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices 1 2 ATX_12V 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 first 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_12V 5 8 Pin No Definition Pin No Defi
19. Advanced Frequency Settings lt Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz Default Auto CPU Upgrade t Allows you to set the CPU frequency Options may vary depending on the CPU being used Default Auto lt CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed lt CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Settings lt CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu ce K OC Note Allows for increased performance by using certain CPUs 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 19 CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Filter PLL Level Allows you to set the Filter PLL Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 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 Intel R Turbo Boost Technology t9 Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU
20. GA H97M Gaming 3 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME H97MG3 1001R Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Man facturerimporter Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a G B T Technology Trading GMbH Address Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany C Declare that the product Product Type Motherboard Product Name GA H97M Gaming 3 Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 X 2004 108 EC EMC Directive x Conduction 8 Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 X Immunity EN 55024 2010 hereby declares that the product Power line harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 Product Name Motherboard x Power line flicker EN 61000 3 3 2008 Model Number GA H97M Gaming 3 X 2006 95 EC LVD Directive Conforms to the following specifications X Safety EN60950 1 2006 A12 2011 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive a Class B Digital Device X Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted Supplementary Information substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex Il in concentrations o This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is and applications banned by the directive subject to the follow
21. I Express bus Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Auto Um CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the CPU side of the DMI link Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default LOsL1 PCH DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled 2 7 Save amp Exit DualBIOS ac TIT System Information BIOS Features Peripherals ouer Management ST Mode English Q Flash Save amp Exit Setup lt Save amp Exit Setup Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Exit Without Saving Press lt Enter gt 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 lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu lt Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default sett
22. OS CNN NA Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash English 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 gt Cr CF 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 lt Enter gt to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt 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 0 0 Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt 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 24 2 4 BIOS Features DualBIOS gn WE lt 9g d s ec _ v a AS System Information Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash Boot Option 1 UEFI h hp v225 Enabled System Enabled
23. Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio 1 Core Active 4 Core Active et Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Turbo Power Limit Watts Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the specified 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 specifications Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled et 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 configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology 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 configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced
24. abled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets For optimum performance when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules we recommend that you install them in the DDR3 1 and DDR3 2 sockets 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card A e 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 expansion card to prevent hardware damage 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 5 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard USB 3 0 2 0 Port The USB 3 0 port supports the USB 3 0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc D Sub Port The D Sub port supports 15 pin D Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your A dev
25. ature 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 21 4 Channel Memory Sub Timings This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable 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 4 Advanced Voltage Settings This sub menu allows you to set CPU chipset and memory voltages ww 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 field 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 field 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 Vcor
26. ault Enabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled Device Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel LPT port Options are Standard Parallel Port Mode default EPP Mode Enhanced Parallel Port ECP Mode Extended Capabilities Port EPP Mode amp ECP Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology Default Disabled 2 6 Power Management CT GIGABYTE DualBIOS System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash Power Loading fiuto Disabled Instant Enabled Always Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 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 configure 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 gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically 30 Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from t
27. ck for information on RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc C 2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration Steps 1 After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility Press Ctrl lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility 2 After you press Ctrl lt I gt the MAIN MENU screen will appear If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt 3 After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press lt Enter gt Then select a RAID level RAID levels supported include RAID 0 RAID 1 Recovery RAID 10 and RAID 5 the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Press lt Enter gt to proceed 4 Under Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array If only two hard drives are installed they will be automatically assigned to the array Set the stripe block size if necessary The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size press lt Enter gt 5 Enter the array capacity and p
28. ct 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 landfills 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 36 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
29. d 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 EasyTune based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds 22 ww Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 2nd System Fan Speed Control SYS FAN2 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 EasyTune based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value 2 50 PWM value C 3rd System Fan Speed Control SYS FAN3 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the
30. d e Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor 1xD Sub port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1X HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz Support for HDMI 1 4a version 1 x DisplayPort supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz or 3840x2160 60Hz Support for DisplayPort 1 2 version Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Audio 9 9 5 5 Realtek ALC1150 codec Support for Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out mA LAN Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201 LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit y Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 PCIEX16 For optimum performance if only one Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot The PCIEX16 slot conforms to Express 3 0 standard 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x4 PCIEXA The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1 2 slot The PCIEX1_2 slot will become unavailable when a PCle x4 expansion card is installed When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4 slot make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration PCH in BIOS Setup to x4 Refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals for more informatio
31. de is similar to Auto but it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots for non G3 boot in the pre boot environment This allows the use of USB 3 0 devices prior to OS boot xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in Auto when previous boot routs ports to EHCI Note This is the recommended mode when BIOS has pre boot support Default Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the XHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports Note This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre boot support Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to the controller during the BIOS boot process If BIOS does not have pre boot support for the xHCI controller it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should route the ports to controller Note OS has to provide support for the controller in this mode If the OS does not provide support all sharable ports won t work gt gt Disabled The USB 3 0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the controller is turned off All USB 3 0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support availability lt Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd
32. e CPU VRIN Dram 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 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F 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 Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 1st System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN1 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function an
33. e 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 first 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 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
34. ect the item you want 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 18 System Information gt Current Status BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Ucore DRAM Voltage GIGABYTE DualBIOS BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash E9 100 02MHz 3901 06MHz 1333 66MHz 2048MB 61 0 C 1 140 1 536U This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Vcore and memory voltage system configurations 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 gt Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters i Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall gt
35. ection 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 9 5 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 7 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Unique Features Support for APP Center Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications gBIOS EasyTune EZ Setup Fast Boot Game Controller Unique Features ON OFF Charge Smart TimeLock Smart Recovery 2 System Information Viewer USB Blocker Support for Q Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton Internet Security OEM version Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology 44 Bundled Software 9 5 9 999 CO Operating Support for Windows 8 1 8 7 System in Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor 24 4cm x 22 5cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Please visit the Support amp Downloads Utility page on GIGABYTE s website to check the supported operating system s for the soft
36. erboard 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 S The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default D Pin No Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND F USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification 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 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 2 1 VBUS D1 15 SSTX2 2 SSRX1 D1 16 GND 3 SSRX1 10 NC 17 SSRX2 4 GND 11 D2 18 SSRX2 5 SSTX1 12 D2 19 VBUS 10 6 SSTX1 13 GND 20 No Pin 7 GND 14 Sol 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 15 10 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket
37. eyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with to 5 characters and then press Enter to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt 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 gt gt 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 PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function ASPM Default Disabled PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Auto PCle ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset s PC
38. he operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt 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 RC6 Render Standby Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption Default Enabled AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default 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 gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system Any Key Press any key to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By K
39. hen the system is in 53 54 sleep state or powered 20 PW Power Switch Bron 19 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management for more information SPEAK Speaker Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports COR A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives are to be SPEAK SPEAK PWR_LED PWR_LED PWR_LED system startup status by issuing a beep code One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup e 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 e Cl 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 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 yo
40. ice 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 10 DVI D Port The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port Optical S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector HDMI Port minnie The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD HIGH DEFINITION MuLtimEDia interrace Master Audio formats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI e DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio supporting bi directional audio transmission DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms You can use this port to connect yo
41. ing two conditions 1 This device may not CE marking cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received C including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Signature Timmy Huang Date Apr 25 2014 Stamp Date Apr 25 2014 Name Timmy Huang Copyright 2014 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual BI For product related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com 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 a 5 GIGABYTE Table of Contents GA H97M Gaming Motherboard Layout
42. ings 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 lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device lt Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to save the profile to your storage device 09 Load Profiles 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 profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load and then press Enter to complete You can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly last known good record Chapter 3 Appendix 3 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Before you begin please prepare the following items e Atleast two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard dri
43. is item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 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 Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only Default This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 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 configurable only when Network stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to confirm 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 configure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confir
44. m the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt 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 the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press Enter without entering any password Press Enter again when prompted to confirm 97 2 5 EF Peripherals DualBIOS d MC NM NN BIOS Features Pouer Management Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash System Information Initial Display Output PCIe 1 Smart fiuto Enabled Enabled Enabled 64H Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled fiuto Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed Express graphics card or the onboard graphics gt gt IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display PCle 1 Slot Sets the graphics on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display Default PCle 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEXA slot as the first display XHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS gt gt Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the controller in the pre boot environment This mo
45. n 2 x PCI Express x1 slots The PCIEX4 and 1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard du Multi Graphics SU Technology Support for 2 Way AMD CrossFire technology Storage Interface Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 2T USB Chipset 6x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header 8x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers quias Internal BE i Connectors 9 9 9 99 9 9 9 9 9 o 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 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 serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper gs Back Panel 11 Connectors 9 99999999 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 x optical S PDIF Out connector 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 4 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 6 x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Line Out Mic In lt P 1 0 Controller ITE I O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor 9 999 System voltage det
46. ng 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 28 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory A e 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 e 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 Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt gt Channel A 2 DDR3 4 gt gt Channel B DDR3 1 DDR3 3 Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be en
47. nition 1 e ess 4 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Onlyfor2x4 pin12V 6 121 Only for 2x4 pin 12V 3 GND 7 12V GND 8 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 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 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2 12 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pin 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX ATX 3 4 CPU FAN SYS FAN1 SYS FAN2 SYS FAN3 Fan Headers All fan headers 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 CPU FAN 1 SYS FAN1 2 3 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition GND GND 1 1 YS FAN1 CPU FAN 2 DV is 2 42V Speed Control 3 Sense i 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 4 VCC SYS_FAN2 3 e Besure 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
48. or 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 efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill 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 amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Direc
49. ory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings Normal basic performance Enhanced Stability and Enhanced Performance Default Normal Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving and memory timing settings below to be configurable Options are Auto default Manual Advanced Manual Profile DDR Voltage When using a non XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled the value is displayed according to your memory specification When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile1 or Profile2 the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory 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 configure 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 configure this setting Default Auto Note 1 This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this fe
50. que features please visit Intel s website 20 ww CPU EIST Function 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 configure this setting Default Auto Extreme Memory Profile X M P te 2 Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 ote Uses Profile 2 settings 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 first 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 Extreme Memory Profile X M P 2 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 Provides memory detection and training methods Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Enable Fast Boot mem
51. ress lt Enter gt Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel 6 When completed you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK VOLUME INFORMATION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt or select 6 Exit in MAIN MENU Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install the operating system A Installing the Operating System As Windows 7 already includes Intel SATA RAID AHCI driver you do not need to install separate RAID AHCI driver during the Windows installation process After the operating system is installed we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using Xpress Install to ensure system performance and compatibility To install Windows 8 1 8 refer to the steps below Steps 1 Copy the IRST folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive 2 Boot from the Windows 8 1 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse 3 Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver The locations of the drivers are as follows Windows 32 bit IRST 32Bit Windows 64
52. the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled PCIE Slot Configuration PCH Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the expansion card being installed Default x1 PCIEX4 operates at x1 mode x4 PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode SATA Configuration Integrated SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug Default Serial ATA Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enables or disables each SATA port Default Enabled 29 v 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 Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I O chip and allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port Def
53. tion 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 Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery 17 2 BIOS Setup 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 configuration 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 configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e QBIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction tis recommended that
54. tive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies 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 office 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 f 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 produ
55. 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 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 certified computer technician CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors Intel Core 15 processors Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium processors Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU Intel H97 Express Chipset 999 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Duetoa Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 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 1600 1333 MHz memory modules Support for non ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile XMP memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Onboar
56. ule to support a legacy PC boot process Always Enables UEFI CSM Default gt gt Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 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 26 Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot gt gt UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM Default gt gt Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM gt gt UEFI Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 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 configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 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 gt Legacy only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI only Enables UEFI option ROM only gt gt Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first Th
57. ur DisplayPort supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 24Hz or 3840x2160 60HZz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used installing the DisplayPort device make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics Triple display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS Only dual display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc 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 Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description 1 Gbps data rate State Description hw Green 100 Mbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off 10 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out Jack Black This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel
58. ur chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 4 7 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 8 9 The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition 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 ForAC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 9 AGREE 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC u 2 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out R 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously e 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 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 moth
59. ves with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive Windows setup disk Motherboard driver disk AUSB flash drive Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup For the BIOS Setup menus refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Steps 1 Turn on your computer and press Delete to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test Go to Peripherals SATA Configuration make sure Integrated SATA Controller is enabled To create RAID set SATA Mode Selection to RAID If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE or AHCI 2 f you want to configure UEFI RAID follow the steps in C 1 To enter the legacy RAID ROM save the settings and exit BIOS Setup Refer to C 2 for more information The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version C 1 UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8 1 8 64 bit supports
60. ware listed in the Unique Features and Bundled Software columns 1 3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU A 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 e Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications 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 LGA1150 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Alignment Key 4 Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marki

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