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...B365M H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers Installation...
...B365M H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers Installation...
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... to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 1 GB ŠŠ Realtek® ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install a 9th or 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processor. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
... to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 1 GB ŠŠ Realtek® ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install a 9th or 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processor. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
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... main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
... the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
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... 8-channel LPCM audio output. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to this port for USB devices. - 10 - You can use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... 8-channel LPCM audio output. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to this port for USB devices. - 10 - You can use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... your CPU and system from overheating. To meet expansion requirements, it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed.
... your CPU and system from overheating. To meet expansion requirements, it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed.
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... HD+ HD- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header System Status LED Connects to this headSeBr,_make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The LED is off when the system is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to turn off (S5). A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): PLED+ PLED...
... HD+ HD- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header System Status LED Connects to this headSeBr,_make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The LED is off when the system is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to turn off (S5). A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): PLED+ PLED...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model...
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... 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 the system in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
... 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 the system in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && ...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && ...
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...) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock, Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above 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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to...
...) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock, Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above 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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to...
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... the fan speed with what is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (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. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the...
... the fan speed with what is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (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. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the...
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... drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot...
... drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot...
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... the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to 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. && Mouse Speed Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller...
... the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to 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. && Mouse Speed Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller...
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... display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The Software Controlled option allows you to quickly set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on LAN configuration and related configuration options...
... display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The Software Controlled option allows you to quickly set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on LAN configuration and related configuration options...
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... ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Set a password with up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on this item. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to clear the password settings...
... ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Set a password with up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on this item. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to clear the password settings...
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..., it is enabled. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to Peripherals. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the hard drives. The BIOS Setup menus described in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on Port XX item to quickly configure a RAID array with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the...
..., it is enabled. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to Peripherals. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the hard drives. The BIOS Setup menus described in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on Port XX item to quickly configure a RAID array with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the...
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... see the new RAID volume. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to cancel. 6. Then, select a RAID level. Enter the array capacity and press . In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be brought back to Enabled. After completing, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be...
... see the new RAID volume. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to cancel. 6. Then, select a RAID level. Enter the array capacity and press . In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be brought back to Enabled. After completing, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be...
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... correct BIOS settings, you are going to use. When the screen requesting you back up the data before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 39 - The system drive must be GPT formatted and have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the Optane™ memory will be included in a RAID array. 4. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured...
... correct BIOS settings, you are going to use. When the screen requesting you back up the data before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 39 - The system drive must be GPT formatted and have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the Optane™ memory will be included in a RAID array. 4. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured...
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... select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane™ Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 40 - When completed, restart the system. 5. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage...
... select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane™ Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 40 - When completed, restart the system. 5. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage...
