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Table of Contents GA-H110M-S2/GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 25 2-4 BIOS Features 26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...31 2-7 Power Management 32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 Drivers Installation...35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...
Table of Contents GA-H110M-S2/GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 25 2-4 BIOS Features 26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...31 2-7 Power Management 32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 Drivers Installation...35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...
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.../DDR3_2k VGA R_USB30 F_USB30 USB_LAN GA-H110M-S2 GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 AUDIO SYS_FAN Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 SATA3 3 1 2 0 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O F_AUDIO TPM BAT M_BIOS Intel® H110 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H110M-S2 or GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. MMOnly for GA-H110M-S2. The...
.../DDR3_2k VGA R_USB30 F_USB30 USB_LAN GA-H110M-S2 GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 AUDIO SYS_FAN Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 SATA3 3 1 2 0 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O F_AUDIO TPM BAT M_BIOS Intel® H110 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H110M-S2 or GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. MMOnly for GA-H110M-S2. The...
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... use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors MMOnly for GA-H110M-S2 DDR3...
... use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors MMOnly for GA-H110M-S2 DDR3...
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ...
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... - Smart Backup - GA-H110M-S2 GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Cloud Station - Smart Keyboard - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support...
... - Smart Backup - GA-H110M-S2 GA-H110M-S2 DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Cloud Station - Smart Keyboard - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support...
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... the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
... the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
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... GA-H110M-S2 DDR3. - 11 - The following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. NNOnly for USB devices. Connect a monitor...
... GA-H110M-S2 DDR3. - 11 - The following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. NNOnly for USB devices. Connect a monitor...
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... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the power connector in damage to the CPU. Connect the power supply cable to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that a system fan be used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU...
... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the power connector in damage to the CPU. Connect the power supply cable to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that a system fan be used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU...
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...8226; CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the power status indicator PLED+ PLED- A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 32 10 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable 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...
...8226; CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the power status indicator PLED+ PLED- A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 32 10 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable 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...
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... restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to work or even damage it. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 16 -
... restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to work or even damage it. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 16 -
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... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries must be lost. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery. 4. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the battery...
... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries must be lost. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery. 4. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the battery...
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... for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode. If the specified value is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo...
... for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode. If the specified value is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo...
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... to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. The...
... to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. The...
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... System Memory Multiplier Allows you make changes on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 22 - Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is the normal operating frequency of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier...
... System Memory Multiplier Allows you make changes on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 22 - Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is the normal operating frequency of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to shorten the OS boot process. To boot from an operating system that are connected. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to shorten the OS boot process. To boot from an operating system that are connected. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk...
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... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control 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...
... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control 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...
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... BIOS Setup. To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested for a new password, press without entering any password. Type the password again and press . NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default...
... BIOS Setup. To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested for a new password, press without entering any password. Type the password again and press . NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default...
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... set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to Enabled. - 29 - 2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN...
... set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to Enabled. - 29 - 2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN...
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... module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to select the communication interface for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration. - 30 - && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) && Pending operation To clear TPM related settings, set this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard...
... module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to select the communication interface for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration. - 30 - && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) && Pending operation To clear TPM related settings, set this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard...
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... is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay...
... is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay...