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... property of GIGABYTE. Example: Motherboard GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3 Sept. 4, 2015 Sept. 4, 2015 Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or...
... property of GIGABYTE. Example: Motherboard GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3 Sept. 4, 2015 Sept. 4, 2015 Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or...
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Table of Contents GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 26 2-4 BIOS Features 27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory ...
Table of Contents GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 26 2-4 BIOS Features 27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory ...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
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...1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...
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...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. 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 USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. 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 USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... has been removed. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- configure the way to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. You may HD+ HD- For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition...
... has been removed. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- configure the way to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. You may HD+ HD- For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition...
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... CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage...
... CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage...
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... power 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 or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1h) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup...
... power 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 or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1h) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup...
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.... Auto sets the power limit according to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power...
.... Auto sets the power limit according to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power...
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...to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for the processor. the...
...to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for the processor. the...
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... `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and stability. `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for the CPU Vcore voltage. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. && Memory Timing Mode...
... `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and stability. `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for the CPU Vcore voltage. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. && Memory Timing Mode...
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... at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to control the fan speed. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to the motherboard CI header. This item is configurable only...
... at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to control the fan speed. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to the motherboard CI header. This item is configurable only...
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...After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "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 enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot...
...After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "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 enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot...
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... Boot is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) 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 Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM...
... Boot is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) 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 Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM...
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This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for...
This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for...
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... To clear TPM related settings, set this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated...
... To clear TPM related settings, set this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated...
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... device connected to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is pressed for the device connected to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - If the power button is set to Chipset's PCI Express bus...
... device connected to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is pressed for the device connected to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - If the power button is set to Chipset's PCI Express bus...
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...-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. B. Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket 3 Connector," for more information. Installing hard drives Connect the SATA signal cables to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the number of the hard drives...
...-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. B. Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket 3 Connector," for more information. Installing hard drives Connect the SATA signal cables to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the number of the hard drives...
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... MAIN MENU. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for details on the hard drives to your OS version) under the Name item and press . Press the key on configuring a RAID array. - 37 - When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with "X"). Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load...
... MAIN MENU. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for details on the hard drives to your OS version) under the Name item and press . Press the key on configuring a RAID array. - 37 - When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with "X"). Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load...