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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-D2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H55M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-D2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H55M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Smart 6™...72 4-7 Auto Green...75 Chapter...
... 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Smart 6™...72 4-7 Auto Green...75 Chapter...
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GA-H55M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) LGA1156 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe...33 IDE Channel x1 JMicron JMB368 PCI Bus Intel® H55 CODEC FDI Interface DMI Interface D-Sub DVI-D (Note) HDMI (Note) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side ...33 MHz) (Note) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. - 8 -
GA-H55M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) LGA1156 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe...33 IDE Channel x1 JMicron JMB368 PCI Bus Intel® H55 CODEC FDI Interface DMI Interface D-Sub DVI-D (Note) HDMI (Note) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side ...33 MHz) (Note) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. - 8 -
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...w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 8)...(Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is...
...w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 8)...(Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is...
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It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory ... memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory 1-4-1 Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design...
It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory ... memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory 1-4-1 Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design...
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Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. - 19 -
... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. - 19 -
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... jack can be connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes DVI-D + HDMI No Yes HDMI + D-Sub Yes Yes Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an...
... jack can be connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes DVI-D + HDMI No Yes HDMI + D-Sub Yes Yes Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an...
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... side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery. 4. 8) 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 replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery. 4. 8) 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 replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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...Status LED Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The LED S0 On is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. ..., Gray): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor ...
...Status LED Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The LED S0 On is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. ..., Gray): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor ...
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...Hardware Installation - 30 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 17) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug...higher the CPU loading, the more details. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Failure to do so may cause damage to the ...
...Hardware Installation - 30 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 17) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug...higher the CPU loading, the more details. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Failure to do so may cause damage to the ...
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...and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this chapter or introductions of the clearing CMOS jumper/battery in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash ...allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you can press +...
...and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this chapter or introductions of the clearing CMOS jumper/battery in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash ...allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you can press +...
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... After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. H55M-D2H E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2010-H55-7A89TG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting...
... After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. H55M-D2H E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2010-H55-7A89TG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting...
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... advanced options. • When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the right side of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the...Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in this chapter are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash...
... advanced options. • When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the right side of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the...Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in this chapter are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash...
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...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated .... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without ...
...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated .... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without ...
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... Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E2 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80... of these components. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup
... Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E2 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80... of these components. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup
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...this feature. The C3/C6/C7 state is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto ... in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled...
...this feature. The C3/C6/C7 state is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto ... in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled...
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...BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to decrease heat production. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x44. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being installed. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is present only... feature. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Note: ...
...BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to decrease heat production. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x44. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being installed. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is present only... feature. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Note: ...
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... Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. (Note) This item appears...
... Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. (Note) This item appears...