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... is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the ...our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to their respective owners...
... is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the ...our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to their respective owners...
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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics ... for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 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.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2) - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 x...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics ... for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 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.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2) - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 x...
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... the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation age of the CPU ... is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU ...
... the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation age of the CPU ... is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU ...
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... are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory...
... are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory...
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1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. HDMI Port (Note 1)(Note 3) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface ...compliant. DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3) The DVI-D port conforms to this port. Use this port. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the...
1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. HDMI Port (Note 1)(Note 3) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface ...compliant. DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3) The DVI-D port conforms to this port. Use this port. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 15) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide two...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 15) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide two...
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... an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. The adjustable range is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to 600 MHz. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto...
... an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. The adjustable range is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to 600 MHz. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto...
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...), 1~31. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup - 40...
...), 1~31. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup - 40...
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Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup - 42 - For more information about Intel ...
Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup - 42 - For more information about Intel ...
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... is 13:0:0. Allows you to CHS. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
... is 13:0:0. Allows you to CHS. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
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... to None. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and...
... to None. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and...
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... to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA...
... to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA...
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... the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on the system. Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will be turned...
... the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on the system. Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will be turned...
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.... PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 - BIOS Setup Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed...
.... PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 - BIOS Setup Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed...
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... and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Available functions in damage to specify a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Graphics tab allows you to the... results may differ by motherboard model. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on a specific slot to the hardware limitation, you fully know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance....
... and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Available functions in damage to specify a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Graphics tab allows you to the... results may differ by motherboard model. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on a specific slot to the hardware limitation, you fully know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance....
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... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) •...
... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) •...