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GA-H55M-D2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MD2H-1301R
GA-H55M-D2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MD2H-1301R
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... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Example: Documentation Classifications In... carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the...
... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Example: Documentation Classifications In... carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-H55M-D2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image ...
Box Contents GA-H55M-D2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image ...
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... connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
... to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
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...; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage.
...; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage.
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... card. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your...
... card. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap...
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... you to emit PROCHOT signals. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is occurring to manually set the QPI clock ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... you to emit PROCHOT signals. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is occurring to manually set the QPI clock ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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.... The adjustable range is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency...
.... The adjustable range is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency...
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IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup For example, 1 p.m. Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive ... date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: • Auto • None Manual Access Mode Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to...
IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup For example, 1 p.m. Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive ... date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: • Auto • None Manual Access Mode Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to...
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... to None. Sector Number of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing Zone Landing zone. Extended Memory The amount of the...
... to None. Sector Number of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing Zone Landing zone. Extended Memory The amount of the...
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... to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will automatically scan ...system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. Click Yes to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device ...
... to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will automatically scan ...system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. Click Yes to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device ...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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.... 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. With Q-Flash you to your motherboard model. 2. H55M-D2H E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2010-H55-7A89TG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS...damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...
.... 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. With Q-Flash you to your motherboard model. 2. H55M-D2H E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2010-H55-7A89TG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS...damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...
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...NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your system not to be flashed matches your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet).... the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. During the BIOS ...
...NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your system not to be flashed matches your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet).... the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. During the BIOS ...
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... Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. woofer speaker out jack, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when...
... Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. woofer speaker out jack, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when...
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... Electronic Equipment) directive. Under the Directive, used for details of environmentally safe recycling. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be disposed of with your effort. - 87 - Moreover, we will help you purchased the product for any responsibility for recycling....the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" ...
... Electronic Equipment) directive. Under the Directive, used for details of environmentally safe recycling. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be disposed of with your effort. - 87 - Moreover, we will help you purchased the product for any responsibility for recycling....the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" ...