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GA-H55M-S2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H55MS2H-1001R
GA-H55M-S2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H55MS2H-1001R
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GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 HDMI SYS_FAN OPTICAL R_USB USB_LAN CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 PCI1 RTL8111D PCI2 SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCIEX4 IDE ATX BAT GA-H55M-S2H Intel® H55 JMicron JMB368 M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS FDD CD_IN F_USB2 COMA F_USB1 F_PANEL DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 - 7 -
GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 HDMI SYS_FAN OPTICAL R_USB USB_LAN CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 PCI1 RTL8111D PCI2 SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCIEX4 IDE ATX BAT GA-H55M-S2H Intel® H55 JMicron JMB368 M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS FDD CD_IN F_USB2 COMA F_USB1 F_PANEL DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 - 7 -
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... x4 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 RTL8111D PCI Express Bus x4 x1 ATA-133/100/66/33 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 IT8720 Floppy COM Port...
... x4 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 RTL8111D PCI Express Bus x4 x1 ATA-133/100/66/33 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 IT8720 Floppy COM Port...
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... Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with ...CPU Intel® H55 Express Chipset 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory...
... Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with ...CPU Intel® H55 Express Chipset 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory...
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... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported...
... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported...
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... of the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.
... of the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.
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...• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound> Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to this port. Hardware Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for DVI-D and HDMI is HDCP compliant. Refer... AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for USB devices such ...
...• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound> Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to this port. Hardware Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for DVI-D and HDMI is HDCP compliant. Refer... AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for USB devices such ...
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... Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Pin No. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel...
... Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Pin No. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel...
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... to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating ...F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to let the CPU ...
... to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating ...F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to let the CPU ...
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... CPU is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be set the QPI clock ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease heat production. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables... Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Important: It is occurring to 600 MHz. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. The item is enabled. Auto...
... CPU is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be set the QPI clock ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease heat production. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables... Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Important: It is occurring to 600 MHz. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. The item is enabled. Auto...
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tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~7. 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 - ...
tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~7. 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 - ...
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... whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 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. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup ...
... whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 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. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup ...
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... of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - Press to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB...
... of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - Press to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB...
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... for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Set this feature. The ad- justable range is from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card...
... for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Set this feature. The ad- justable range is from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card...
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...Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Set... F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA AHCI Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in the...
...Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Set... F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA AHCI Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in the...
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However, for a 4-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 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set ...
However, for a 4-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 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set ...