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... how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types... legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your...
... how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types... legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 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-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 Technology ... 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 memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2) - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 x HDMI port (Note 2)(Note ...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology ... 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 memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2) - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 x HDMI port (Note 2)(Note ...
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...cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU ...It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the...
...cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU ...It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the...
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...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 of the memory. A memory module...sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 of the memory. A memory module...sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
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... is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation Use this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 1)(Note 3) USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
... is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation Use this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 1)(Note 3) USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
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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 Pin No. Definition 10 2 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin - 29 - For purchasing the optional COM port...
... 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 Pin No. Definition 10 2 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin - 29 - For purchasing the optional COM port...
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... When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is from 100 MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique...
... When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is from 100 MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique...
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tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. 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. tWTP Options are : ...
tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. 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. tWTP Options are : ...
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.... (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
.... (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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... no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive...
... no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive...
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... drive. 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. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for an error during the POST. If you to the information on the system. Options...
... drive. 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. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for an error during the POST. If you to the information on the system. Options...
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... Setup SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables...
... Setup SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables...
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... of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on automatically. 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. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By...
... of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on automatically. 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. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By...
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... PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. BIOS Setup 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 - Note: The Voltage mode can be set to control CPU fan speed. However, for...
... PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. BIOS Setup 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 - Note: The Voltage mode can be set to control CPU fan speed. However, for...
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... these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to see its information. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for Quick Boost. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The... system instability or other unexpected results may result in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software.
... these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to see its information. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for Quick Boost. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The... system instability or other unexpected results may result in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software.
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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 the right or at different time, select a backup time using the time scroll bar on NTFS...
... 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 the right or at different time, select a backup time using the time scroll bar on NTFS...