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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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... owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means... by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For detailed product information, ...
... owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means... by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For detailed product information, ...
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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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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
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... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure...
... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure...
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... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU...
... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the ...
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... output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - 12) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In...
... output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - 12) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In...
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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. Refer to factory defaults. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. date information and...
... 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. Refer to factory defaults. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. date information and...
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Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the CPU base clock. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x44. QPI Link Speed ...
Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the CPU base clock. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x44. QPI Link Speed ...
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... prior to the Chipset clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 38 - Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award...
... prior to the Chipset clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 38 - Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award...
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...Master, 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection of the two 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 channel. BIOS... skip the detection of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to set the date. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode.
...Master, 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection of the two 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 channel. BIOS... skip the detection of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to set the date. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode.
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.../Key The system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of sectors. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever...
.../Key The system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of sectors. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever...
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... button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in...
... button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in...
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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 - 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.
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...for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™....latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. H55M-S2H E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/16/2009-H55-...
...for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™....latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. H55M-S2H E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/16/2009-H55-...
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... Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box ...do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to start. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Unique Features Before You Begin 1. Save the Current BIOS File:...
... Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box ...do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to start. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Unique Features Before You Begin 1. Save the Current BIOS File:...
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... front panel audio module), refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the Mic in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is...
... front panel audio module), refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the Mic in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is...
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...recycling. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted. w When your "end of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Under the Directive, used for activation of properly. For more information about where you...) environmental directives, as well as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. Restriction of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the...
...recycling. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted. w When your "end of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Under the Directive, used for activation of properly. For more information about where you...) environmental directives, as well as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. Restriction of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the...