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GA-H55M-UD2H/ GA-H55M-US2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-H55MUD2-1002R
GA-H55M-UD2H/ GA-H55M-US2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-H55MUD2-1002R
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Motherboard GA-H55M-UD2H/GA-H55M-US2H Nov. 14, 2009 Motherboard GA-H55M-UD2H/ GA-H55M-US2H Nov. 14, 2009
Motherboard GA-H55M-UD2H/GA-H55M-US2H Nov. 14, 2009 Motherboard GA-H55M-UD2H/ GA-H55M-US2H Nov. 14, 2009
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..., read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: All rights reserved. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For instructions on how...
..., read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: All rights reserved. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For instructions on how...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-UD2H/GA-H55M-US2H 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-UD2H/GA-H55M-US2H 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 ...
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... IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. The box contents are for GA-H55M-UD2H - 6 - Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a...
... IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. The box contents are for GA-H55M-UD2H - 6 - Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a...
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GA-H55M-UD2H/GA-H55M-US2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 DPj_HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394j_USB USB_LAN CPU_FAN IDE ATX FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 GA-H55M-UD2H/ BAT GA-H55M-US2H DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 PCI1 RTL8111D SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCI2 PCIEX4 CD_IN SYS_FAN COMA Intel® H55 TSB43AB23j SATA2_0 JMicron JMB368 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS SATA2_2 SATA2_1 B_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_3 F_1394j F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-UD2H "*" The GA-H55M-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-H55M-UD2H/GA-H55M-US2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 DPj_HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394j_USB USB_LAN CPU_FAN IDE ATX FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 GA-H55M-UD2H/ BAT GA-H55M-US2H DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 PCI1 RTL8111D SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCI2 PCIEX4 CD_IN SYS_FAN COMA Intel® H55 TSB43AB23j SATA2_0 JMicron JMB368 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS SATA2_2 SATA2_1 B_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_3 F_1394j F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-UD2H "*" The GA-H55M-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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...remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on...best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ...
...remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on...best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ...
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... the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. j Only for output when in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. DisplayPortj, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H55M-UD2H Hardware Installation - 12 -
... the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. j Only for output when in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. DisplayPortj, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H55M-UD2H Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use the other to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Align the CPU pin...
... the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use the other to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Align the CPU pin...
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... check the back of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the surface of the motherboard. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction...of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU ...
... check the back of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the surface of the motherboard. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction...of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU ...
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...DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 socket. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel... installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable... module is installed, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2.
...DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 socket. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel... installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable... module is installed, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2.
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... picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the...
... picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the...
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... the manual that supports your computer. Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 -
... the manual that supports your computer. Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 -
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...default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect an external SATA device. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the default Mic in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can ... 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for GA-H55M-UD2H - 21 - Use this audio jack to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect...
...default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect an external SATA device. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the default Mic in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can ... 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for GA-H55M-UD2H - 21 - Use this audio jack to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. j Only for GA-H55M-UD2H Hardware Installation - 22 -
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. j Only for GA-H55M-UD2H Hardware Installation - 22 -
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...is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from ...the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be...
...is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from ...the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (... / Speed Control Sense Reserve • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (... / Speed Control Sense Reserve • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk...
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...chassis manufacturer. 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to the instructions on both of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. If your optical drive to work or even damage it. Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For ...) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio...
...chassis manufacturer. 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to the instructions on both of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. If your optical drive to work or even damage it. Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For ...) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio...
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... audio output from your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF... 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards.
... audio output from your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF... 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards.