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... The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the product...may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features...
... The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the product...may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67MA-D2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67MA-D2H Motherboard 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 ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67MA-D2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67MA-D2H Motherboard 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 ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 67 4-5 Q-Share...69 4-6 Smart 6™ ...70 4-7 Auto Green...74 4-8 eXtreme...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 67 4-5 Q-Share...69 4-6 Smart 6™ ...70 4-7 Auto Green...74 4-8 eXtreme...
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GA-H67MA-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E Renesas D720200 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x4 Intel® H67 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 DMI Interface FDI Interface HDMI DVI-D D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out - 8 -
GA-H67MA-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E Renesas D720200 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x4 Intel® H67 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 DMI Interface FDI Interface HDMI DVI-D D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out - 8 -
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... Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller w iTE IT8728 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU... ports (4 on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Up to the internal USB headers) w Renesas D720200 chip: - Hardware Installation...
... Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller w iTE IT8728 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU... ports (4 on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Up to the internal USB headers) w Renesas D720200 chip: - Hardware Installation...
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... - Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.1cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes...
... - Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.1cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - ... enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - ... enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket...
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated ...Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the...
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated ...Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the...
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... your device and then remove it from the connector. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Only microphones still MUST be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Refer to the instructions on setting up...
... your device and then remove it from the connector. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Only microphones still MUST be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Refer to the instructions on setting up...
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... connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
... connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
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...(Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on... the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The system reports ...
...(Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on... the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The system reports ...
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...Failure to 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ... factory defaults. Hardware Installation - 28 - The higher the CPU loading, the more details. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 14) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap...
...Failure to 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ... factory defaults. Hardware Installation - 28 - The higher the CPU loading, the more details. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 14) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap...
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.... When the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
.... When the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-D2H F4j . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/16/2010-H67-7A89VG0AC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for subsequent access to Xpress ... 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot...
2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-D2H F4j . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/16/2010-H67-7A89VG0AC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for subsequent access to Xpress ... 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot...
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... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Help for...in a submenu, press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - Press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the ...
... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Help for...in a submenu, press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - Press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the ...
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...to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and ...menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile ...
...to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and ...menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile ...
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...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F4j 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F4j 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F4j 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F4j 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
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BIOS Setup - 34 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced ...
BIOS Setup - 34 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced ...
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... CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. ... more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - The C3/C6 state is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using...
... CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. ... more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - The C3/C6 state is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using...
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... to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory... For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled Disabled When the CPU or chipset detects that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory...
... to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory... For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled Disabled When the CPU or chipset detects that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory...