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.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2V Jun. 12, 2014 Sept. 13, 2013 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2V Jun. 12, 2014 Sept. 13, 2013 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save...
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GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 ... Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Realtek® GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN DMI 2.0 FDI Single BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® H81 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out...
GA-H81M-DS2V Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 ... Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Realtek® GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN DMI 2.0 FDI Single BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® H81 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out...
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... listed in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE's website. USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for APP Center * Available ...In) iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating ...
... listed in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE's website. USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for APP Center * Available ...In) iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating ...
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...of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one memory...prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load...
...of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one memory...prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load...
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... reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). When connecting your system using the power switch (refer 123 to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis...
... reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). When connecting your system using the power switch (refer 123 to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis...
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... audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Definition Pin No. For information about the...
... audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Definition Pin No. For information about the...
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...malfunction. •• It is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use a metal object like a screwdriver to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default...
...malfunction. •• It is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use a metal object like a screwdriver to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default...
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...Mode, you want. •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. Whether the system will work stably with five different overclocking configurations. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies... you with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can click Classic Setup under the Shortcuts list on your mouse to select the item you can use your overall...
...Mode, you want. •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. Whether the system will work stably with five different overclocking configurations. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies... you with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can click Classic Setup under the Shortcuts list on your mouse to select the item you can use your overall...
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... the Filter PLL. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 17 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This feature only works...No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is present only when you to enable multi-threading technology when using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto)...
... the Filter PLL. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 17 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This feature only works...No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is present only when you to enable multi-threading technology when using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto)...
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... and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to decrease power consumption. && C3...setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
... and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to decrease power consumption. && C3...setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 19 - If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show... access different ranks of the memory to Manual or Advanced Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will display as 1.50V. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Auto lets the... BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to emit warning sound if the fan is set Reset...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 19 - If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show... access different ranks of the memory to Manual or Advanced Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will display as 1.50V. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Auto lets the... BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to emit warning sound if the fan is set Reset...
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...Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled...) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when ...
...Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled...) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when ...
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... that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. the User level only allows you enter BIOS Setup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to... language used . (If no password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to make changes to all . 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device...
... that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. the User level only allows you enter BIOS Setup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to... language used . (If no password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to make changes to all . 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device...
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...CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. ...Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether...
...CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. ...Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether...
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... provide support for the xHCI controller in this item, type the password, and then press . && User Password Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non-G3 boot... steps in the pre-boot environment. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to xHCI controller. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to Auto, but not all sharable ports won't work. - 24 - Note: OS has...
... provide support for the xHCI controller in this item, type the password, and then press . && User Password Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non-G3 boot... steps in the pre-boot environment. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to xHCI controller. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to Auto, but not all sharable ports won't work. - 24 - Note: OS has...
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...-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day...
...-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day...
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.... When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. - 27 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables... wake on LAN. 2-7 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program.
.... When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. - 27 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables... wake on LAN. 2-7 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program.
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... Appendix Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in HDD/USB/FDD to save the profile to your storage device. && Load... the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Your system will restart automatically and boot from your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to...
... Appendix Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in HDD/USB/FDD to save the profile to your storage device. && Load... the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Your system will restart automatically and boot from your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to...