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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. Example: For example, "REV:...be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-H81M-H Motherboard GA-H81M-H Dec. 25, 2014 Dec. 25, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
... 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. Example: For example, "REV:...be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-H81M-H Motherboard GA-H81M-H Dec. 25, 2014 Dec. 25, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-H 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 ...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-H 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 ...
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... COM ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® BAT Super I/O PCIEX16 GA-H81M-H PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® H81 TPM CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SATA3 1 0 3 2 SATA2 Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above...
... COM ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® BAT Super I/O PCIEX16 GA-H81M-H PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® H81 TPM CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SATA3 1 0 3 2 SATA2 Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above...
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GA-H81M-H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 HDMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) ...
GA-H81M-H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 HDMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) ...
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... the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 6 - If you are uncertain...your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to...
... the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 6 - If you are uncertain...your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to...
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...any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" ... listed in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. USB Blocker - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module ...
...any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" ... listed in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. USB Blocker - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module ...
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...not remove the CPU socket cover before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: ...When enabling Dual Channel mode with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - It is not recommended that memory of...
...not remove the CPU socket cover before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: ...When enabling Dual Channel mode with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - It is not recommended that memory of...
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...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. Use this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are ..., USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. It also supports up to HDMI.
...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. Use this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are ..., USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. It also supports up to HDMI.
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... 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3 9 4 10 12 8 11 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) CLR_CMOS 12) TPM 13) COM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 -
... 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3 9 4 10 12 8 11 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) CLR_CMOS 12) TPM 13) COM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 -
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... the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it is not connected, the computer will not start. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. Definition 1 3.3V Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of...power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply ...
... the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it is not connected, the computer will not start. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. Definition 1 3.3V Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of...power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply ...
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..., power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. PLED+ PLED- Connects to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC...
..., power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. PLED+ PLED- Connects to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC...
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... in system's failure to keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item ... utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup...
... in system's failure to keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item ... utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup...
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... will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on the memory timings. Enabled allows the system to the motherboard CI header. && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to Manual or Advanced...
... will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on the memory timings. Enabled allows the system to the motherboard CI header. && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to Manual or Advanced...
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... the desired value. - 21 - The time format is subject to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
... the desired value. - 21 - The time format is subject to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
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... device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to load the optimal BIOS default... to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from that worked properly (last known good record). For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 29 -
... device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to load the optimal BIOS default... to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from that worked properly (last known good record). For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 29 -
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...contents there of must not be imparted to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of Certain Hazardous Substances in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of properly. - 30...maximize the use of landfills for RoHS (Restriction of disposal will be prosecuted. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. If you need ...
...contents there of must not be imparted to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of Certain Hazardous Substances in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of properly. - 30...maximize the use of landfills for RoHS (Restriction of disposal will be prosecuted. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. If you need ...