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..., 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.... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H81M-S1 Motherboard GA-H81M-S1...
..., 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.... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H81M-S1 Motherboard GA-H81M-S1...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-S1 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-S1 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 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 28 2-7 Save...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-S1 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-S1 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 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 28 2-7 Save...
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GA-H81M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) ...; GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® H81 BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 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 (Front Speaker Out...
GA-H81M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) ...; GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® H81 BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 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 (Front Speaker Out...
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... iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating...; Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features...
... iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating...; Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features...
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... the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. After the memory is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to insert the memory, ...guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you begin to install the ...
... the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. After the memory is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to insert the memory, ...guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you begin to install the ...
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Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or ...
Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or ...
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... with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. You may differ by chassis. PLED+ PLED- Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS 123 HD+ HD- Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L_ S 2 GND 3 MIC2_SR_ _ 4 -ACZ_DEBT 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 Sense 6 NC __ 3 7 FAUDIO__ _UJD 8 No Pin B 7 NC...
... with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. You may differ by chassis. PLED+ PLED- Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS 123 HD+ HD- Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L_ S 2 GND 3 MIC2_SR_ _ 4 -ACZ_DEBT 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 Sense 6 NC __ 3 7 FAUDIO__ _UJD 8 No Pin B 7 NC...
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... outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 15 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like ...the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults...
... outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 15 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like ...the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults...
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... program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values ... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
... program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values ... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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...) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may vary depending on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. The adjustable range is present only when you...
...) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may vary depending on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. The adjustable range is present only when you...
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... when using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function...When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit ...
... when using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function...When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit ...
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... this setting. (Default) Normal Standard detection and training Fast Skip memory detection and training in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory... Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 19 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz)...
... this setting. (Default) Normal Standard detection and training Fast Skip memory detection and training in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory... Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 19 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz)...
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...fan condition or fan connection when this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU/system ...temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will display the value based on the SPD data on the memory timings. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is ...
...fan condition or fan connection when this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU/system ...temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will display the value based on the SPD data on the memory timings. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is ...
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... speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to control the fan speed. && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to...
... speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to control the fan speed. && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to...
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...), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level ...depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is ...
...), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level ...depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is ...
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...numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 23 - Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature ...Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only ...
...numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 23 - Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature ...Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only ...
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... Option Control Allows you to select whether to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
... Option Control Allows you to select whether to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
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... changes to all . To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) - 26 - When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. Press again when prompted to confirm. ... Password Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. Press on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the ...
... changes to all . To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) - 26 - When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. Press again when prompted to confirm. ... Password Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. Press on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the ...
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...using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. This item appears only when a USB storage device is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior ... graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to xHCI controller. Then it should route the ports to the...
...using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. This item appears only when a USB storage device is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior ... graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to xHCI controller. Then it should route the ports to the...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to shutdown or fail. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it ...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to shutdown or fail. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it ...