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... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M85M-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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Enabling the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35...
... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M85M-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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Enabling the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35...
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...Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 76 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 84 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 85 5-2-4 Using the Sound...
...Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 76 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 84 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 85 5-2-4 Using the Sound...
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... memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8211CL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI (Note 3) technology and conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Chipset: - 1 x IDE connector supporting...
... memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8211CL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI (Note 3) technology and conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Chipset: - 1 x IDE connector supporting...
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... panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used. (Note 4) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 5) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 7) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install...
... panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used. (Note 4) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 5) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 7) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install...
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... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...
... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup...
... PCI Express x16 slot. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup...
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... Enable. • Set iGPU Frame Buffer Control to Manual. • Set Frame Buffer Size to 256MB or 512MB. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for Hybrid SLI Mode: Click the Hybrid SLI icon to show this dialog box. • Choose Additional displays if you want to support multiple displays. • Under Save Power mode, all discrete NVIDIA GPUs are powered off for installation. This makes motherboard GPU and graphics card...
... Enable. • Set iGPU Frame Buffer Control to Manual. • Set Frame Buffer Size to 256MB or 512MB. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for Hybrid SLI Mode: Click the Hybrid SLI icon to show this dialog box. • Choose Additional displays if you want to support multiple displays. • Under Save Power mode, all discrete NVIDIA GPUs are powered off for installation. This makes motherboard GPU and graphics card...
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... sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
... sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... the list. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and...
... the list. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and...
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... onboard VGA as the first display. This item is automatically set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. This feature allows your hard drive. Manual allows the Frame Buffer Size item below to change the current display if it is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility...
... onboard VGA as the first display. This item is automatically set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. This feature allows your hard drive. Manual allows the Frame Buffer Size item below to change the current display if it is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility...
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... card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 45 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function HDMI Audio On-Chip MAC Lan SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Disabled...
... card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 45 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV SATA Controller Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function HDMI Audio On-Chip MAC Lan SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Disabled...
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.... Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Disabled will turn off all of memory allocated for USB devices. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in ECP mode. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the LPT port in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to...
.... Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Disabled will turn off all of memory allocated for USB devices. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in ECP mode. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the LPT port in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to...
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CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 52 - Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Enabled allows the CPU fan ...
CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 52 - Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Enabled allows the CPU fan ...
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... enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. M85M-US2H E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/14/2009-NF-MCP78-6A61OG02C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to -use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive...
... enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. M85M-US2H E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/14/2009-NF-MCP78-6A61OG02C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to -use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive...
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... current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to the main menu. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive...
... current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to the main menu. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive...
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... changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 68 - The HW Monitor tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode...
... changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 68 - The HW Monitor tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode...
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... this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Appendix B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. C . Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer...
... this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Appendix B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. C . Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer...
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... disk. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 76 - Your system will open similar to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. For more details, refer to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to that has CD-ROM support and one blank formatted floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, please directly load the SATA RAID driver from the menu...
... disk. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 76 - Your system will open similar to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. For more details, refer to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to that has CD-ROM support and one blank formatted floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, please directly load the SATA RAID driver from the menu...
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... computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 88 - A: If your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Refer to load BIOS default settings. 6. Q:What do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on...
... computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 88 - A: If your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Refer to load BIOS default settings. 6. Q:What do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on...