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... Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: - 3 - Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In...
... Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: - 3 - Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...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 ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots ...memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest 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 -...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots ...memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest 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 -...
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... Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU ...- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following ...
... Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU ...- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following ...
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...with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be 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...motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1....
...with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be 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...motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1....
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... is also called a printer port. Before using this port for DVI-D and HDMI is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash... a printer, scanner and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector.
... is also called a printer port. Before using this port for DVI-D and HDMI is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash... a printer, scanner and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector.
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... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 30 - 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 14) COM (Serial Port Header, White) The COM header... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 30 - 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 14) COM (Serial Port Header, White) The COM header... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... only if you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will work stably with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the...
... only if you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will work stably with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the...
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...(default), Large. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 40 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and... automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Access Mode Allows you to CHS. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel...
...(default), Large. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 40 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and... automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Access Mode Allows you to CHS. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel...
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... drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing Zone Landing zone. If you to None. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error...
... drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing Zone Landing zone. If you to None. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error...
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... party add-in the NVIDIA® GeForce 8100 chipset or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV...
... party add-in the NVIDIA® GeForce 8100 chipset or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel NV...
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...® Vista®. Disabled Disables this item and set the date and time as following: Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system at least 1A on the system. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET... the system, enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by Alarm Determines whether to power on a specific day in a month. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Note: When using this item. Press on this function. (Default) ...
...® Vista®. Disabled Disables this item and set the date and time as following: Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system at least 1A on the system. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET... the system, enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by Alarm Determines whether to power on a specific day in a month. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Note: When using this item. Press on this function. (Default) ...
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... without the need to see its information. Before you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Smart...The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 68 - The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using ... After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software.
... without the need to see its information. Before you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Smart...The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 68 - The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using ... After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software.
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... RAID mode, stripe block size, hard drive model name, and hard drive capacity, etc. Now, you have created (Figure 6). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot Specification. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or + in the BIOS.) Boot BBS MediaShield BIOS Apr 25 2008 - After that...
... RAID mode, stripe block size, hard drive model name, and hard drive capacity, etc. Now, you have created (Figure 6). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot Specification. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or + in the BIOS.) Boot BBS MediaShield BIOS Apr 25 2008 - After that...