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... H470M DS3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...36 2-7 Boot...37 2-8 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 41 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 43 3-3 Drivers Installation...
... H470M DS3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...36 2-7 Boot...37 2-8 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 41 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 43 3-3 Drivers Installation...
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...-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H470 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 3 displays at x4 (PCIEX4) ŠŠ 2 x PCI Express...
...-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H470 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 3 displays at x4 (PCIEX4) ŠŠ 2 x PCI Express...
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... licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Backup - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 -
... licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Backup - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 -
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...;• Locate the pin one direction. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
...;• Locate the pin one direction. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that...
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... ground wire). 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector...
... ground wire). 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector...
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.... When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). B 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). This function requires a cBhassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensoBr. •• NC: No connection. Make s_urSe the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. S S U 12345 19 Connects to the chassis intrusion switch_...
.... When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). B 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). This function requires a cBhassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensoBr. •• NC: No connection. Make s_urSe the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. S S U 12345 19 Connects to the chassis intrusion switch_...
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... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults...
... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults...
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... battery/clear CMOS jumper in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to make adjustments for how to boot. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, 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...
... battery/clear CMOS jumper in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to make adjustments for how to boot. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, 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...
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...-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you to set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is present only when you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. For more information...
...-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you to set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is present only when you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. For more information...
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... Control is overheated. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS...
... Control is overheated. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS...
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... of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of system memory that supports this feature. - 31 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you install a CPU that can be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. && ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on...
... of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of system memory that supports this feature. - 31 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you install a CPU that can be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. && ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on...
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... enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
... enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
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... enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to AHCI mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
... enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to AHCI mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
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.... && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. ƒƒ Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to the temperature...
.... && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. ƒƒ Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to the temperature...
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... speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power...
... speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power...
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...; Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Go to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and...
...; Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Go to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and...
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... block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to the array. Under RAID Volumes you want to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be brought back to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU. If you can see more detailed information, press on the number of the hard drives being installed). Enter...
... block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to the array. Under RAID Volumes you want to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be brought back to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU. If you can see more detailed information, press on the number of the hard drives being installed). Enter...
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... be accelerated. 3. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on -screen instructions to ensure system performance and compatibility. The Optane™ memory must be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to proceed. The hard drive/SSD to be GPT formatted and have to AHCI. After re-entering the operating system...
... be accelerated. 3. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on -screen instructions to ensure system performance and compatibility. The Optane™ memory must be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to proceed. The hard drive/SSD to be GPT formatted and have to AHCI. After re-entering the operating system...
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... SATA-based boot drive. Then select which one of them to Manual. When completed, restart the system. 5. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to RST Controlled. 3. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 44 - After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is set PCIe Storage Dev On Port...
... SATA-based boot drive. Then select which one of them to Manual. When completed, restart the system. 5. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to RST Controlled. 3. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 44 - After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is set PCIe Storage Dev On Port...
