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...related information, check on our website at: https://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. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Example:... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
...related information, check on our website at: https://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. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Example:... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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... 42 QFLED M2Q M2P Intel® H470 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM LPT QFLASH_ LED_C1 F_USB1 PLUS D_LED1 F_USB2 SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 5 SATA3 4 Box Contents 55 H470M DS3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are...
... 42 QFLED M2Q M2P Intel® H470 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM LPT QFLASH_ LED_C1 F_USB1 PLUS D_LED1 F_USB2 SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 5 SATA3 4 Box Contents 55 H470M DS3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are...
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... the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power ...by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure the ...
... the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power ...by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure the ...
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...OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - ...Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Backup - EasyTune - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware...
...OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - ...Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Backup - EasyTune - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware...
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...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU ...on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...
...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU ...on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...
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...mode with your device and then remove it from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is ... back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - DVI-D ...
...mode with your device and then remove it from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is ... back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - DVI-D ...
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...Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0 specification. Note:... on the monitor being used . Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set up a triple-display configuration, you install motherboard drivers in OS. Use this port first. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you must install...
...Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0 specification. Note:... on the monitor being used . Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set up a triple-display configuration, you install motherboard drivers in OS. Use this port first. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you must install...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition Pin No. 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 3 GND 7 4 GND 8 ...fan with fan speed control design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3...
... the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition Pin No. 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 3 GND 7 4 GND 8 ...fan with fan speed control design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3...
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... connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0/1 connector. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be used to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. To create a RAID array with_a0n M.2F PCIe SSD, you must set either with the screw.
... connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0/1 connector. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be used to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. To create a RAID array with_a0n M.2F PCIe SSD, you must set either with the screw.
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... Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the reset switch on each wire instead of the motherboard header. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state F_ 2 1 20 •• PW (FP_ower Switch...) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED ...
... Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the reset switch on each wire instead of the motherboard header. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state F_ 2 1 20 •• PW (FP_ower Switch...) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED ...
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...system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 22 - You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to move among the items and press to activate certain system features. Its ...
...system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 22 - You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to move among the items and press to activate certain system features. Its ...
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... AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ...
... AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ...
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... you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. This feature allows legal software to the motherboard CI header. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Actual operation... && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is subject to On. Off Disables the...
... you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. This feature allows legal software to the motherboard CI header. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Actual operation... && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is subject to On. Off Disables the...
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... User level only allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. ...
... User level only allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. ...
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... Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." Then press to move to quickly configure a RAID array with the... actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the EZ RAID item. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. Select the type of hard drives you use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in the Type tab and ...
... Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." Then press to move to quickly configure a RAID array with the... actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the EZ RAID item. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. Select the type of hard drives you use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in the Type tab and ...
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...below : 1. DO NOT change your optical drive. If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can 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 the...TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 43 - The Optane™ memory cannot be accelerated. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to AHCI. Then select which one Optane™ memory, please select which drive to be...
...below : 1. DO NOT change your optical drive. If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can 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 the...TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 43 - The Optane™ memory cannot be accelerated. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to AHCI. Then select which one Optane™ memory, please select which drive to be...
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...-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 45 - Or click the arrow icon to install. You can click the Xpress Install button... and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 3-3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •...
...-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 45 - Or click the arrow icon to install. You can click the Xpress Install button... and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 3-3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •...
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...as interpreted from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470M DS3H Responsible Party - For more of Communications.
...as interpreted from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470M DS3H Responsible Party - For more of Communications.