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...Manual. For product-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. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual ... and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form ...
...Manual. For product-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. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual ... and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form ...
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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 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...
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 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...
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...Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ... control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form...
...Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ... control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form...
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...the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - 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, ...the power outlet before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
...the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - 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, ...the power outlet before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for USB devices. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this port first. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback ... the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate...
... and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for USB devices. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this port first. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback ... the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate...
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...). QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to update the BIOS when your system is complete. Save the latest BIOS on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 SATA3 32 10 1 7 7 G.QBOFM 1 SATA3 1 5 1 4 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN...
...). QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to update the BIOS when your system is complete. Save the latest BIOS on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 SATA3 32 10 1 7 7 G.QBOFM 1 SATA3 1 5 1 4 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN...
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... down and then secure it with the SATA3 0/1 connector. The M2P connector shares bandwidth with the screw. Refer to co_3rrectly inUstall an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. M2Q 110 80 60 42 M2P 80 60 42 _ Follow the steps below to the following table for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability...
... down and then secure it with the SATA3 0/1 connector. The M2P connector shares bandwidth with the screw. Refer to co_3rrectly inUstall an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. M2Q 110 80 60 42 M2P 80 60 42 _ Follow the steps below to the following table for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability...
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... Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. configure the way to turn off (S5). The...
... Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. configure the way to turn off (S5). The...
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...to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder...cord. 2. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to factory defaults. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself...
...to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder...cord. 2. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to factory defaults. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself...
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...the computer boots. In Easy Mode, you can 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 is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest ...the system is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to accept or enter a sub-menu. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS. Function Keys There are for how to the "...
...the computer boots. In Easy Mode, you can 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 is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest ...the system is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to accept or enter a sub-menu. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS. Function Keys There are for how to the "...
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...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 23 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 23 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
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of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to ...FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz) && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Early Power On Allows you to CPU, chipset, or...
of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to ...FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz) && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Early Power On Allows you to CPU, chipset, or...
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... allows the processor to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost...- 26 - dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). ...
... allows the processor to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost...- 26 - dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). ...
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...C-States Control is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to decrease... && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you to set a current limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Per Core ...
...C-States Control is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to decrease... && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you to set a current limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Per Core ...
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...XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. ...Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, ...
...XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. ...Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, ...
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.... Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power...
.... Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power...
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... Power On State is subject to control the fan speed in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement...
... Power On State is subject to control the fan speed in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement...
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..., 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the... the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
..., 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the... the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
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...or key to set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level ...depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. 2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your PCI Express and M.2 devices if installed. Q-Flash Allows you to access...
...or key to set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level ...depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. 2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your PCI Express and M.2 devices if installed. Q-Flash Allows you to access...
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...A password is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric ...process completes. (Default) All SATA Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that ...
...A password is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric ...process completes. (Default) All SATA Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that ...