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... read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://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. Motherboard GA-H110MSTX-HD3 Motherboard GA-H110MSTX-HD3 Oct. 4, 2016 Oct. 4, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual may...
... read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://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. Motherboard GA-H110MSTX-HD3 Motherboard GA-H110MSTX-HD3 Oct. 4, 2016 Oct. 4, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual may...
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Table of Contents GA-H110MSTX-HD3 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 26 2-4 BIOS Features 27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 Drivers Installation...36 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-H110MSTX-HD3 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 26 2-4 BIOS Features 27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 Drivers Installation...36 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
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... panel, 1 port onboard) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 - Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA SSD support) Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port onboard, with CPU (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Intel® H110 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual...
... panel, 1 port onboard) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 - Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA SSD support) Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port onboard, with CPU (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Intel® H110 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 connector 1 x SATA power header 1 x front panel header 1 x battery power header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x serial port power select jumper 1 x speaker header 1 x buzzer header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port 1 x USB Type-C™ port 1 x microphone jack 1...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 connector 1 x SATA power header 1 x front panel header 1 x battery power header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x serial port power select jumper 1 x speaker header 1 x buzzer header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port 1 x USB Type-C™ port 1 x microphone jack 1...
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... vary by motherboard model. Mini-STX Form Factor; 14.0cm x 14.7cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for...
... vary by motherboard model. Mini-STX Form Factor; 14.0cm x 14.7cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for...
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... remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing...
... remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing...
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...enabled if only one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . Dual Channel mode cannot be used . This port supports 12V, 19V power adapters. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high...
...enabled if only one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . Dual Channel mode cannot be used . This port supports 12V, 19V power adapters. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high...
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... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 VCC 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT - 13 - CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. 1/2) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 3) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The speed control...
... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 VCC 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT - 13 - CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. 1/2) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 3) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The speed control...
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.... •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 16) USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Port) The USB port makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms for a few seconds. F_USB3 (Front Panel) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the USB 2.0 specification. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this port for USB devices.
.... •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 16) USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Port) The USB port makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms for a few seconds. F_USB3 (Front Panel) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the USB 2.0 specification. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this port for USB devices.
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... BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. Or 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 you do it is turned on. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. Or 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 you do it is turned on. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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...) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the power limit for the processor. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets...
...) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the power limit for the processor. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets...
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... disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Residency State Regulation (RSR) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as 1.20V. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the memory being used; Auto sets memory...
... disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Residency State Regulation (RSR) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as 1.20V. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the memory being used; Auto sets memory...
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...may become unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the...
...may become unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the...
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... speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. Actual operation mode is set to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slot(s) to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to control the fan speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. Actual operation mode is set to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slot(s) to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to control the fan speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that are connected. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password...
... GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that are connected. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password...
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...&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to Enabled. - 28 - This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && SATA Support All Sata Devices A ll SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Only Enables UEFI option...
...&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to Enabled. - 28 - This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && SATA Support All Sata Devices A ll SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Only Enables UEFI option...
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... Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
... Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
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... connected USB mass storage devices. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables...
... connected USB mass storage devices. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables...
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... Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in network card instead of the onboard graphics. 2-6 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size.
... Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in network card instead of the onboard graphics. 2-6 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size.
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This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. 2-7 Power Management && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI...
This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. 2-7 Power Management && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI...