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... GA-H170-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H170-D3H DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power Management 34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation...
... GA-H170-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H170-D3H DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power Management 34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation...
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... GA-H170-D3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memoryj Memoryk Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® H170 Express Chipset 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
... GA-H170-D3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memoryj Memoryk Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® H170 Express Chipset 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Support for the supported configurations with the M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors. Chipset: - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Support for the supported configurations with the M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors. Chipset: - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header...
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...\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - AutoGreen - Easy RAID - Smart TimeLock - GA-H170-D3H GA-H170-D3H DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - Smart Keyboard - EasyTune - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage cFosSpeed Support for Windows...
...\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - AutoGreen - Easy RAID - Smart TimeLock - GA-H170-D3H GA-H170-D3H DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - Smart Keyboard - EasyTune - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage cFosSpeed Support for Windows...
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... CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds...
... CPU. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds...
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...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is...
...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is...
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... (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. HD+ (refer to work or even damage it. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
... (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. HD+ (refer to work or even damage it. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
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.... Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 touch the two pins for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 4 N_-S4_S5 5 GND S_ 16) COMA (Serial Port Header) SF _ The...
.... Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 touch the two pins for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 4 N_-S4_S5 5 GND S_ 16) COMA (Serial Port Header) SF _ The...
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... the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for 5 seconds.) 3. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to...
... the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for 5 seconds.) 3. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to...
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... long it takes to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies...
... long it takes to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 24 - ...
The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 24 - ...
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... CPU/system temperature. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory 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 the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header...
... CPU/system temperature. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory 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 the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header...
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... contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - This...
... contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - This...
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... the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process...
... the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process...
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... display. (Default) Sets the graphics card on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. - 31 - This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. The LEDs stay constantly on. (Default) The brightness of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled...
... display. (Default) Sets the graphics card on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. - 31 - This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. The LEDs stay constantly on. (Default) The brightness of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled...
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... TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to TPM Clear. (Default: None) && TPM 20 InterfaceType Allows you to select whether to select the communication interface for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 32 -
... TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to TPM Clear. (Default: None) && TPM 20 InterfaceType Allows you to select whether to select the communication interface for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 32 -
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... Control 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) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode...
... Control 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) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode...
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..., enter BIOS Setup again. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard you want to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to RAID. 2. Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-1." Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Turn on the motherboard. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to configure UEFI RAID...
..., enter BIOS Setup again. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard you want to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to RAID. 2. Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-1." Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Turn on the motherboard. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to configure UEFI RAID...
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... size. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of Windows operating system for information on your USB thumb drive. 2. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create Volume and press to Select Disks. 4. After setting the capacity, move to begin creating the RAID array. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to proceed. 4. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
... size. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of Windows operating system for information on your USB thumb drive. 2. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create Volume and press to Select Disks. 4. After setting the capacity, move to begin creating the RAID array. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to proceed. 4. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...