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...product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-...BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of ...
...product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-...BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is ...
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... turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the ... verify that all cables and power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm ...
... turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the ... verify that all cables and power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm ...
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... Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® H55 Express Chipset 2 x...for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2) - 1 x DVI-D port (...1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 -
... Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® H55 Express Chipset 2 x...for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2) - 1 x DVI-D port (...1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 -
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Hardware Installation Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power ...
Hardware Installation Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power ...
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...0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 8) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for... Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (Note 6) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is enabled. (...
...0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 8) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for... Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (Note 6) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is enabled. (...
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...specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment ... layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch...
...specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment ... layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch...
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... and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Hardware Installation - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the socket cover and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Align the CPU... socket lever and use your finger. B. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the load plate is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the pin one hand to correctly...
... and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Hardware Installation - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the socket cover and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Align the CPU... socket lever and use your finger. B. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the load plate is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the pin one hand to correctly...
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... pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 6:... Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
... pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 6:... Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
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...latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. If you begin to insert the...
...latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. If you begin to insert the...
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... DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push...not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
... DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push...not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
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... metal contacts on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for... does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Turn...
... metal contacts on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for... does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Turn...
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...2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3) The DVI-D port ... an all-digital audio/video interface to the default playback device. (Note 1) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for USB ...
...2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3) The DVI-D port ... an all-digital audio/video interface to the default playback device. (Note 1) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for USB ...
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Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Hardware Installation - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in connector. Use this audio jack to ...
Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Hardware Installation - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in connector. Use this audio jack to ...
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... external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off... the devices and your computer. Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 17 4 3 10 8 13 12 11 5 15 14 6 2 7 16 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL ...
... external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off... the devices and your computer. Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 17 4 3 10 8 13 12 11 5 15 14 6 2 7 16 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL ...
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...connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a 2x10 power supply. 42 31 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX Hardware Installation ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND... Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Do not insert the power supply cable into...
...connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a 2x10 power supply. 42 31 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX Hardware Installation ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND... Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Do not insert the power supply cable into...
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...connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The types of different color. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) ...This connector is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). For purchasing the optional ...
...connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The types of different color. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) ...This connector is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). For purchasing the optional ...
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Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 7 7 7 1 1 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Hardware Installation - 24 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If you wish to connect ...
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 7 7 7 1 1 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Hardware Installation - 24 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If you wish to connect ...