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GA-H55M-S2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H55MS2H-1001R
GA-H55M-S2H LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H55MS2H-1001R
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... Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. All rights reserved...For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features ...
... Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. All rights reserved...For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product...
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 for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product...
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GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 HDMI SYS_FAN OPTICAL R_USB USB_LAN CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 PCI1 RTL8111D PCI2 SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCIEX4 IDE ATX BAT GA-H55M-S2H Intel® H55 JMicron JMB368 M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS FDD CD_IN F_USB2 COMA F_USB1 F_PANEL DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 - 7 -
GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 HDMI SYS_FAN OPTICAL R_USB USB_LAN CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 PCI1 RTL8111D PCI2 SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCIEX4 IDE ATX BAT GA-H55M-S2H Intel® H55 JMicron JMB368 M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS FDD CD_IN F_USB2 COMA F_USB1 F_PANEL DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 - 7 -
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...8226; Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read...computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify...
...8226; Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read...computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify...
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... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. ... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •...
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. ... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •...
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... one hand to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your finger...
... one hand to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your finger...
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... the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through ... the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the...
... the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through ... the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the...
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...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3... memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is...
...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3... memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... 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. Align the card with your card.
... 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. Align the card with your card.
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... optical audio. Only microphones still MUST be used to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in...
... optical audio. Only microphones still MUST be used to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 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 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 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 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12...
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... +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 22 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main...
... +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 22 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main...
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...a floppy disk drive. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed... Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap ...
...a floppy disk drive. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed... Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap ...
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... (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. If your optical drive to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front... (HD) and AC'97 audio. Hardware Installation Definition Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
... (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. If your optical drive to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front... (HD) and AC'97 audio. Hardware Installation Definition Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
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... display at the same time. Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, ...carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card....
... display at the same time. Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, ...carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card....