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GA-H57M-USB3 GA-H55M-USB3 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-H57MUB3-1001R
GA-H57M-USB3 GA-H55M-USB3 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-H57MUB3-1001R
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Motherboard GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Jan. 14, 2010 Motherboard GA-H57M-USB3/ GA-H55M-USB3 Jan. 14, 2010
Motherboard GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Jan. 14, 2010 Motherboard GA-H57M-USB3/ GA-H55M-USB3 Jan. 14, 2010
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...in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product,... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. For detailed product information, carefully read or ...
...in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product,... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. For detailed product information, carefully read or ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard 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-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard 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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...; ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and... Theater Function 112 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. - 5 -
...; ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and... Theater Function 112 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. - 5 -
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H57M-USB3 or GA-H55M-USB3 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...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H57M-USB3 or GA-H55M-USB3 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...
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GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB VGA_DVI ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN DP_HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB USB30_LAN NEC D720200F1 LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 IDE ATX FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 RTL8111D SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX4_X1 BAT GA-H57M-USB3/ GA-H55M-USB3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 TSB43AB23 Intel® H57 j Intel® H55 k GIGABYTE SATA2 B_BIOS SATA2_0 M_BIOS SATA2_1 SATA2_3 GSATA2_6 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 GSATA2_5 CLR_CMOS CD_IN COMA F_1394 F_USB4j F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. - 7 - k Only for GA-H57M-USB3.
GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB VGA_DVI ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN DP_HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB USB30_LAN NEC D720200F1 LGA1156 PHASE LED IT8720 IDE ATX FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 RTL8111D SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CODEC PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX4_X1 BAT GA-H57M-USB3/ GA-H55M-USB3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 TSB43AB23 Intel® H57 j Intel® H55 k GIGABYTE SATA2 B_BIOS SATA2_0 M_BIOS SATA2_1 SATA2_3 GSATA2_6 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 GSATA2_5 CLR_CMOS CD_IN COMA F_1394 F_USB4j F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. - 7 - k Only for GA-H57M-USB3.
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...USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1156 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface x16 PCI Express Bus x1 Gen 2 2 USB 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x1 Gen 1 NEC D720200F1 x4/ X1 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 GIGABYTE...Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. (Note 1) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when ...
...USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1156 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface x16 PCI Express Bus x1 Gen 2 2 USB 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x1 Gen 1 NEC D720200F1 x4/ X1 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 GIGABYTE...Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. (Note 1) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when ...
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If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or ...
If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or ...
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... for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 j w GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_5, GSATA2_6) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU w w Chipset w Memory ...
... for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 j w GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_5, GSATA2_6) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU w w Chipset w Memory ...
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... w 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector w 1 x RJ-45 port w 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. - 11 - Hardware Installation Up to 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive USB w Chipset: - k Only for...
... w 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector w 1 x RJ-45 port w 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. - 11 - Hardware Installation Up to 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive USB w Chipset: - k Only for...
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... Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm j Only for output when in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Due to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is enabled.
... Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm j Only for output when in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Due to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is enabled.
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... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...
... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...
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To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, use one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. Step 4: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with your finger. B. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one hand to hold the socket lever and use your index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. When replacing the load plate, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its locked position....
To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, use one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. Step 4: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with your finger. B. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one hand to hold the socket lever and use your index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. When replacing the load plate, make sure to correctly install the CPU into its locked position....
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Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step...
Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step...
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... with two memory modules, be sure to install it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to install them in only one direction. It is installed, be enabled if only one...
... with two memory modules, be sure to install it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to install them in only one direction. It is installed, be enabled if only one...
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Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the ...
Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the ...
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Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express ...
Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express ...
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1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port to this port. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port (Note 1) (Note 3) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to transmit the uncompressed audio/...
1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port to this port. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port (Note 1) (Note 3) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to transmit the uncompressed audio/...
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... conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is one of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions supported depend on configuring a RAID array. Refer to this port for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use the onboard DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, you must install an Intel CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Display Matrix Combination...
... conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is one of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions supported depend on configuring a RAID array. Refer to this port for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use the onboard DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, you must install an Intel CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Display Matrix Combination...