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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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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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...-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - 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...
...-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - 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...in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 2) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. - 8 - DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. k Only for GA-H55M-USB3. (Note 1) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g.
...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...in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 2) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. - 8 - DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. k Only for GA-H55M-USB3. (Note 1) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g.
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Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Support 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... 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 - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 ...
Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Support 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... 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 - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) (Note 4) - 1 ...
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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 - Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel IEEE 1394... to the internal USB headers) k w NEC D720200F1 chip: - w iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB w Chipset: - k Only for GA-H57M-USB3.
... 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 - Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel IEEE 1394... to the internal USB headers) k w NEC D720200F1 chip: - w iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB w Chipset: - k Only for GA-H57M-USB3.
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... share the same ports with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be...
... share the same ports with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be...
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.... Hardware Installation - 20 - DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use only one of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations...
.... Hardware Installation - 20 - DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use only one of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations...
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... 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_I 14) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 16) F_USB4 j 17) F_1394 18) COMA 19) CLR_CMOS 20) PHASE_LED j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •...
... 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_I 14) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 16) F_USB4 j 17) F_1394 18) COMA 19) CLR_CMOS 20) PHASE_LED j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •...
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Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. - 25 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at ...drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Refer to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. The H57 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. 6) IDE...
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. j Only for GA-H55M-USB3. - 25 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at ...drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. k Only for GA-H57M-USB3. Refer to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. The H57 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. 6) IDE...
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... and then attach the other end of the cable to IEEE 1394a specification. Pin No. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your...
... and then attach the other end of the cable to IEEE 1394a specification. Pin No. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your...
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... to RAID(XHD) automatically. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. When set to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H57/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for...
... to RAID(XHD) automatically. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. When set to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H57/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for...
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... a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance... without the need for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. The following procedure details the steps to...
... a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance... without the need for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. The following procedure details the steps to...
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... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, and SATA2_4 ports are supported by H57 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your...
... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, and SATA2_4 ports are supported by H57 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your...
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... in your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for GA-H57M-USB3. If you have and the BIOS version. - 89 - The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your... this item to Integrated Peripherals, ensure that Onboard SATA/IDE Device is enabled. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) j PCH SATA Control Mode ...
... in your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for GA-H57M-USB3. If you have and the BIOS version. - 89 - The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from your... this item to Integrated Peripherals, ensure that Onboard SATA/IDE Device is enabled. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) j PCH SATA Control Mode ...