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... revision of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be made by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without prior notice. Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Jul. 8, 2014 Jul. 8, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... revision of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be made by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without prior notice. Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Jul. 8, 2014 Jul. 8, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...29 Chapter 3 Appendix...30 Drivers Installation...30 Regulatory Statements 31 Contact ...
Table of Contents GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...29 Chapter 3 Appendix...30 Drivers Installation...30 Regulatory Statements 31 Contact ...
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GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus 2 PCI Express x1 Intel® H81 D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM LPT PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out...
GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus 2 PCI Express x1 Intel® H81 D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM LPT PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out...
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...PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel - 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 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers...
...PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel - 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 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers...
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... voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. EasyTune - EZ Setup - USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves...
... voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. EasyTune - EZ Setup - USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves...
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...; Locate the pin one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode...
...; Locate the pin one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode...
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... not start. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 GND 1 2 SYS_FAN1/2 3 4 +12V /Speed Control 1 2 Sense SYS_FAN3 3 VCC +12V NA •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks...
... not start. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 GND 1 2 SYS_FAN1/2 3 4 +12V /Speed Control 1 2 Sense SYS_FAN3 3 VCC +12V NA •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks...
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... wire assignments and the pin assignments are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. This function requires a chassis with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- SATA3 01 1 Pin No. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED Power Switch Speaker PLED+ PLED- The system reports system startup status by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive...
... wire assignments and the pin assignments are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. This function requires a chassis with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- SATA3 01 1 Pin No. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED Power Switch Speaker PLED+ PLED- The system reports system startup status by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive...
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... wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND _S S_ 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) _ B The headers conform to work or even damage it. For info_rSmation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully reaSdBt_Bhe manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card...
... wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND _S S_ 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) _ B The headers conform to work or even damage it. For info_rSmation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully reaSdBt_Bhe manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card...
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... up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use...
... up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use...
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... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows...
... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows...
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... mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this feature. - 18 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory...
... mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this feature. - 18 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory...
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...Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are configurable...
...Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are configurable...
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... speeds according to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set the operation mode of each slot. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. Options...
... speeds according to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set the operation mode of each slot. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. Options...
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... connected. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 22 - 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN...
... connected. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 22 - 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN...
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... speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices...
... speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices...
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... network to configure a user password. Type the password again and press . Differing from operating systems that only support legacy option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password...
... network to configure a user password. Type the password again and press . Differing from operating systems that only support legacy option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password...
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... of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.(Default) PCI Sets the graphics card on the password item and when requested for a new password, press without entering any password. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. To cancel the password, press on the PCI slot as the first display. && XHCI Mode Allows you...
... of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.(Default) PCI Sets the graphics card on the password item and when requested for a new password, press without entering any password. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. To cancel the password, press on the PCI slot as the first display. && XHCI Mode Allows you...
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...Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled...
...Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled...
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... LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Note: When using this setting.(Default:Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at low load, a self-protection will be effective. - 27 - It allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables...
... LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Note: When using this setting.(Default:Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at low load, a self-protection will be effective. - 27 - It allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables...