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... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected... mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Jul. 8, 2014 Jul. 8, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected... mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Motherboard GA-H81-D3 Jul. 8, 2014 Jul. 8, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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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 ...
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 ...
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... ATX USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN SYS_FAN1 PCIEX16 BAT GA-H81-D3 B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN3 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIXE1_2 Intel® H81 PCI1 iTE® PCI2 Super I/O PCI3 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 SATA3 0 1 PCIe to PCI Bridge SATA2 2 3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-H81-D3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables...
... ATX USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN SYS_FAN1 PCIEX16 BAT GA-H81-D3 B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN3 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIXE1_2 Intel® H81 PCI1 iTE® PCI2 Super I/O PCI3 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 SATA3 0 1 PCIe to PCI Bridge SATA2 2 3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-H81-D3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables...
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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 ...® 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...
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 ...® 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...
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... an ESD wrist strap, keep 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. - 6 - Prior to installation, carefully read... validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process ...
... an ESD wrist strap, keep 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. - 6 - Prior to installation, carefully read... validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process ...
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...BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ...any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software"...
...BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ...any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software"...
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...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ... B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the ...
...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ... B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the ...
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... Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Use this audio jack for USB devices...
... Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Use this audio jack for USB devices...
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.../2/3 5) SATA3 0/1 6) SATA2 2/3 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 9) SPDIF_O 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) BAT 12) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 - Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in...
.../2/3 5) SATA3 0/1 6) SATA2 2/3 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 9) SPDIF_O 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) BAT 12) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 - Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in...
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... GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. For optimum heat dissipation, it is ... If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 12 - Definition Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. CPU_FAN: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V CPU_FAN 3 Sense...
... GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. For optimum heat dissipation, it is ... If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 12 - Definition Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. CPU_FAN: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V CPU_FAN 3 Sense...
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... GND 10 NC B S S•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals wiGll.bQeBpOrFeMsent on both of the motherboard header. Definition _U _ 1 _ P_ower (35V) 6 USB DY+ B 9 1 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 10 2 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 ...supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cBable (provided by expansion cards)Sfor digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For info_rSmation about connecting the...
... GND 10 NC B S S•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals wiGll.bQeBpOrFeMsent on both of the motherboard header. Definition _U _ 1 _ P_ower (35V) 6 USB DY+ B 9 1 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 10 2 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 ...supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cBable (provided by expansion cards)Sfor digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For info_rSmation about connecting the...
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... and downloads the latest version of explosion if the battery is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries ...;• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for...
... and downloads the latest version of explosion if the battery is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries ...;• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for...
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.... 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 : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set Reset...
.... 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 : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set Reset...
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... as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not...
... as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not...
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... the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. For more software... information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 30 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the ...
... the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. For more software... information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 30 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the ...
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...to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to meet RoHS requirement. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping ...a third party nor be used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of printing. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of or...
...to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to meet RoHS requirement. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping ...a third party nor be used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of printing. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of or...