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Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-H81.AMP-UP Motherboard GA-H81.AMP-UP Aug. 12, 2013 Aug. 12, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-H81.AMP-UP Motherboard GA-H81.AMP-UP Aug. 12, 2013 Aug. 12, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
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... GA-H81.AMP-UP Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81.AMP-UP 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 Changing the Operational Amplifier 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 Drivers Installation...
... GA-H81.AMP-UP Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81.AMP-UP 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 Changing the Operational Amplifier 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 Drivers Installation...
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... the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 4096x2160 * Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3) Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB header) - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) VIA® VL805 chip: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb...
... the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 4096x2160 * Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3) Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB header) - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) VIA® VL805 chip: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb...
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... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x gain control switches 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In) iTE® I/O Controller Chip System 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 64 Mbit flash Use of...
... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x gain control switches 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In) iTE® I/O Controller Chip System 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 64 Mbit flash Use of...
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... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in accordance with the CPU specifications. It may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) ••...
... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in accordance with the CPU specifications. It may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) ••...
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... This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. - 10 - The two DDR3 memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI Port The HDMI port is compatible to...
... This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. - 10 - The two DDR3 memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI Port The HDMI port is compatible to...
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... connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense SYS_FAN1/2: Pin No. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). Definition 1 3.3V Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. 1/2) ATX_12V/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 the CPU...
... connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense SYS_FAN1/2: Pin No. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). Definition 1 3.3V Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. 1/2) ATX_12V/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 the CPU...
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... - 16 - F_AUDIO(H) 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to your expansion card. (GA-IVB) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition Pin No. DIP 1 23 1 9) SPDIF_O...
... - 16 - F_AUDIO(H) 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to your expansion card. (GA-IVB) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition Pin No. DIP 1 23 1 9) SPDIF_O...
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... sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to the USB bracket. 12) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an optional COM port cable. Plug in...
... sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to the USB bracket. 12) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an optional COM port cable. Plug in...
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... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to your headphone. If this occurs, try to 1 1 clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS. PCIe power connePctCIore(pSoAwTeAr)(cXo5n8nAe-ctOorC)(SATA)(X58A-OC) To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) 1 DB_PORT DB_PORT 2-1 Startup Screen...
... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to your headphone. If this occurs, try to 1 1 clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS. PCIe power connePctCIore(pSoAwTeAr)(cXo5n8nAe-ctOorC)(SATA)(X58A-OC) To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) 1 DB_PORT DB_PORT 2-1 Startup Screen...
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... Setup under the Shortcuts list on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through various settings and make adjustments for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot...
... Setup under the Shortcuts list on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through various settings and make adjustments for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot...
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... the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set the CPU PLL. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings...
... the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set the CPU PLL. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings...
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... a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 21 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. For more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings...
... a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 21 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. For more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings...
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.... && 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 each channel of memory. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. 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 removed, this item will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the...
.... && 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 each channel of memory. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. 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 removed, this item will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the...
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... Initial All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) - 25 - After configuring this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is...
... Initial All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) - 25 - After configuring this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is...
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... - This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is present only when you install a CPU that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the network. set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Always. (Note) This item is set this feature. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow...
... - This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is present only when you install a CPU that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the network. set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Always. (Note) This item is set this feature. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow...
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&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS 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 configure a user password. Press on this item...
&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS 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 configure a user password. Press on this item...
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... pre-boot environment. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless 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 PCI slot as the first display. && XHCI Mode Allows you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices...
... pre-boot environment. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless 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 PCI slot as the first display. && XHCI Mode Allows you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices...
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...in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. For a USB DAC that allows the storage driver to set the onboard graphics memory size. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that has independent power, set this item to Disabled. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics...
...in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. For a USB DAC that allows the storage driver to set the onboard graphics memory size. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that has independent power, set this item to Disabled. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics...
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... powered on LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disable support for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Realtek PCIe...
... powered on LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disable support for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Realtek PCIe...