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...gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-H81M-D3H Motherboard GA-H81M-D3H... Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE.
...gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-H81M-D3H Motherboard GA-H81M-D3H... Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE.
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-D3H 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 28 2-7 Save...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-D3H 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 28 2-7 Save...
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GA-H81M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... PCI Express Bus x4 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Intel® H81 D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 8 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 (Front...
GA-H81M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... PCI Express Bus x4 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Intel® H81 D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 8 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 (Front...
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... * Available applications in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 - ...138; iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled...
... * Available applications in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 - ...138; iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled...
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...wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. Enabling ...- 9 - The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ••...
...wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. Enabling ...- 9 - The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ••...
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... heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered PLED+ PLED- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker...
... heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered PLED+ PLED- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker...
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...power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 ...and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in system malfunction. •• It is replaced with caution. Turn off your computer and unplug the ...
...power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 ...and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in system malfunction. •• It is replaced with caution. Turn off your computer and unplug the ...
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...system's failure to boot. This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. - 17 - Whether the system will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1d) Function Keys •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to... its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of...
...system's failure to boot. This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. - 17 - Whether the system will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1d) Function Keys •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to... its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of...
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... specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to select the number of CPU cores may vary depending... CPU). of active cores. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used . && Uncore Frequency Displays the current...
... specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to select the number of CPU cores may vary depending... CPU). of active cores. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used . && Uncore Frequency Displays the current...
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...you to determine whether to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function... CPU that supports this function. the second is the memory frequency that is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. ...
...you to determine whether to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function... CPU that supports this function. the second is the memory frequency that is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. ...
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... to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced...intrusion status and the Case Open field will display as 1.50V. && 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. ...
... to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced...intrusion status and the Case Open field will display as 1.50V. && 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. ...
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... different speeds according to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the...) Silent Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to the CPU temperature. When CPU/system temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
... different speeds according to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the...) Silent Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to the CPU temperature. When CPU/system temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
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...hour, minute, and second. The date format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . - 22 - Use to switch between the Hour, Minute...language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date, and year. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on the type of password ...
...hour, minute, and second. The date format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . - 22 - Use to switch between the Hour, Minute...language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date, and year. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on the type of password ...
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...-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices... && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. For example, you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on...
...-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices... && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. For example, you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on...
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... item, type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Network stack is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select which ...Ipv6 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to configure a user password. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press ....
... item, type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Network stack is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select which ...Ipv6 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to configure a user password. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press ....
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...port to EHCI. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to EHCI controller. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to xHCI controller. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices prior to enable the xHCI controller and reroute... according to setting used in previous boots (for the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to OS boot. If...
...port to EHCI. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to EHCI controller. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to xHCI controller. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices prior to enable the xHCI controller and reroute... according to setting used in previous boots (for the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to OS boot. If...
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... Parallel Port is at which the system will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configur this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on...
... Parallel Port is at which the system will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configur this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on...
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... you select and select Yes to confirm. First select the profile you to select a device to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Press to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press on this item and select Yes to boot immediately. Your system will restart automatically and boot from...to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to complete. Or you can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to save the current BIOS settings to input the profile previously created from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in optimum state. You can select Select File...
... you select and select Yes to confirm. First select the profile you to select a device to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Press to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press on this item and select Yes to boot immediately. Your system will restart automatically and boot from...to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to complete. Or you can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to save the current BIOS settings to input the profile previously created from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in optimum state. You can select Select File...