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Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Jun. 12, 2014 Nov. 8, 2013 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior ...
Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Jun. 12, 2014 Nov. 8, 2013 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior ...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-DS2 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-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-DS2 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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... LPT VGA 3 2 SATA2 1 0 SATA3 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® BAT Super I/O PCIEX16 GA-H81M-DS2 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® H81 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are...
... LPT VGA 3 2 SATA2 1 0 SATA3 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® BAT Super I/O PCIEX16 GA-H81M-DS2 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® H81 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are...
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GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek...
GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek...
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...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. •• If you ...suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you use ...
...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. •• If you ...suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you use ...
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...174; Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support &... overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart TimeLock - Supported functions of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, ...
...174; Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support &... overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart TimeLock - Supported functions of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, ...
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...one direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - A memory module can be used . (Go to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory ...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended ...
...one direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - A memory module can be used . (Go to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory ...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended ...
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...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash...peripherals. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The parallel port is compatible to connect devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc...
...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash...peripherals. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The parallel port is compatible to connect devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc...
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...; First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to connect front speakers in jack. Microphones must be used to the connector on the motherboard. - 11 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this jack. This...
...; First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to connect front speakers in jack. Microphones must be used to the connector on the motherboard. - 11 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this jack. This...
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... headers are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13... used that can lead to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start.
... headers are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13... used that can lead to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start.
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... requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. _ B S_ The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2__L S 1 MIC 10 2 2 GND S_ 2 GND 3 MIC2__RB 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 Sense_ U 6 NC __..., reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. The •• RES (Reset Switch): LED is on when...
... requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. _ B S_ The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2__L S 1 MIC 10 2 2 GND S_ 2 GND 3 MIC2__RB 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 Sense_ U 6 NC __..., reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. The •• RES (Reset Switch): LED is on when...
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...Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you need to) to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to boot. When the power...; Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly ...
...Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you need to) to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to boot. When the power...; Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly ...
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... current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU/system temperature. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. `` Channel A/B Memory...
... current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU/system temperature. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. `` Channel A/B Memory...
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... time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is 13:0:0.
... time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is 13:0:0.
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... Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. You can use Windows 8 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 device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save the profile to...
... Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. You can use Windows 8 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 device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save the profile to...
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...as well as most of the materials in , and by disposing of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Under the Directive, used batteries properly. Instead, the device should not be... of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user...
...as well as most of the materials in , and by disposing of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Under the Directive, used batteries properly. Instead, the device should not be... of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user...