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... respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Oct. 9, 2014 Oct. 9, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website...
... respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Oct. 9, 2014 Oct. 9, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-Gaming 3 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 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-Gaming 3 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 15 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements...
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GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 ATX_12V LGA1150 ATX VGA HDMI 3 2 SATA2 1 0 SATA3 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O BAT GA-H81M-Gaming 3 PCIEX16 CODEC F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® H81 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents...
GA-H81M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 ATX_12V LGA1150 ATX VGA HDMI 3 2 SATA2 1 0 SATA3 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O BAT GA-H81M-Gaming 3 PCIEX16 CODEC F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 Intel® H81 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents...
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... system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 4096x2160 * Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB...
... system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 4096x2160 * Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB...
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... prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart TimeLock - Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
... prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart TimeLock - Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
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... Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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... port. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you begin to 1 Gbps data rate. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. HDMI Port The HDMI port is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this audio jack for line in jack. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to connect...
... port. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you begin to 1 Gbps data rate. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. HDMI Port The HDMI port is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this audio jack for line in jack. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to connect...
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... 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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 power connector in damage to connect it is recommended that a power supply...
... 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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 power connector in damage to connect it is recommended that a power supply...
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You may 123 configure the way to work or even damage it. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to the hard drive activity LED on PLED+ PLED...
You may 123 configure the way to work or even damage it. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to the hard drive activity LED on PLED+ PLED...
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... turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 15 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in system's failure to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash...
... turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 15 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in system's failure to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of active cores. Depending on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of active cores. Depending on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays...
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... settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is displayed according to Manual or Advanced Manual. If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses...
... settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is displayed according to Manual or Advanced Manual. If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses...
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... is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to control the fan speed. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && 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. To clear the chassis intrusion...
... is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to control the fan speed. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && 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. To clear the chassis intrusion...
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... fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 21 - After configuring this item 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 installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on the boot device list. For example, only hard drive defined as...
... fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 21 - After configuring this item 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 installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on the boot device list. For example, only hard drive defined as...
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... Enabled. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled...
... Enabled. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled...
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... as installing the OS from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. However, the user password only allows you to configure a user password. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network stack is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default...
... as installing the OS from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. However, the user password only allows you to configure a user password. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network stack is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default...
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... of the monitor display from the installed 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 High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. - 24 - All USB 3.0 devices function as the first display. (Default) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to OS boot. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the...
... of the monitor display from the installed 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 High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. - 24 - All USB 3.0 devices function as the first display. (Default) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to OS boot. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the...
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... EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 25 - 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 AHCI mode...
... EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 25 - 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 AHCI mode...
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...: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && Soft...
...: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && Soft...
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... File in HDD/USB/FDD to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing...
... File in HDD/USB/FDD to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing...