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Table of Contents GA-H81M-H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-H 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 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System Information 21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...28 Chapter 3 Appendix...29 Drivers Installation...29 Regulatory Statements 30 Contact ...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-H 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 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System Information 21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...28 Chapter 3 Appendix...29 Drivers Installation...29 Regulatory Statements 30 Contact ...
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...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 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header - 7 - Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Maximum shared memory...
...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 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header - 7 - Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Maximum shared memory...
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... 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. 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE...
... 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. 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE...
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... set beyond hardware specifications since it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the system bus frequency be installed in only one direction. After the memory is not recommended that memory of the CPU. It may locate...
... set beyond hardware specifications since it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the system bus frequency be installed in only one direction. After the memory is not recommended that memory of the CPU. It may locate...
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... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - Connect a monitor that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification...
... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - Connect a monitor that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification...
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... fan headers are 4-pin. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. 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 all devices are...
... fan headers are 4-pin. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. 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 all devices are...
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... system reports system startup status by default. •• Audio signals will be heard if no problem is on the chassis to this header according to this header. Connects to the reset switch on the chassis SfrontSpanUel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of poweBr switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2__L S 2 GND S_ 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2__R...
... system reports system startup status by default. •• Audio signals will be heard if no problem is on the chassis to this header according to this header. Connects to the reset switch on the chassis SfrontSpanUel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of poweBr switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2__L S 2 GND S_ 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2__R...
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...- 4 NDTR- 9 NRI- Each USB header can provide one serial port via an optional USB bracket. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always 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 B_ (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," foBr BSIOSS configurations). 1 12) TPM (Trusted...
...- 4 NDTR- 9 NRI- Each USB header can provide one serial port via an optional USB bracket. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always 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 B_ (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," foBr BSIOSS configurations). 1 12) TPM (Trusted...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this chapter are for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E1) Function Keys On the main menu of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this chapter are for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E1) Function Keys On the main menu of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
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... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit according to set the CPU Uncore ratio. of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto...
... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit according to set the CPU Uncore ratio. of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto...
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... Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to your memory specification. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. - 19 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory...
... Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to your memory specification. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. - 19 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory...
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... changes 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 each channel of the memory to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set CPU and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled...
... changes 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 each channel of the memory to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set CPU and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled...
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.... (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. Actual operation mode is subject to Manual. Options are...
.... (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. Actual operation mode is subject to Manual. Options are...
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... as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you enter BIOS Setup. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function...
... as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you enter BIOS Setup. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function...
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Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the...
Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the...
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... Disables or enables booting from the network to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Type the password again and press . However, the user password only allows you to make changes...
... Disables or enables booting from the network to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Type the password again and press . However, the user password only allows you to make changes...
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.... Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in this mode. Then it should route the ports to xHCI controller. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation 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 USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Note: OS has to setting used in...
.... Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in this mode. Then it should route the ports to xHCI controller. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation 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 USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Note: OS has to setting used in...
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... support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Advanced Host Controller...
... support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Advanced Host Controller...
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... at low load, a self-protection will be powered on the system. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this occurs, please set to shutdown or fail. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load.
... at low load, a self-protection will be powered on the system. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this occurs, please set to shutdown or fail. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load.
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... device you to select a device to boot immediately. Or you can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings...
... device you to select a device to boot immediately. Or you can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings...
