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...translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws ...related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-H81M-HD2 Motherboard GA-H81M-HD2 Dec. 27, 2013 Dec. 27, 2013 Copyright ...
...translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws ...related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-H81M-HD2 Motherboard GA-H81M-HD2 Dec. 27, 2013 Dec. 27, 2013 Copyright ...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-HD2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-HD2 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 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-HD2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-HD2 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 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save...
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GA-H81M-HD2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 DVI-D HDMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (... LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® H81 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out...
GA-H81M-HD2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 DVI-D HDMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (... LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® H81 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out...
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... listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - SMART Recovery 2 Support for ON/...OFF Charge Norton® 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...
... listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - SMART Recovery 2 Support for ON/...OFF Charge Norton® 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...
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... in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
... in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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... cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
... cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
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... Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the USB bracket. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. For HD Front Panel Audio...; The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 16 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to work or even damage it. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 ...
... Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the USB bracket. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. For HD Front Panel Audio...; The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 16 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to work or even damage it. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 ...
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...other unexpected results. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to select the item you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described 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: E2) Function Keys On the main menu of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in system...
...other unexpected results. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to select the item you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described 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: E2) Function Keys On the main menu of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in system...
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... to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this feature. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. This section provides information on the CPU being...
... to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this feature. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. This section provides information on the CPU being...
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... Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when...
... Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when...
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... Disabled Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Memory Initial Parameter Set (Note 2) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal Speed Loads the timing profil for normal frequency memory. High Speed Loads the timing...the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel®...
... Disabled Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Memory Initial Parameter Set (Note 2) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal Speed Loads the timing profil for normal frequency memory. High Speed Loads the timing...the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel®...
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... Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display as 1.50V. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Manual or Advanced Manual. ...Mode is not connected or fails. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving,...
... Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display as 1.50V. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Manual or Advanced Manual. ...Mode is not connected or fails. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving,...
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... enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set to Manual.
... enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set to Manual.
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...the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . - ...use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model...
...the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . - ...use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model...
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...select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. For example, you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only... required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After ...
...select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. For example, you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Or if you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only... required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After ...
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... will be requested to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Differing from operating systems that supports this item, type the password, and then press . Enables legacy option ROM first. ...This item is configurable only when Network stack is present only when you to all BIOS settings. (Note) This item is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. Type the password...
... will be requested to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Differing from operating systems that supports this item, type the password, and then press . Enables legacy option ROM first. ...This item is configurable only when Network stack is present only when you to all BIOS settings. (Note) This item is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. Type the password...
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... the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre-boot support. - 27 - && User Password Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to confirm the password. You ..., press without entering any password. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to OS boot. This mode is similar to Auto,...
... the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre-boot support. - 27 - && User Password Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to confirm the password. You ..., press without entering any password. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to OS boot. This mode is similar to Auto,...
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... Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in network card instead of the onboard graphics. If BIOS does not have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to... whether to AHCI mode. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: OS has to xHCI controller. Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to set the onboard graphics memory size.
... Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in network card instead of the onboard graphics. If BIOS does not have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to... whether to AHCI mode. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: OS has to xHCI controller. Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to set the onboard graphics memory size.
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... will enter suspend mode. && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at low load, a self-protection...
... will enter suspend mode. && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at low load, a self-protection...
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...boot from that worked properly (last known good record). - 31 - First select the profile you wish to load and then press to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to complete. Press on ...your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can create up to operate in optimum state. 2-7 Save & Exit && Save &...
...boot from that worked properly (last known good record). - 31 - First select the profile you wish to load and then press to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to complete. Press on ...your storage device. && Load Profiles If your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can create up to operate in optimum state. 2-7 Save & Exit && Save &...