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... Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...46 2-5 BIOS Features 47 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers...
... Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...46 2-5 BIOS Features 47 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers...
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... the GA-H87N, the wireless communication module needs to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Hardware Installation - 12 - Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to be less than the size of...
... the GA-H87N, the wireless communication module needs to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Hardware Installation - 12 - Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to be less than the size of...
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...header) - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...header) - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE's website. USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Wi-Fi Sharejk Support for Cloud Stationjk Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage kl Intel® Wireless Display jk Support for GA-H87N-WIFI.
... x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE's website. USB Blocker Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Wi-Fi Sharejk Support for Cloud Stationjk Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage kl Intel® Wireless Display jk Support for GA-H87N-WIFI.
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... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 20 - Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual...
... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 20 - Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual...
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Use this connector to connect an antenna. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to a place where the signal is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Antenna Connectorjk Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors jk USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. MM Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. - 21 - HDMI Port The HDMI port is good. You...
Use this connector to connect an antenna. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to a place where the signal is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Antenna Connectorjk Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors jk USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. MM Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. - 21 - HDMI Port The HDMI port is good. You...
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... battery holder, making them short for one . Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Gently remove the battery from overheating. When connecting a fan cable...
... battery holder, making them short for one . Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Gently remove the battery from overheating. When connecting a fan cable...
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... Installation 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 (refer to factory defaults. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS...
... Installation 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 (refer to factory defaults. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS...
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... access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that allows the user...
... access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that allows the user...
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... the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. You can save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the...
... the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. You can save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the...
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... C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in order to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. BIOS Setup - 40 -
... C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in order to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. BIOS Setup - 40 -
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... to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. BIOS Setup To boot from the available devices.Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled...
... to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. BIOS Setup To boot from the available devices.Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled...
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... 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 operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows...
... 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 operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows...
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... Intel® GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to EHCI controller. 2-6 Peripherals && Init Display First 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 xHCI software support/availability. - 51 - Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this mode.
... Intel® GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to EHCI controller. 2-6 Peripherals && Init Display First 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 xHCI software support/availability. - 51 - Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this mode.
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...using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && 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 this item to Disabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Memory Size...
...using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && 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 this item to Disabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Memory Size...
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...; SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to the location of the drivers are ready to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. The locations...
...; SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to the location of the drivers are ready to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. The locations...
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... main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. appears, select Yes to a USB flash drive. B. Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Unique Features - 76 - The following procedure assumes that you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Select USB Flash Drive. The monitor will restart after the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
... main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. appears, select Yes to a USB flash drive. B. Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Unique Features - 76 - The following procedure assumes that you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Select USB Flash Drive. The monitor will restart after the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
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... user can connect to make changes on the settings of the security software being used. If the computer is turned off, Intel® SBA will wake up the computer so that are installed on -screen instructions to configure the password and three security questions in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Small Business Advantage to be plugged into a power...
... user can connect to make changes on the settings of the security software being used. If the computer is turned off, Intel® SBA will wake up the computer so that are installed on -screen instructions to configure the password and three security questions in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Small Business Advantage to be plugged into a power...
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... (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is working properly. Appendix Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 107 - A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. Select "Load Optimized Defaults...
... (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is working properly. Appendix Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 107 - A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. Select "Load Optimized Defaults...