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... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...36 2-4 System Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...36 2-4 System Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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... GA-H97N. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z97j/H97kl Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
... GA-H97N. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z97j/H97kl Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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...the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 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 chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x HDMI ports ...
...the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 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 chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x HDMI ports ...
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Smart Recovery 2 - OO Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation - 12 - Cloud Stationjk - Smart TimeLock - System Information Viewer - NN Only for GA-H97N. EZ Setup - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Operating System Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage...
Smart Recovery 2 - OO Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation - 12 - Cloud Stationjk - Smart TimeLock - System Information Viewer - NN Only for GA-H97N. EZ Setup - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Operating System Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage...
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... have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory 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. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is...
... have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory 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. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card...
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... Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DVI-I Port The DVI-I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. It also supports up to connect your operating system. MM Only for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. NN Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 19 - Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports...
... Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DVI-I Port The DVI-I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. It also supports up to connect your operating system. MM Only for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. NN Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 19 - Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports...
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... power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. 3. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be handled in damage to replace the battery by removing the battery cable: 1. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Plug in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced with an incorrect model...
... power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. 3. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be handled in damage to replace the battery by removing the battery cable: 1. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Plug in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced with an incorrect model...
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... RAID 10. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. •• To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports...
... RAID 10. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. •• To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Hardware Installation Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 29 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Hardware Installation Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 29 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
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BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. ••...
BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. ••...
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... set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Controlj (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Valuej This value is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in accordance with five different overclocking configurations. `` M.I.T. The adjustable range is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock...
... set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Controlj (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Valuej This value is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in accordance with five different overclocking configurations. `` M.I.T. The adjustable range is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock...
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... enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When the CPU power...
... enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When the CPU power...
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... Case Open field will show "No". BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header...
... Case Open field will show "No". BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header...
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... setting. (Default: Auto) && DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2. (Default) Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1. && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - && System Fan Speed Control...
... setting. (Default: Auto) && DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2. (Default) Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1. && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - && System Fan Speed Control...
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... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list.
... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list.
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... 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. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. After configuring this item, set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 47 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup This item is configurable...
... 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. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. After configuring this item, set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 47 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup This item is configurable...
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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. Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to enable the xHCI controller and reroute...
... 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. Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to enable the xHCI controller and reroute...
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...&& DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. BIOS Setup Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand...
...&& DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. BIOS Setup Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand...
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... Enabled. (Default:L0sL1) && PCH DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by keyboard, and wake on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply...
... Enabled. (Default:L0sL1) && PCH DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by keyboard, and wake on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply...