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... HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. For example, users can listen to be present on the next page. A. The picture to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at the same time. Configuring Speakers (The following for multi-channel speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio...
... HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. For example, users can listen to be present on the next page. A. The picture to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at the same time. Configuring Speakers (The following for multi-channel speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio...
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... you'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. It is recommended...
... you'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. It is recommended...
RAID Setup Guide
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... install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive...
... install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents GA-Q270M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...24 2-4 BIOS...25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Chipset...31 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-Q270M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...24 2-4 BIOS...25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Chipset...31 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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...; Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe...
...; Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe...
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...the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express 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 S/PDIF Out header 1 x speaker header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
...the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express 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 S/PDIF Out header 1 x speaker header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
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... - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 10 64-bit (for 7th Generation Intel® processors) Support for Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 8.1 64-bit/Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit (for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - AutoGreen - Easy RAID - Smart TimeLock - BIOS Setup - Cloud Station - Platform Power Management - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Color Temperature - Please visit GIGABYTE's website...
... - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 10 64-bit (for 7th Generation Intel® processors) Support for Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 8.1 64-bit/Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit (for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - AutoGreen - Easy RAID - Smart TimeLock - BIOS Setup - Cloud Station - Platform Power Management - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Color Temperature - Please visit GIGABYTE's website...
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...; Locate the pin one direction. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
...; Locate the pin one direction. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if...
... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if...
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Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. USB 0_ B 1 2 B_ Definition GND TXP SATA3 1 0 7 1 3 TXN 4 GND 7 17 1 5 RXN 6 RXP _F 7 GND F_USB3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 SSD to create a RAID set with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be installed and refasten the screw and nut...
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. USB 0_ B 1 2 B_ Definition GND TXP SATA3 1 0 7 1 3 TXN 4 GND 7 17 1 5 RXN 6 RXP _F 7 GND F_USB3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 SSD to create a RAID set with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be installed and refasten the screw and nut...
Users Manual
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn off . Definition Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn off . Definition Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17...
Users Manual
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... reset the board to default values. (Refer to accept or enter a sub-menu. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 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: T17) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup...
... reset the board to default values. (Refer to accept or enter a sub-menu. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 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: T17) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup...
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... frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` 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 memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` 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 memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... for fan speed change. && System 1 Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - 23 - && Case Open Displays the detection status of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode...
... for fan speed change. && System 1 Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - 23 - && Case Open Displays the detection status of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode...
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... Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. This item is present only if at least one device for this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives...
... Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. This item is present only if at least one device for this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives...
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...&& Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA...
...&& Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA...
Users Manual
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... Storage Technology screen. Go to Peripherals. After completing, you can see shall depend on the motherboard. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in this section may differ from your computer and press to ensure optimal performance, it is enabled. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for RAID in "C-1." Under RAID Volumes you 'll be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-2." The BIOS Setup...
... Storage Technology screen. Go to Peripherals. After completing, you can see shall depend on the motherboard. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in this section may differ from your computer and press to ensure optimal performance, it is enabled. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for RAID in "C-1." Under RAID Volumes you 'll be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-2." The BIOS Setup...
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... RAID 5 (the selections available depend on configuring a RAID array. - 36 - Then set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to begin . 6. After setting the capacity, move to cancel. 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Skip this volume, press to confirm or to Select Disks. 4. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. If you want to 128 KB. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
... RAID 5 (the selections available depend on configuring a RAID array. - 36 - Then set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to begin . 6. After setting the capacity, move to cancel. 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Skip this volume, press to confirm or to Select Disks. 4. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. If you want to 128 KB. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
Users Manual
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... configuring the audio software. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 37 - The locations of the selected drivers. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you do not need . When the screen requesting you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot...
... configuring the audio software. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 37 - The locations of the selected drivers. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you do not need . When the screen requesting you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot...