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Table of Contents H310M H 2.0 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 Drivers Installation...37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents H310M H 2.0 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 Drivers Installation...37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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...® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 1 GB ŠŠ Realtek® ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB...
...® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 1 GB ŠŠ Realtek® ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB...
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... Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
... Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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... that the motherboard supports the memory. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off...
... that the motherboard supports the memory. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off...
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... Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel...
... Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel...
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... motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 32 10 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for more information. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA...
... motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 32 10 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for more information. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA...
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... may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED...
... may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for one . Turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 17 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Damage to your devices may clear the CMOS...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for one . Turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 17 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Damage to your devices may clear the CMOS...
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... reset the board to default values. (Refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . In Easy Mode, you need to) 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. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. Easy Mode allows users...
... reset the board to default values. (Refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . In Easy Mode, you need to) 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. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. Easy Mode allows users...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature allows the processor to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. Enabling this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature allows the processor to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. Enabling this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
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... decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support...
... decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory...
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... provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of each channel of the PCI Express slots to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore...
... provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of each channel of the PCI Express slots to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore...
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... for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. You can set the...
... for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. You can set the...
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... are connected. Press on the boot device list. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - This item is present only if at system startup. After configuring this item, 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 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 Windows 10 64-bit...
... are connected. Press on the boot device list. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - This item is present only if at system startup. After configuring this item, 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 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 Windows 10 64-bit...
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... 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. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
... 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. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
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...entering BIOS Setup. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables...
...entering BIOS Setup. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables...
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... Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded...
... Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded...
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...(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack...
...(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack...
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... device connected to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on the system. - 34 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to the CPU PEG bus. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables...
... device connected to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on the system. - 34 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to the CPU PEG bus. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables...
