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... manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Copyright © 2021 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD... For product-related information, check on our website at: https://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. Example: Changes to the specifications and...
... manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Copyright © 2021 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD... For product-related information, check on our website at: https://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. Example: Changes to the specifications and...
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Table of Contents H310M HD3 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory Notices...39 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents H310M HD3 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory Notices...39 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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... Operating System Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Fast Boot - Platform Power Management - System Information Viewer... GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Smart TimeLock - Cloud Station - Smart Backup - Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS ...
... Operating System Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Fast Boot - Platform Power Management - System Information Viewer... GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Smart TimeLock - Cloud Station - Smart Backup - Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS ...
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... card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to...
... card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to...
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... 32 1 0 _F 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plug_ g0ing fFor the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then install the mounting clip first. Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole...
... 32 1 0 _F 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plug_ g0ing fFor the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then install the mounting clip first. Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole...
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... and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing...
... and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing...
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... PD4 24 No Pin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PD5 26 GND 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . 12) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM...
... PD4 24 No Pin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PD5 26 GND 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . 12) COMB (Serial Port Header) The COM...
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...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. 15) 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 values, ...
...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. 15) 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 values, ...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move among the items and press to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. Easy Mode allows ...Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) ...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move among the items and press to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. Easy Mode allows ...Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) ...
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... Setup Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 20 - Classic Setup Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move...numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes ...
... Setup Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 20 - Classic Setup Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move...numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes ...
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...ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU ...Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/...
...ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU ...Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/...
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... the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (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...Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note 1)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPU power...
... the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (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...Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note 1)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPU power...
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... && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that is displayed according to your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Allows you to manually adjust the memory ...frequency that support this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and...
... && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that is displayed according to your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Allows you to manually adjust the memory ...frequency that support this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and...
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...status record, set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to the motherboard CI header. Actual...Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage ...
...status record, set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to the motherboard CI header. Actual...Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage ...
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...at slow speeds. Manual 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...Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows ...
...at slow speeds. Manual 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...Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows ...
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... Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. is set the desired value. - 27 - the User level only allows you to make changes to certain... BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The ...
... Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. is set the desired value. - 27 - the User level only allows you to make changes to certain... BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The ...
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...On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo 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. System A password is ...
...On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo 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. System A password is ...
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...: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to Enabled.
...: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to Enabled.
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.... Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. Type the password again and press . When prompted for the password, enter the correct one first... password only allows you to configure a user password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . Type the password again and press . Press...
.... Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. Type the password again and press . When prompted for the password, enter the correct one first... password only allows you to configure a user password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . Type the password again and press . Press...