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Table of Contents H310M S2P 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 Statements 39 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents H310M S2P 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 Statements 39 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
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... 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.) 2 x PCI slots Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x2 SSD support) - 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 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available...
... 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.) 2 x PCI slots Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x2 SSD support) - 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 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available...
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...0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 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...
...0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 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...
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... set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
... set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
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Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Carefully read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as a mouse, modem or other peripherals...
Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Carefully read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as a mouse, modem or other peripherals...
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... LAN port LEDs. Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green) The line out jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. For better sound quality, it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may vary by the device being used ). Connection/Speed LED...
... LAN port LEDs. Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green) The line out jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. For better sound quality, it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may vary by the device being used ). Connection/Speed LED...
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... power connector in damage to the CPU. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed...
... power connector in damage to the CPU. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed...
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... may differ by issuing a beep code. Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if...
... may differ by issuing a beep code. Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if...
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... touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 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 one...
... touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 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 one...
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... Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. When the power is recommended that you want. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system's failure...
... Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. When the power is recommended that you want. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system's failure...
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... voltage will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... voltage will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor...
... power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor...
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... : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU...
... : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU...
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... "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the hardware specification of each channel of the PCI Express slots to set in BIOS under heavy load. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is subject to the motherboard CI header. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows...
... "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the hardware specification of each channel of the PCI Express slots to set in BIOS under heavy load. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is subject to the motherboard CI header. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows...
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... fails. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - `` 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...
... fails. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - `` 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...
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... this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-5 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After configuring this item to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device 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 enter BIOS Setup...
... this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-5 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After configuring this item to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device 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 enter BIOS Setup...
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... POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except 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. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot...
... POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except 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. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot...
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...the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables...
...the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables...
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... support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for IPv6. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support...
... support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for IPv6. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support...
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... system is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power. (Default) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Press any key to the CPU PEG bus. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Enabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on the...
... system is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power. (Default) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Press any key to the CPU PEG bus. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Enabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on the...
