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Table of Contents H310N 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 Statements 39 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents H310N 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 Statements 39 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for the M.2 and SATA connectors. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at the same time Maximum shared memory of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer...
...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for the M.2 and SATA connectors. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at the same time Maximum shared memory of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer...
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... memory bandwidth. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch LGA1151 CPU Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU. 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 power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... memory bandwidth. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch LGA1151 CPU Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU. 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 power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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....) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 2.0 specification. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 keyboard...
....) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 2.0 specification. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 keyboard...
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... properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. The speed control...
... properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. The speed control...
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Step 1: Use a screw driver to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 2: Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 1 7 SATA3 32 10 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND DEBUG PORT 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 be installed and refasten the screw...
Step 1: Use a screw driver to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 2: Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 1 7 SATA3 32 10 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND DEBUG PORT 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 be installed and refasten the screw...
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... pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header 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). For information about connecting the front panel audio...
... pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header 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). For information about connecting the front panel audio...
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...+ 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 9 10 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC S3 B SS S U __ 3 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition 8 D1- For purchasing the optional USB bracke1t,2p3 lease contact the local dealer. 9) SPEAKER (Speaker Header) Connects to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin...
...+ 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 9 10 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC S3 B SS S U __ 3 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition 8 D1- For purchasing the optional USB bracke1t,2p3 lease contact the local dealer. 9) SPEAKER (Speaker Header) Connects to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin...
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... and unplug the power cord from the battery cable header and wait for a few secoFnds. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to factory defaults. B2 (-) Pin No. Open:FN_UoSrBm3aFl Short: Clear CMOS Values _0 •• Always turn off your computer. Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. S F_ 3. S U _ _ _S S_ _ B 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS c_oUnfiguration and reset the CMOS values to a low...
... and unplug the power cord from the battery cable header and wait for a few secoFnds. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to factory defaults. B2 (-) Pin No. Open:FN_UoSrBm3aFl Short: Clear CMOS Values _0 •• Always turn off your computer. Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. S F_ 3. S U _ _ _S S_ _ B 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS c_oUnfiguration and reset the CMOS values to a low...
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... BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can 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 you need to) to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to move through configuration...
... BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can 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 you need to) to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to move through configuration...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. The C8 state is present only when you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. The C8 state is present only when you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables...
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... processor retrieve 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 run in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU...
... processor retrieve 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 run in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU...
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... support this feature. - 24 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to be configurable. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory being used; && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory 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 setting. (Default...
... support this feature. - 24 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to be configurable. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory being used; && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory 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 setting. (Default...
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... PCI Express slots to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is subject to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of memory. 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 Loadline Calibration Allows you to set Reset Case...
... PCI Express slots to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is subject to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of memory. 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 Loadline Calibration Allows you to set Reset Case...
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... the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. You can adjust the fan speed with System...
... the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. You can adjust the fan speed with System...
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... the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and 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 hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required...
... the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and 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 hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required...
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... 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 select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support...
... 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 select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support...
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...first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to enable or disable this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices 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) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays...
...first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to enable or disable this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices 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) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays...
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...Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy 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) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default...
...Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy 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) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default...
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.... Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. Note: To use this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable...
.... Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. Note: To use this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable...