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Table of Contents H310N 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...41 - 3 -
Table of Contents H310N 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...41 - 3 -
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... 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. 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 to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for an Intel® CNVi or a PCIe wireless module (M2_WIFI) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back panel, 2 ports available through the audio driver. Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back of...
... 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. 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 to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for an Intel® CNVi or a PCIe wireless module (M2_WIFI) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back panel, 2 ports available through the audio driver. Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back of...
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... supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn...
... supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn...
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... your HDMI-supported monitor. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 2.0 specification. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used.
... your HDMI-supported monitor. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 2.0 specification. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used.
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...-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, 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 connect it is not connected, the computer will not start. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU...
...-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, 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 connect it is not connected, the computer will not start. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU...
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... PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for details. 5) M2 (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. 80 60 _3 U Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Connector Type of device installed in the M.2 connector...
... PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for details. 5) M2 (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. 80 60 _3 U Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Connector Type of device installed in the M.2 connector...
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... the reset switch on when the system is on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power Switch Power LED 10 9 PWPW+ PLEDPLED+ NC RES+ RESHD- When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable...
... the reset switch on when the system is on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power Switch Power LED 10 9 PWPW+ PLEDPLED+ NC RES+ RESHD- When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable...
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...-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. 9) SPEAKER (Speaker Header) Connects to the USB bracket. One single short beep will be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel...
...-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. 9) SPEAKER (Speaker Header) Connects to the USB bracket. One single short beep will be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel...
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... battery voltage drops to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your devices may occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 (+) RTC Power 1 (+) 2 (-) GND •• 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...
... battery voltage drops to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your devices may occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 (+) RTC Power 1 (+) 2 (-) GND •• 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...
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... 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 switch between the two modes. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes...
... 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 switch between the two modes. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes...
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... feature only works for different number of CPU cores to enable in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and 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. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo...
... feature only works for different number of CPU cores to enable in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and 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. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo...
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... 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. && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables...
... 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. && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables...
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... 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 install a CPU and a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... 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 install a CPU and a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to make changes on the memory timings. 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 select a target to monitor and to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. If the system chassis cover is set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots...
... some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to make changes on the memory timings. 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 select a target to monitor and to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. If the system chassis cover is set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots...
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.... (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. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26...
.... (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. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26...
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...-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 this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default...
...-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 this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default...
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... the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All Sata Devices All SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled...
... the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All Sata Devices All SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled...
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... onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to operate in network card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. The Software Controlled option...
... onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to operate in network card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. The Software Controlled option...
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... 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: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network 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...
... 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: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network 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...
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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 the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to the CPU PEG bus. Note: To use 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...
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 the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to the CPU PEG bus. Note: To use 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...