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... 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. Changes to the specifications and features...are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. For ...
... 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. Changes to the specifications and features...are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. For ...
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Table of Contents H470M DS3H 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 ...
Table of Contents H470M DS3H 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 ...
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... 42 QFLED M2Q M2P Intel® H470 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM LPT QFLASH_ LED_C1 F_USB1 PLUS D_LED1 F_USB2 SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 5 SATA3 4 Box Contents 55 H470M DS3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are...
... 42 QFLED M2Q M2P Intel® H470 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM LPT QFLASH_ LED_C1 F_USB1 PLUS D_LED1 F_USB2 SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 5 SATA3 4 Box Contents 55 H470M DS3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are...
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...warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the ...strip, ensure to consult with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing...
...warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the ...strip, ensure to consult with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing...
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...page on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of apps. Fast Boot - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - RGB Fusion - I/O Controller ... Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support...
...page on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of apps. Fast Boot - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - RGB Fusion - I/O Controller ... Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support...
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... one direction. 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 off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging...
... one direction. 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 off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging...
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...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines ...supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS...
...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines ...supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS...
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...DTS HD Master Audio formats. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your operating system.) Triple-... USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - You can use this port to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Use this audio jack for USB devices. Connection...
...DTS HD Master Audio formats. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your operating system.) Triple-... USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - You can use this port to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Use this audio jack for USB devices. Connection...
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...) F_U32 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) COM 15) LPT 16) SPI_TPM 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
...) F_U32 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) COM 15) LPT 16) SPI_TPM 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... CPU and system from overheating. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When connecting a fan cable, be used that can...) All fan headers on the headers. - 14 - If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin.
... CPU and system from overheating. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When connecting a fan cable, be used that can...) All fan headers on the headers. - 14 - If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin.
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... to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. 3 Installation Notices for the M.2 SSD to be used to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. _F _ S_ _F _0 F 9) M2Q/M2P (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration...
... to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff. 3 Installation Notices for the M.2 SSD to be used to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. _F _ S_ _F _0 F 9) M2Q/M2P (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration...
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... with a chassis intrusion switch/sensoBr. •• NC: No connection. You may HD+ HD- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): _S Connects to the speaker on the ...chassis front panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on...
... with a chassis intrusion switch/sensoBr. •• NC: No connection. You may HD+ HD- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): _S Connects to the speaker on the ...chassis front panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on...
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...to set your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, 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 ... failure to make adjustments for reference only and may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System)...
...to set your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, 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 ... failure to make adjustments for reference only and may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System)...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when...
.... (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when...
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...the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of each slot. If the system chassis cover is subject to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to set ...the operation mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set the lighting mode of the PCI Express slots to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode ...
...the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of each slot. If the system chassis cover is subject to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to set ...the operation mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set the lighting mode of the PCI Express slots to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode ...
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... protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is hour, minute, and second. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. 2-6 System Info. You can also select the default language used...
... protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is hour, minute, and second. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. 2-6 System Info. You can also select the default language used...
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...the hard drives being installed). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 ≥2 Number ... SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you to "C-3" for more information. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note...
...the hard drives being installed). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 ≥2 Number ... SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you to "C-3" for more information. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note...
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...drive/SSD to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on ...to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your USB thumb drive. 2. When completed, restart the system. 2. If you install more than the hard ...
...drive/SSD to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on ...to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your USB thumb drive. 2. When completed, restart the system. 2. If you install more than the hard ...
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...Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Click on the message "Tap to choose... corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please...
...Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Click on the message "Tap to choose... corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please...
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...treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to develop products that this product... the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470M DS3H Responsible Party - European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfü...
...treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to develop products that this product... the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470M DS3H Responsible Party - European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfü...