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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. Example: Disclaimer Information in the... use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
...; 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: Disclaimer Information in the... use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
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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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...36 2-7 Boot...
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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...36 2-7 Boot...
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... will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 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. Supported functions of...
... will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 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. Supported functions of...
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... for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer ...memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...
... for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer ...memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...
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... set up to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in OS. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is 4096x2160@30 Hz, ...but the actual resolutions supported depend on your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. You can use this port for line in jack. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit...
... set up to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in OS. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 11 - USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is 4096x2160@30 Hz, ...but the actual resolutions supported depend on your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. You can use this port for line in jack. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit...
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...G.QBOFM 1 SATA3 1 5 1 4 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to...PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT - 16 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for more information.
...G.QBOFM 1 SATA3 1 5 1 4 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to...PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT - 16 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for more information.
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... 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 4 a SATA3 5 a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2Q connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2P: Type of device installed in UEFI BIOS mode. Step 2: _3 U Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Refer to the following table for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _F _ S_...
... 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 4 a SATA3 5 a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2Q connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2P: Type of device installed in UEFI BIOS mode. Step 2: _3 U Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Refer to the following table for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _F _ S_...
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... Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). The front panel design may HD+ HD- B 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header...
... Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). The front panel design may HD+ HD- B 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header...
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...side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the ... if the battery is turned off. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. ...
...side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the ... if the battery is turned off. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. ...
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...mouse to make adjustments for how to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to switch between the two ... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in ...
...mouse to make adjustments for how to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to switch between the two ... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in ...
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... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart ...
... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart ...
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...to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. Auto lets the... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This ...
...to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. Auto lets the... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This ...
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... Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto...Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to reduce power consumption. (Default: Auto...
... Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto...Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to reduce power consumption. (Default: Auto...
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... Power Limits is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits... The C8 state is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to let the...
... Power Limits is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits... The C8 state is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to let the...
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...Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal...disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) ...
...Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal...disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) ...
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... initiation of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of the onboard graphics. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you install a CPU that can be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When...
... initiation of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of the onboard graphics. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you install a CPU that can be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When...
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... adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to operate in system S3/S4/S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to enable or disable this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". You...
... adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to operate in system S3/S4/S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to enable or disable this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". You...
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.... && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop...temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan stops operation when the temperature is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 35 - && Temperature Interval...
.... && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop...temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan stops operation when the temperature is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 35 - && Temperature Interval...
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The time format is set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to set the desired value. ...the default language used . (If no password is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to certain...
The time format is set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to set the desired value. ...the default language used . (If no password is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to certain...
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.../User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default...: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the ...
.../User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default...: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the ...