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... legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
... legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
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... of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 11 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4-1 Operating System Installation 26 4-2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix...28 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices...29 Contact Us...
... of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 11 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4-1 Operating System Installation 26 4-2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix...28 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices...29 Contact Us...
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... to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your...
... to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your...
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Support for H470M H. - 7 - LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 j Only for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s memory modules 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary...
Support for H470M H. - 7 - LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 j Only for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s memory modules 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary...
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...ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x RGB LED strip header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port j 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB...
...ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x RGB LED strip header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port j 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB...
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... Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 18.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Ambient LED - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/H470M...
... Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 18.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Ambient LED - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/H470M...
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... latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may locate the...
... latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may locate the...
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... to 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 memory in only one memory module is installed. 2. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode...
... to 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 memory in only one memory module is installed. 2. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode...
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... card. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. PCIEX16 Slot - 12 - Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel...
... card. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. PCIEX16 Slot - 12 - Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel...
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... Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Use this port for H470M H. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . You can use this port to connect your device and then remove it from the connector. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or...
... Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Use this port for H470M H. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . You can use this port to connect your device and then remove it from the connector. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or...
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... In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/ Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for...
... In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/ Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for...
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... 2x12-pin ATX) - 16 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector...
... 2x12-pin ATX) - 16 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector...
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... connect it is the ground wire). The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Definition 1 1 12V 2G 3R 4B Connect your computer. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be sure to Pin 1 (12V) of 1 this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before installing the devices, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control...
... connect it is the ground wire). The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Definition 1 1 12V 2G 3R 4B Connect your computer. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be sure to Pin 1 (12V) of 1 this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before installing the devices, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control...
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... enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please visit the "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration," webpage of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of the mounting hole. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to S_ATFA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE...
... enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please visit the "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration," webpage of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of the mounting hole. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to S_ATFA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE...
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... issuing a beep code. S B_ •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): B SConnects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cove_r has been removed. B •• NC: No connection. _U B SS S U _ __ 3 B The front panel design may configure the way to turn o_ff your chassis fSronFt panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE's websiteB...
... issuing a beep code. S B_ •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): B SConnects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cove_r has been removed. B •• NC: No connection. _U B SS S U _ __ 3 B The front panel design may configure the way to turn o_ff your chassis fSronFt panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE's websiteB...
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9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to this header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head...
9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to this header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head...
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... Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 _ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure...
... Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 _ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure...
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... do it is turned off, the battery on . •• To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values. •• The BIOS Setup menus are for details on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter...
... do it is turned off, the battery on . •• To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values. •• The BIOS Setup menus are for details on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter...
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.... When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then...
.... When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then...
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... Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is connected to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. On the APP Center screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/351/faq.html - 27 - https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/495/z490-app.html && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. 4-2 Drivers Installation...
... Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is connected to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. On the APP Center screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/351/faq.html - 27 - https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/495/z490-app.html && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. 4-2 Drivers Installation...