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Table of Contents H510M DS2 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 Smart Fan 6 20 2-4 Favorites (F11 21 2-5 Tweaker...22 2-6 Settings...27 2-7 System Info...32 2-8 Boot...33 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 Drivers Installation...37 Regulatory Notices...38 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents H510M DS2 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 Smart Fan 6 20 2-4 Favorites (F11 21 2-5 Tweaker...22 2-6 Settings...27 2-7 System Info...32 2-8 Boot...33 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 Drivers Installation...37 Regulatory Notices...38 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
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... memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (Graphics specifications may vary depending on configuring the audio software. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to change the default setting first. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
... memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (Graphics specifications may vary depending on configuring the audio software. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to change the default setting first. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
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... power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 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 serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x D-Sub Port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor...
... power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 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 serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x D-Sub Port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor...
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... motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - EasyTune - BIOS...
... motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - EasyTune - BIOS...
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... memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before inserting the CPU. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate...
... memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before inserting the CPU. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate...
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...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Use this port for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your device and then remove it from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Use this port for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your device and then remove it from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control Connector CPU_FAN Maximum Current 2A Maximum...
... +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control Connector CPU_FAN Maximum Current 2A Maximum...
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... LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are not able to replace the battery by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be lost. You may differ by removing the battery: 1. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with a chassis intrusion switch...
... LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are not able to replace the battery by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be lost. You may differ by removing the battery: 1. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with a chassis intrusion switch...
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... connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_ U F_ 10) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to work or even damage it. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 Power...
... connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_ U F_ 10) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to work or even damage it. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 Power...
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... two pins for BIOS configurations). S B_ B S S 1_2)SCOMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values _3 U •• 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 the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition...
... two pins for BIOS configurations). S B_ B S S 1_2)SCOMB (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values _3 U •• 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 the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition...
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... entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to switch between the two modes...
... entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to switch between the two modes...
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... disable automatic CPU frequency reduction initiated by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage...
... disable automatic CPU frequency reduction initiated by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage...
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... for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power...
... for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power...
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... Turbo Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set a current limit for faster memory boot. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode...
... Turbo Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set a current limit for faster memory boot. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode...
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... prompted 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 configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. Press on the system. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on this function. (Default) Set a password with up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least...
... prompted 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 configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. Press on the system. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on this function. (Default) Set a password with up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least...
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... is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the maximum amount of the onboard graphics. Note: When using the power button. Instant...
... is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the maximum amount of the onboard graphics. Note: When using the power button. Instant...
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... graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. - 29 - && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using...
... graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. - 29 - && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using...
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... Network Stack is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as eSATA Enables or disables support for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled) && Port 0/1/2/3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Port 0/1/2/3 DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to abort the PXE boot. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots...
... Network Stack is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as eSATA Enables or disables support for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled) && Port 0/1/2/3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Port 0/1/2/3 DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to abort the PXE boot. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots...
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... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. To boot from the available devices. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After configuring this item, set to Enabled or...
... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. To boot from the available devices. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. After configuring this item, set to Enabled or...
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... Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
... Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...