Gigabyte GA-H110M-A User Manual

GA-H110M-A

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

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Motherboard

GA-H110M-A

Sept. 1, 2015

Motherboard

GA-H110M-A

Sept. 1, 2015

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

GA-H110M-A 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...................................................................................................		17
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................	18
2-2	M.I.T................................................................................................................	18
2-3	System Information.........................................................................................	24
2-4	BIOS Features................................................................................................	25
2-5	Peripherals......................................................................................................	28
2-6	Chipset............................................................................................................	30
2-7	Power Management........................................................................................	31
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................	33
Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................		34
Drivers Installation.....................................................................................................		34
Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................		35
Contact Us.................................................................................................................		37

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GA-H110M-A Motherboard Layout

KB_MS	CPU_FAN
	ATX_12V
HDMI	LGA1151

R_USB30

R_USB

USB_LAN
	Realtek®
AUDIO	GbE LAN	SYS_FAN	BAT
		PCIEX16 GA-H110M-A
		PCIEX1_1

1	2
DDR4	DDR4	ATX

F_USB30

1 3 SATA3 0 2

iTE®
Super I/O			Intel® H110
PCIEX1_2
CODEC		M_BIOS
F_AUDIO	TPM	F_USB	F_PANEL
SPDIF_O			CLR_CMOS

Box Contents

55	GA-H110M-A motherboard
55	Motherboard driver disk	55	Two SATA cables
55	User's Manual	55	I/O Shield

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

•• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable 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 hardware components are connected.

•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

•• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2	Product Specifications
	CPU	Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
		Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/
		Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset	Intel® H110 Express Chipset
	Memory	2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

			* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
			memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
			the physical memory installed.
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules
		Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
		non-ECC mode)
		Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
		modules.)
Onboard		Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
Graphics		-	1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz
			* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
		Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Audio		Realtek® ALC887 codec
		High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
			* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and
			enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
		Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN		Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
		(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
		2 x PCI Express x1 slots
		(All of the PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
USB		Chipset:
		-	4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
			the internal USB header)
		-	6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
			the internal USB header)

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Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		1 x 4-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 S/PDIF Out header
	1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
	1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel		1 x PS/2 mouse port
Connectors		1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
	1 x HDMI port
	2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	1 x RJ-45 port
	3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller		iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware		System voltage detection
Monitor		CPU/System temperature detection
	CPU/System fan speed detection
		CPU/System overheating warning
	CPU/System fan fail warning
	CPU/System fan speed control
		* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
		install.
BIOS		1 x 64 Mbit flash
	Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
	PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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Unique Features		Support for APP Center
			* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
			functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecifications.
		-	3D OSD
		-	@BIOS
		-	AutoGreen
		-	Cloud Station
		-	EasyTune
		-	Fast Boot
		-	ON/OFF Charge
		-	Smart TimeLock
		-	Smart Keyboard
		-	Smart Backup
		-	System Information Viewer
		-	USB Blocker
		Support for Q-Flash
	Support for Smart Switch
	Support for Xpress Install
Bundled		Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Software		cFosSpeed
Operating		Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
System		Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
			* Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website
			and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor		Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, and SSDs.

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Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

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 the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
	••	CPU to prevent hardware damage.
		Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
	••	locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
		Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
	••	Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
	••	of the CPU may occur.
		Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
		that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
		standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
		specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
		card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1151 CPU Socket			LGA1151 CPU
Alignment Key	Alignment Key	Notch	Notch

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go 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 to prevent hardware damage.

•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.

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The two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel A: DDR4_1Channel B: DDR4_2

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.

(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.

Use this port for USB devices.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

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Line In (Blue)

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out (Green)

The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.

•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

1		3

2

10

5

4

13

7

8

12

11

9

6

1)	ATX_12V	8)	SPDIF_O
2)	ATX	9)	CLR_CMOS
3)	CPU_FAN	10)	F_USB30
4)	SYS_FAN	11)	F_USB
5)	SATA3 0/1/2/3	12)	TPM
6)	F_PANEL	13)	BAT
7)	F_AUDIO

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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