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GA-H55M-D2H/
GA-H55M-S2H
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel®
™
i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®
Core
processors
User's Manual
Rev. 1402
12ME-H55MD2H-1402R
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May 17, 2010
GA-H55M-D2H/GA-H55M-S2H
Motherboard
May 17, 2010
Motherboard
GA-H55M-D2H/
GA-H55M-S2H
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Copyright
© 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with-
out prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information
on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com
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:
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Table of Contents
Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-H55M-D2H/GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout ......................................................7
GA-H55M-D2H/GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Block Diagram .........................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................9
1-2 Product Specications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory .....................................................................................16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 19
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................31
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 32
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ........................................................................ 35
2-4 Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 43
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 45
2-6 Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 47
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 50
2-8 PC Health Status ............................................................................................ 52
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................................................. 54
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................ 54
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 55
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 56
2-13 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................ 56
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ........................................................................................57
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 58
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 58
3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 59
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 59
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 60
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 60
Chapter 4 Unique Features ...........................................................................................61
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 .......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............................................................64
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................67
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 68
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver
™
2 .............................................................................. 69
4-5 Q-Share .......................................................................................................... 71
4-6 Smart 6™ ........................................................................................................ 72
4-7 Auto Green ..................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................77
5-1 Conguring Audio Input and Output ............................................................... 77
5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ...................................................................77
5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/Out ......................................................................................79
5-1-3 Conguring Microphone Recording ........................................................................81
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder .....................................................................................83
5-2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 84
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................84
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................85
5-3 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 87
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Box Contents
GA-H55M-D2H or GA-H55M-S2H motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable
Two SATA cables
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.
• The motherboard image is for reference only.
Optional Items
Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
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GA-H55M-D2H/GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout
KB_USB
VGA_DVI
HDMI
OPTICAL
R_USB
USB_LAN
AUDIO
Realtek
RTL8111D/E
SPDIF_I
CODEC
ATX_12V
SYS_FAN
CPU_FAN
F_AUDIO
BAT
GA-H55M-D2H/GA-H55M-S2H
PCIEX16
PCI1
PCI2
SPDIF_O
PCIEX4
LGA1156
Intel
®
H55
DDR3_1
PHASE LED
iTE
IT8720
IDE
JMicron JMB368
M_BIOS
DDR3_2
B_BIOS
SATA2_2SATA2_5
CLR_CMOS
ATX
SATA2_1SATA2_4
SATA2_0
SATA2_3
CD_IN
FDD
COMA
"*" The GA-H55M-D2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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F_USB2
F_USB1
F_PANEL
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GA-H55M-D2H/GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Block Diagram
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
1 PCI Express x4
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
x4
PCI Bus
1 PCI Express x16
x16
LAN
RJ45
Realtek
RTL8111D/E
x1
x1
JMicron
JMB368
LGA1156
CPU
DMI Interface
Intel® H55
CODEC
CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)
DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
FDI Interface
D-Sub
(Note)
DVI-D
(Note)
HDMI
Dual BIOS
6 SATA 3Gb/s
12 USB Ports
LPC
Bus
iTE
IT8720
Floppy
COM Port
PS/2 KB/Mouse
MIC
Line In
Line Out
2 PCI
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
Surround Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
(Note) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the
BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
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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, 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 com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst 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 unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-
ply 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 hard-
ware 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 environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-
tem 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 certied computer technician.
.
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1-2 Product Specications
CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3
processors/Intel
®
Pentium® processors in the LGA1156 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
Intel® H55 Express Chipset
(Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and
memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics Integrated in the Chipset:
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 1 x HDMI port
Audio
LAN
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
Realtek ALC888B/892 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
1 x Realtek RTL8111D/E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
(Note 2)
(Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 4)
(Note 2)(Note 4)
(Note 5)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics
Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology
(Note 6)
Technology
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
JMicron JMB368 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
iTE IT8720 chip:
- 1 x oppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 oppy disk drive
"*" The GA-H55M-D2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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USB Integrated in the Chipset
- Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x oppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA 3Gb/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 CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
(Note 2)
(Note 2)(Note 3) (Note 4)
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
1 x HDMI port
(Note 2)(Note 4)
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/
Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
(Note 7)
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BIOS
2 x 64 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
(Note 8)
Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2
Support for Smart 6
Support for Auto Green
™
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Q-Share
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm
(Note 1) Due to 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 4 GB.
(Note 2)
To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated
graphics.
(Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the
BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
(Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install
it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(Note 6) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is enabled.
(Note 7) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system
cooler you install.
(Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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 dam-
age of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1156 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1156 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Alignment Key
NotchNotch
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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
and away from the socket with your nger. Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate will be lifted as well.
Step 3:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may
align the CPU notches with the socket alignment
keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold
your index finger down on the rear grip of the
socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the
front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and
then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket
contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU
is not installed.)
Step 4:
Onc e the CPU is properly inserted, use one
hand to hold the socket lever and use the other
to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing
the load plate, make sure the front end of the
load plate is under the shoulder screw.
Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the
lever base portion.
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Male Push
Pin
Direction of the
Arrow Sign on
the Male Push
Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four
push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of
the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to
remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down
each push pin. Check that the Male and Female
push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU
cooler installation manual for instructions on
installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the moth-
erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
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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.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1
Channel 1: DDR3_2
DDR3_1
DDR3_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 DDR3 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.
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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install
DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly
install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module
on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your ngers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and
insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
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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.
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16/PCIEX4)
PCI Slot
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
•
Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
• Removing the Card:
Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then
pull the card straight up from the slot.
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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports
actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used).
nection to this port.
HDMI Port
The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the
uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port.
The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported
depend on the monitor being used.
(Note 1)
(Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3)
a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D con-
(Note 1)(Note 3)
• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI
device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Refer to the gure below for details.)
• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and
DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound>
Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to the
default playback device.
(Note 1) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 3) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) for output when in the
BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
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Dual Display Congurations for the Onboard Graphics:
The table below shows
the supported/unsupported dual display congurations for the onboard graphics
ports in different environments.
Combination POST/BIOS Windows
DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes
DVI-D + HDMI No Yes
HDMI + D-Sub Yes Yes
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following de-
scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio conguration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default 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 conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be recongured to per-
form different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to
the default Mic in jack (
). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio
conguration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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
4
3
10
8
13
12
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE
7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5
8) BAT
9) F_PANEL
1
11 155 14
10) F_AUDIO
11) CD_IN
12) SPDIF_I
13) SPDIF_O
14) F_USB1/F_USB2
15) COMA
16) CLR_CMOS
17) PHASE LED
17
6
2
2
7
16
9
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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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power
supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof
design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V
power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the
computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand
high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not
provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V:
4
3
ATX_12V
2
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX
ATX:
2412
131
Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5VSB (stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
Pin No. Denition
13 3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect
it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU
fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat
dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1
CPU_FAN
1
SYS_FAN
•
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from over-
1 GND
2 +12V / Speed Control
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V / Speed Control
3 Sense
4 Reserve
heating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•
These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the
headers.
5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)
This connector is used to connect a oppy disk drive. The types of oppy disk drives supported are:
360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a oppy disk drive, be sure to locate
pin 1 of the connector and the oppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by
a stripe of different color. For purchasing the optional oppy disk drive cable, please contact the local
dealer.
33 1
34 2
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6) IDE (IDE Connector)
DEBUG
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attach-
ing the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices,
remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example,
master or slave). (For information about conguring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the
instructions from the device manufacturers.)
3940
2
1
7) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by H55 Chipset)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
SATA2_0SATA2_1SATA2_2
7
7
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
1
1
SATA2_3
Please connect the L-shaped end of
th e S ATA c able to your S ATA ha rd
drive.
7
1
SATA2_4SATA2_5
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8) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a
low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one
minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive
and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5
seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with
an incorrect model.
• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.
•
When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status
indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.
•
MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):
System Status LED
S0 On
S1 Blinking
S3/S4/S5 Off
•
PW (Power Switch, Red):
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your
system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for
more information).
• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by is-
suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If
a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer
to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.
• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
• RES (Reset Switch, Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover
has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
Message/Power/
Sleep LED
2
1
Hard Drive
Activity LED
MSG+
MSG-
HD-
HD+
Power
Switch
Reset
Switch
PW+
RES-
PW-
CI+
RES+
CI-
Chassis Intrusion
Header
Speaker
SPEAK+
PWR+
Power LED
SPEAK-
20
19
PWR-
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your
chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
1
9 10
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 GND
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 GND
Pin No. Denition
2
• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97
front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via
the audio software in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel
audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that
has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.
Pin No. Denition
1 CD-L
1
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2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
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12) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out
via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local
dealer.
Pin No. Denition
1
1 Power
2 SPDIFI
3 GND
13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expan-
sion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards
and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable
for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI
display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For
information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No. Denition
1
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
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14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)
G.QBOFM
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V)
9
10
1
2
2 Power (5V)
3 USB DX-
4 USB DY-
5 USB DX+
6 USB DY+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.
• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
15) COMA (Serial Port Header)
The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op-
tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD-
9
10
1
2
2 NSIN
3 NSOUT
4 NDTR-
5 GND
6 NDSR-
7 NRTS-
8 NCTS-
9 NRI-
10 No Pin
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16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset
the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to
temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few
seconds.
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 clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the
jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De-
faults) or manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS
congurations).
17) PHASE LED
The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the
number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please rst enable Dynamic Energy
Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more details.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that
allows the user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features. When
the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep
the conguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the
BIOS Setup program.
To upgrade the BIOS, 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 operating
system.
• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the
Internet and updates the BIOS.
For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."
• Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current
version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with
caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.
• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep
codes description.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the clearing
CMOS jumper/battery in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
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2-1 Startup Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc.
H55M-S2H F6L
Motherboard Model
BIOS Version
Function Keys:
<DEL>: BIOS SETUP
Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<F9>: XPRESS RECOVERY2
If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk, the <F9>
key can be used for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. For more information,
refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."
<F12>: BOOT MENU
Boot Menu allows you to set the rst boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up
arrow key <h> or the down arrow key <i> to select the rst boot device, then press <Enter> to accept.
To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device congured in Boot Menu.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the rst boot device setting as needed.
.
.
.
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
05/18/2010-H55-7A89TG0FC-00
Function Keys
<END>: Q-FLASH
Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup rst.
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2-2 The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: GA-H55M-S2H, F6L)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
higf
Change CPU's Clock & Voltage
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
<
h><i><f><g
<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Save CMOS to BIOS
<F12> Load CMOS from BIOS
Main Menu Help
The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
Submenu Help
While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the
menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of
the submenu.
> Move the selection bar to select an item
• If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to
access more advanced options.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your
system to its defaults.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS
•
version.
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The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)
F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles
(Prole 1-8) and name each prole. First enter the prole name (to erase the default prole name, use
the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this
function to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the
BIOS settings. First select the prole you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Use this menu to congure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to congure the system time and date, hard drive types, oppy disk drive types, and the
type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to congure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the pri-
mary display adapter.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to congure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and inte-
grated LAN, etc.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to congure all the power-saving functions.
PC Health Status
Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan
speed, etc.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.
Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.
Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.
Save & Exit Setup
Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing
<F10> can also carry out this task.)
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the conrmation mes-
sage will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)
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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
M.I.T Current Status [Press Enter]
Advanced Frequency Settings [Press Enter]
Advanced Memory Settings [Press Enter]
Advanced Voltage Settings [Press Enter]
Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter]
BIOS Version F6L
BCLK 133.27 MHz
CPU Frequency 3198.42 MHz
Memory Frequency 1332.80 MHz
Total Memory Size 1024 MB
CPU Temperature 24oC
PCH Temperature
Vcore 0.992V
DRAM Voltage 1.584V
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F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
40oC
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent
on your overall system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for
advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system
instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
M.I.T. Current Status
This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
Advanced Frequency Settings
CPU Clock Ratio [22X]
CPU Frequency 2.93GHz (133x22)
Advanced CPU Core Features [Press Enter]
QPI Clock Ratio [Auto]
QPI Link Speed 4.8GHz
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
Base Clock(BCLK) Control [Disabled]
x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) 133
ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 1333
Internal Graphics Clock 733 [Auto]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Auto]
>>>>> Advanced Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive [900mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive [900mV]
CPU Clock Skew [0ps]
PCH Clock Skew [0ps]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Advanced Frequency Settings
(Note)
[Disabled]
Menu Level
Menu Level
Item Help
Item Help
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
higf
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
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CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
Advanced CPU Core Features
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.
CPU Cores Enabled
CPU Multi-Threading
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
C3/C6/C7 State Support
CPU Thermal Monitor
CPU EIST Function
Bi-Directional PROCHOT
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
higf
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
(Note)
(Note)
[All]
(Note)
[Enabled]
(Note)
(Note)
[Auto]
(Note)
[Auto]
(Note)
[Auto]
(Note)
Advanced CPU Core Features
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Menu Level
Item Help
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.
(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
CPU Cores Enabled
(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores.
All Enables all CPU cores. (Default)
1 Enables only one CPU core.
2 Enables only two CPU cores.
3 Enables only three CPU cores.
CPU Multi-Threading
(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
(Default: Enabled)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
(Note)
Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system
halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state
to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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C3/C6/C7 State Support
(Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When en-
abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power
consumption. The C3/C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
CPU Thermal Monitor
(Note 1)
Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When
enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets
the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
CPU EIST Function
(Note 1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
Bi-Directional PROCHOT
(Note 1)
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default)
Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will
be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production.
Disabled
Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals.
QPI Clock Ratio
Allows you to set the QPI clock ratio. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x44. The item is adjustable only if a
CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
QPI Link Speed
Displays the current operating QPI link speed.
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
Base Clock(BCLK) Control
Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Enabled will allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item
below to be congurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds
to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values.
(Default: Disabled)
BCLK Frequency(Mhz)
Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 600 MHz. This
item is congurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is enabled.
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU speci-
cations.
Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance
when enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Prole1 Uses Prole 1 settings.
Prole2
(Note 1) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
(Note 2)
Uses Prole 2 settings.
(Note 2)
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System Memory Multiplier (SPD)
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
Memory Frequency(Mhz)
The rst memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the
second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz)
and System Memory Multiplier settings.
Internal Graphics Clock
Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 2000 MHz. (Default:
Auto)
PCI Express Frequency(Mhz)
Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz.
Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)
>>>>> Advanced Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive
Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and the Chipset clock.
Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV.
PCI Express Clock Drive
Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock.
Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV.
CPU Clock Skew
Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock.
Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps)
PCH Clock Skew
Allows you to set the Chipset clock prior to the CPU clock.
Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps)
Advanced Memory Settings
ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto]
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 1333
Performance Enhance [Turbo]
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto]
ProleDDRVoltage 1.5V
ProleQPIVoltage 1.15V
>>>>> Channel A
Channel A Timing Settings [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel B
Channel B Timing Settings [Press Enter]
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Advanced Memory Settings
(Note)
[Disabled]
Menu Level
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: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
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(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
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Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.)
(Note)
, System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory
Frequency(Mhz)
The settings under the three items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB
Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu.
Performance Enhance
Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels.
Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level.
Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)
Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level.
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)
Quick and Expert allows the memory timing settings below to be congurable. Options are: Auto (default),
Quick, Expert.
Prole DDR Voltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this
item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) is set to Prole1 or Prole2, this
item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.
Prole QPI Voltage
The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used.
>>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings
>>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control
x CAS Latency Time 7 Auto
x tRCD 7 Auto
x tRP 7 Auto
x tRAS 20 Auto
>>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control
x tRC 28 Auto
x tRRD 4 Auto
x tWTR 5 Auto
x tWR 10 Auto
x tWTP 21 Auto
x tWL 7 Auto
x tRFC 60 Auto
x tRTP 5 Auto
x tFAW 16 Auto
x Command Rate (CMD) 1 Auto
>>>>> Channel A Misc Timing Control
x Static tRD 1 Auto
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Channel A Timing Settings
Menu Level
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>>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time
Options are: Auto (default), 5~15.
tRCD
Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.
tRP
Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.
tRAS
Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.
(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
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>>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control
tRC
Options are: Auto (default), 1~63.
tRRD
Options are: Auto (default), 1~7.
tWTR
Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.
tWR
Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.
tWTP
Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.
tWL
Options are: Auto (default), 1~10
tRFC
Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.
tRTP
Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.
tFAW
Options are: Auto (default), 1~63.
Command Rate(CMD)
Options are: Auto (default), 1~3.
>>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control
Static tRD
Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.
Advanced Voltage Settings
****** Mother Board Voltage Control ******
Voltage Types Normal Current
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> CPU
Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
CPU Vcore 1.17500V [Auto]
Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.00000V Auto
QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.100V [Auto]
Graphics Core 1.112V [Auto]
>>> MCH/ICH
PCH Core 1.050V [Auto]
CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto]
>>> DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto]
DRAM Termination 0.750V [Auto]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750V [Auto]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750V [Auto]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750V [Auto]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750V [Auto]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
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Advanced Voltage Settings
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>>> CPU
Load-Line Calibration
Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU
voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel
specications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.
CPU Vcore
The default is Auto.
Dynamic Vcore(DVID)
This option is congurable only when CPU Vcore is set to Normal. The default is Auto.
QPI/Vtt Voltage
The default is Auto.
Graphics Core
The default is Auto.
>>> MCH/ICH
PCH Core
The default is Auto.
CPU PLL
The default is Auto.
>>> DRAM
DRAM Voltage
The default is Auto.
DRAM Termination
The default is Auto.
Ch-A Data VRef.
The default is Auto.
Ch-B Data VRef.
The default is Auto.
Ch-A Address VRef.
The default is Auto.
Ch-B Address VRef.
The default is Auto.
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Miscellaneous Settings
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Isochronous Support [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
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(Note)
[Enabled]
Miscellaneous Settings
Menu Level
Item Help
Isochronous Support
Determines whether to enable specic streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled)
Virtualization Technology
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Tech-
nology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)
(Note)
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M.I.T Current Status [Press Enter]
Advanced Frequency Settings [Press Enter]
Advanced Memory Settings [Press Enter]
Advanced Voltage Settings [Press Enter]
Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter]
BIOS Version F6L
BCLK 133.27 MHz
CPU Frequency 3198.42 MHz
Memory Frequency 1332.80 MHz
Total Memory Size 1024 MB
CPU Temperature 24oC
PCH Temperature
Vcore 0.992V
DRAM Voltage 1.584V
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40oC
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Menu Level
Item Help
This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,
total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.
(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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2-4 Standard CMOS Features
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Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, May 22 2010
Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24
IDE Channel 0 Master [None]
IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
IDE Channel 1 Master [None]
IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]
IDE Channel 2 Master [None]
IDE Channel 3 Master [None]
IDE Channel 4 Master [None]
IDE Channel 4 Slave [None]
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1022M
Total Memory 1024M
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
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Date (mm:dd:yy)
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired eld
and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired eld and use the up arrow or
down arrow key to set the time.
IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave
IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave
Congure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:
•Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
•None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip
the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
•Manual Allows you to manually enter the specications of the hard drive when the hard
drive access mode is set to CHS.
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.
IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave
Extended IDE Drive
Congure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:
•Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
•None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip
the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.
Standard CMOS Features
Menu Level
Item Help
The following elds display your hard drive specications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually,
refer to the information on the hard drive.
Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
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Head Number of heads.
Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.
Landing Zone Landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.
Drive A
Allows you to select the type of oppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a oppy
disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5",
2.88M/3.5".
Halt On
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors.
(Default)
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a oppy disk drive error but stop for all other
errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a oppy disk drive error but it
will stop for all other errors.
Memory
These elds are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the
MS-DOS operating system.
Extended Memory The amount of extended memory.
Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system.
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Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
Quick Boot [Disabled]
First Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Second Boot Device [CDROM]
Third Boot Device [Floppy]
Password Check [Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
No-Execute Memory Protect
Delay For HDD (Secs) [0]
Backup BIOS Image to HDD [Disabled]
Init Display First [PCI]
Onboard VGA [Enable If No Ext PEG]
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [64MB+2MB for GTT]
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(Note)
[Disabled]
(Note)
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Species the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or
down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or
<PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when nished.
Quick Boot
Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the wait-
ing time for entering the operating system and to deliver greater efciency for daily use. The settings
here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled)
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Species the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device
and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,
USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
Password Check
Species whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS
Setup. After conguring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in
the BIOS Main Menu.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup
program.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard
drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings
when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)
Advanced BIOS Features
[Enabled]
Menu Level
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(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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Limit CPUID Max. to 3
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows
XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.
(Default: Disabled)
No-Execute Memory Protect
Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the
computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overow attacks when working with its sup-
porting software and system. (Default: Enabled)
(Note)
(Note)
Delay For HDD (Secs)
Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The ad-
justable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0)
Backup BIOS Image to HDD
Allows the system to copy the BIOS image le to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will
be recovered from this image le. (Default: Disabled)
Init Display First
Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express
graphics card or the onboard graphics.
PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the rst display. (Default)
Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the rst display.
PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display.
PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the rst display.
Onboard VGA
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function.
Enable If No Ext PEG
Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default)
Always Enable
Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express graphics card is installed. If you
wish to set up a dual view conguration, set this item to Always Enable.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics con-
troller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are:
32MB+2MB for GTT, 64MB+2MB for GTT (default), 128MB+2MB for GTT.
(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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SATA AHCI Mode [IDE]
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Enabled]
USB Controllers [Enabled]
USB Legacy Function [Enabled]
USB Storage Function [Enabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled]
Green LAN [Disabled]
SMART LAN [Press Enter]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
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SATA AHCI Mode (Intel H55 Chipset)
Allows you to decide whether to congure the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H55 Chipset to
AHCI mode.
IDE Congures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default)
AHCI Congures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specication that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset)
Species the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the
SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with other device. Set
this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support
Native mode.
Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode
if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. (Default)
USB Controllers
Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
USB Legacy Function
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
USB Storage Function
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB ash drives and USB hard drives
during the POST. (Default: Enabled)
Integrated Peripherals
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Azalia Codec
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
Onboard H/W LAN
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
Green LAN
When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabled, the system will dynamically detect if a
LAN cable is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically.
(Default: Disabled)
SMART LAN
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Start detecting at Port.....
Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m
Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m
Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m
Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m
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This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. Refer to
the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:
When No LAN Cable Is Attached...
If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status elds of all four pairs of wires will show Open
and the Length elds show 0m, as shown in the gure above.
SMART LAN
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When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...
If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the
following message will appear:
Start detecting at Port.....
Link Detected --> 100Mbps
Cable Length= 30m
Link Detected Displays transmission speed.
Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a
normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated.
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When a Cable Problem Occurs...
If a cable problem occurs on a specied pair of wires, the Status eld will show Short and then length
shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Example:
Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1-2.
Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status elds will show
Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m
Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.
(Default: Disabled)
Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron JMB368 Chip)
Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the JMicron JMB368 chip. (Default: Enabled)
Onboard Serial Port 1
Enables or disables the rst serial port and species its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt.
Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.
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ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off]
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Power On by Ring [Enabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
HPET Support
HPET Mode
Power On By Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
AC Back Function [Soft-Off]
ErP Support [Disabled]
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[Enabled]
(Note)
[32-bit mode]
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ACPI Suspend Type
Species the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.
S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.
In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode.
The system can be resumed at any time.
S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default).
In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in
the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to
its working state exactly where it was left off.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
PME Event Wake Up
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe de-
vice. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
(Default: Enabled)
Power On by Ring
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that
supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled)
Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Power Management Setup
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(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only.
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Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specic time on each day or on a specic day in a
month.
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
HPET Support
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system.
(Default: Enabled)
HPET Mode
Allows you to select the HPET mode for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Select 32-bit mode
when you install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista.
This item is congurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode)
(Note)
(Note)
Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.
Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
KB Power ON Password
Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set
a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the
password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press
<Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
AC Back Function
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
ErP Support
Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default:
Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable:
PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only.
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Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]
Case Opened No
Vcore 1.172V
DDR15V 1.584V
+5V 5.026V
+12V 12.112V
Current System Temperature 30oC
Current CPU Temperature 47oC
Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]
CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
higf
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Reset Case Open Status
Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous
chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened eld will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled)
Case Opened
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this eld will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+5V/+12V
Displays the current system voltages.
Current System/CPU Temperature
Displays current system/CPU temperature.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Displays current CPU/system fan speed.
CPU Warning Temperature
Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold,
BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF,
90oC/194oF.
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan
condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
CPU Smart FAN Control
Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different
speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system
requirements. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)
PC Health Status
Menu Level
Item Help
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CPU Smart FAN Mode
Species how to control CPU fan speed. This item is congurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set
to Enabled.
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal
CPU fan control mode. (Default)
Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.
PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.
Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU
fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively
reduce the fan speed.
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2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
higf
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.
In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable
BIOS settings for the motherboard.
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
higf
Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings.
The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults
after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
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2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Enter Password:
higf
Change/Set/Disable Password
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will
be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
Supervisor Password
When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to
Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes.
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user
password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
User Password
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user
password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor
password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the
BIOS settings but not to make changes.
To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press
<Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.
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2-12 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
higf
Save Data to CMOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS
Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
2-13 Exit Without Saving
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
higf
Abandon all Data
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes
made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
• Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system.
• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive.
The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen
shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer,
double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers
that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed
when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.
• Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the
system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install
new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to
manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later.
• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows
XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in
Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by
right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then
autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)
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3-2 Application Software
This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You
can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it.
3-3 Technical Manuals
This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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3-4 Contact
For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch ofces, click
the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website.
3-5 System
This page provides the basic system information.
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3-6 Download Center
To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE
website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
3-7 New Utilities
This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the
Install button on the right of an item to install it.
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Chapter 4 Unique Features
4-1 Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and
back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS,
FAT32, and FAT16 le systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on
PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.
Before You Begin:
• Xpress Recovery2 will check the rst physical hard drive
can only back up/restore the rst physical hard drive that has the operating system installed.
• As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup le at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough un-
allocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending
on the amount of data).
• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed.
• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/
restored.
• It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it.
System Requirements:
• At least 512 MB of system memory
• VESA compatible graphics card
• Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista
• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup le created
with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.
• USB hard drives are not supported.
• Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
Installation and Conguration:
Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk.
A. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive
(Note)
for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2
Step 1:
Click Drive options.
(Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the rst physical hard drive in the following sequence: The rst PATA IDE connector, the
second PATA IDE connector, the rst SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when
hard drives are attached to the rst IDE and the rst SATA connectors, the hard drive on the rst IDE connector is
the rst physical drive. When hard drives are attached to the rst and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on
the rst SATA connector is the rst physical drive.
Step 2:
Click New.
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Step 3:
When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to
leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending
on the amount of data) and begin the installation of
Step 4:
After the operating system is installed, right-click
the Computer icon on your desktop and select
Manage. Go to Disk Management to check disk
allocation.
the operating system.
Step 5:
Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup le to the unallocated
space (black stripe along the top). Please note that if there is no
enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the
backup le.
B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the rst time. When you see the
following message:
Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2
, press any key
to enter Xpress Recovery2.
2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the rst time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay
permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the
POST.
C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2
Xpre ss Rec overy2 will automatically crea te a
new partition to store the backup image le.
Step 1:
Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive
data.
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Step 2:
When nished, go to Disk Management to check
disk allocation.
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D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2
Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in
case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be
present if no backup is created before.
E. Removing the Backup
Step 1:
If you wish to remove the backup le, select
REMOVE.
F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2
Step 2:
After the backup le is removed, no backup image
le will be present in Disk Management and hard
drive space will be freed up.
Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.
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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE
Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS
mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the
safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.
What is DualBIOS™?
Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and
a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the
main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the
BIOS le to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of system safety, users cannot
update the backup BIOS manually.
What is Q-Flash
With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating
systems like MS-DOS or Window rst. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool
frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS ashing process.
What is @BIOS™?
@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environ-
ment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS le from the nearest @BIOS server
site and update the BIOS.
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update le that matches your motherboard model.
2. Extract the le and save the new BIOS le (e.g. h55ms2h.f1) to your USB ash drive or USB hard drive.
Note: The USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le system.
3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access
Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup.
However, if the BIOS update le is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to
an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc.
H55M-S2H F6L
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<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
05/18/2010-H55-7A89TG0FC-00
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Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may
result in system malfunction.
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B. Updating the BIOS
When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS le is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOS le to a USB ash drive.
Step 1:
1. Insert the USB ash drive containing the BIOS le into the computer. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use
the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS le.
• Q-Flash only supports USB ash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 le system.
• If the BIOS update le is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to
an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
2. Select HDD 0-0 and press <Enter>.
Q-Flash Utility v2.15
Flash Type/Size................................. Winbond 25Q64BV 8M
Keep DMI Data Enable
HDD 0-0 <Drive>
Load CMOS Default Enable
Update BIOS from Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Total size : 0 Free size : 0
3. Select the BIOS update le and press <Enter>.
Make sure the BIOS update le matches your motherboard model.
Step 2:
The process of the system reading the BIOS le from the USB ash drive is displayed on the screen. When
the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The monitor
will display the update process.
• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
• Do not remove the USB ash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS.
0le(s)found
Step 3:
When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.
Q-Flash Utility v2.15
Flash Type/Size................................. Winbond 25Q64BV 8M
Keep DMI Data Enable
Load CMOS Default Enable
Update BIOS from Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
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Step 4:
Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see
the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen.
Step 5:
During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter>
to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend
that you reload BIOS defaults.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y
: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
higf
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults
Step 6:
Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.
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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the
Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may
result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS.
4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad-
equate BIOS ashing.
B. Using @BIOS
1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
then download the BIOS le that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete.
If the BIOS update le for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please
manually download the BIOS update le from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update le obtained
from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS le.
4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:
Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically
load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
Make sure that the BIOS le to be ashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the
BIOS with an incorrect BIOS le could cause your system not to boot.
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4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to ne-tune their system
settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also
includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system-related information
without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 Interface
Tabs Information
Tab Function
module on a specic slot to see its information.
The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages.
• Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve
desired system performance.
After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be
sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.
• Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only.
• Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings
using the sliders.
• Save allows you to save the current settings to a new prole (.txt le).
• Load allows you to load previous settings from a prole.
After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to click Set for these changes to take
effect or click Default to restore to default values.
graphics card.
The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan
speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set.
The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set
temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound
le (.wav le).
(Note) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support
for Quick Boost.
Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is
not congurable or the function is not supported.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset,
and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure
that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.
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The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.
The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory
(Note)
The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA
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4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver
™
2
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2
(Note 1)
is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power
savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efciency
without sacricing computing performance.
The Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Interface
A. Meter Mode
In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time.
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Meter Mode - Button Information Table
Button Description
1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
2 Current CPU Power Consumption
3 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on time)
4 Meter Time
5 Meter/Timer Reset Switch
6 Total Mode Switch
7 Meter Mode Switch
8 Dynamic Power Phase Status
9 Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in power-saving mode will light on)
10 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1)
11 Advanced Settings
12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
13 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
14 INFO/Help
15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)
(Note 2)
•
The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model.
• CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method.
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B. Total Mode
In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of
time since activating Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 for the rst time
(Note 3)
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3
4
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Total Mode - Button Information Table
Button Description
1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
2 Current CPU Power Consumption
3 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled)
(Note 4)
4 Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled
5 Total Mode Switch
6 Meter Mode Switch
7 Dynamic Power Phase Status
8 Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in power-saving mode will light on)
9 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1)
(Note 2)
10 Advanced Settings
11 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
12 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
13 INFO/Help
14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
15 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)
C. Stealth Mode
In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-dened power saving settings, even after the
system is restarted. Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the
application.
(Note 1) Before using the Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled.
(Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/
Memory.
(Note 3) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power
Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero.
(Note 4) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches
99999999 Watts.
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4-5 Q-Share
Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and
Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet
resources.
Directions for using Q-Share
After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.
exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon
to congure the data sharing settings.
Figure 1. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled
Options Descriptions
Option Description
Connect ... Displays the computers with data sharing enabled
Enable Incoming Folder ... Enables data sharing
Disable Incoming Folder ... Disables data sharing
Open Incoming Folder : Accesses the shared data folder
C:\Q-ShareFolder
Change Incoming Folder : Changes the data folder to be shared
C:\Q-ShareFolder
Update Q-Share ... Updates Q-Share online
About Q-Share ... Displays the current Q-Share version
Exit... Exits Q-Share
in the notication area and right-click on this icon
(Note)
(Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.
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4-6 Smart 6
™
GIGABYTE Smart 6
software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up
system performance, reduce boot-up time, manage a secure platform and recover specied les easily with a
click of the mouse button.
™ (Note 1)
is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and offers a combination of 6 innovative
SMART QuickBoot
SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for en-
tering the operating system, delivering greater efciency for daily use.
Instructions:
Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS
QuickBoot item and then click Save to save the settings.
SMART QuickBoost
SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced
users alike; users simply click on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and
SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance.
Instructions:
Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for
the changes to take effect.
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SMART Recovery
(Note 3)
(Note 2)
or copy
With SMART Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data les
les from a specic backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS le system) in
Windows Vista.
Instructions:
In the main menu, click the Cong button to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box.
The Smart Recovery Preference dialog box:
Button Function
Enable Enables automatic daily backup
Schedule Sets a daily backup schedule
Capacity Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for
saving backups
• The hard drive must have more than 1 GB of capacity.
• Each partition can accommodate up to 64 backups (the actual
limit depends on the size of each partition). When this limit is
reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten.
(Note 4)
Instructions for copying les/folders from a backup:
To browse through your backups made at different time, select a
backup time using the time scroll bar on the right or at the bottom of
the screen. If you want to copy back a le/folder, select the le/folder
you wish to copy and click the Copy button.
The les/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit
their contents.
SMART DualBIOS
SMART DualBIOS is a new feature that can record personal passwords and important dates,
and remind users of the dates. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS
simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails.
Instructions:
Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility.
You can record personal passwords and important dates and set reminders of these dates. Click Save to save the settings and click Exit
to exit.
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SMART Recorder
SMART Recorder monitors and records the activities in a system such as the time when the
computer was turned on/off or even when large data les were moved within the hard drive or
copied to an external storage device
(Note 5)
.
Instructions:
Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON/OFF Recorder
or File Monitor tab to enable the recording of system on/off time or
les copying. Entering the Smart 6™ password is required before you
make any changes to the previous settings.
SMART TimeLock
SMART TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and
options.
Instructions
Click the lock icon
password. Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer
for weekdays and weekends. Click Save to save the settings and
click Exit to exit.
(Note 6)
:
on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6™
The Smart TimeLock Alert:
An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time.
When the alert appears, you can enter the Smart 6™ password to extend the
usage time or click Cancel to close the alert. If you respond Cancel, you will
be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the
default shutdown time arrives, or the computer will shutdown right away.
(Note 1)
When launching Smart 6™ for the rst time, the system will request you to set up a password. This password is required when
you activate SMART DualBIOS or when you want to make changes to the SMART Recorder or SMART TimeLock settings.
(Note 2) The changed data refers to the data that has been modied, deleted, or newly added since the last backup.
(Note 3) The system will make an automatic backup on changed data only once everyday. If the computer is turned on for
a long time, the backup will be performed at the scheduled backup time. If the computer is turned off before the
scheduled backup time, the backup will be performed on the next boot.
(Note 4) We recommend that you preserve at least 25 percent of the hard drive space to optimize the storage space for
the backups. The backups of the changed data will be stored in the original partition of the data.
(Note 5) You will not be able to use the "Safely Remove Hardware" feature in the operating system with SMART Recorder
enabled. To remove an external storage device, unplug it directly from your computer (please note that doing so
may result in damage to the hardware device or loss of data).
(Note 6)
You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users.
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4-7 Auto Green
Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings
via a Bluetooth cell phone. When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the sys-
tem will enter the specied power saving mode.
The Conguration dialog box:
First, you have to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key. On the Auto Green
main menu, click Congure and then click Congure BT devices. Select the Blu-
etooth cell phone that you want to use as the portable key
display your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.)
Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard
has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth
functions on your phone.
Conguring the Bluetooth cell phone key:
After you select a cell phone, the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard as shown on the left
will appear. Enter a passkey (8~16 digits recommended) which will be used for pairing
with the cell phone. Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone.
Conguring other Bluetooth settings:
On the Other Settings tab, you can set how much time it takes to scan your Bluetooth
cell phone key, how many times to rescan the key to make sure it is in range of your
computer, and when to turn off the hard drive if the system energy saving state lasts
over the predetermined period of time. After completing the settings, click Set for the
settings to take effect and then click Exit to quit.
• Device Scan Time (sec.):
Set the length of time Auto Green scans your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increment.
Auto Green searches for the key based on the length of time you set.
• Rescan Times:
Set how many times Auto Green will rescan your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it, ranging from 2 to 5 times. Auto
Green will keep rescanning according to the times you set. When the times limit is reached and your Bluetooth cell phone key
is still not detected, the system will enter the selected energy saving mode.
• Turn off HD:
Set when to turn off the hard drive. If the system inactivity time exceeds the specied time limit, the hard drive will be turned off.
Selecting a system energy saving mode:
Depending on your needs, select a system power saving mode on the Auto Green
main menu and click Save to save the settings.
Button Description
Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode
Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode
Disable Disables this function
The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package
you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the
need to press the power button rst.
(Note 1)
. (If the screen doesn't
(Note 2)
allows
(Note 1) If your cell phone has been congured as the Auto Green key, you'll not be able to use it to connect to other Blu-
etooth device(s) when Auto Green is enabled.
(Note 2) Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth
dongle, be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver on your computer.
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Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Conguring Audio Input and Output
5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back
panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
The picture to the right shows the default audio jack
assignments.
The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides
jack retasking capability that allows the user to change
the function for each jack through the audio driver.
For example, in a 4-channel audio conguration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out.
• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually congure the
jack for microphone functionality.
• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel
audio module), refer to instructions on the next page.
High Denition Audio (HD Audio)
HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/
96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio
streams (in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an
Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.
A. Conguring Speakers
(The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.)
(Note)
audio.
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Side
Speaker Out
Line In
Mic In
Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
will appear in the notication area. Double-click
icon
the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.
(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Congurations:
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker congurations.
• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.
• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
• 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out.
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Step 2:
Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The cur-
rent connected device is dialog box appears. Select the
device according to the type of device you connect. Then
click OK.
Step 3:
On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Congura-
tion tab. In the Speaker Conguration list, select Stereo,
Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to
the type of speaker conguration you wish to set up. Then
the speaker setup is completed.
B. Conguring Sound Effect
You may congure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab.
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module
If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon
on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector
Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack
detection check box. Click OK to complete.
D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only)
Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner
on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device
advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear
output device, when a front headphone plugged in
check box. Click OK to complete.
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5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/Out
A. S/PDIF In
The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.
S/PDIF In Cable
Optical
S/PDIF In
Coaxial
S/PDIF In
1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable:
Step 1:
First, attach the connector at the end of the cable
to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard.
Step 2:
Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back
panel with a screw.
2. Conguring S/PDIF In:
On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Format tab to select the default format. Click OK to complete.
(Note) The actual locations of the S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out connectors may differ by model.
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B. S/PDIF Out
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio
quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
S/PDIF Optical Cable
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
2. Conguring S/PDIF Out:
On the Digital Output(Optical) screen
(Note)
, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and
bit depth. Click OK to complete.
(Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to congure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out
connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use
the internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) for digital audio output.
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5-1-3 Conguring Microphone Recording
Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
will appear in the notication area. Double-click
icon
the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.
Step 2:
Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on
the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front
panel. Then congure the jack for microphone functionality.
Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and
back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 3:
Go to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be able to record the sound.
To hear the sound being recorded during the recording
process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level.
If you want to change the current sound input
default device to microphone, right-click on Mi-
crophone and select Set Default Device.
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Step 4:
To raise the recording and playback volume for the
microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon
the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the
Microphone Boost level.
Step 5:
After completing the settings above, click Start, point
to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.
on
* Enabling Stereo Mix
If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The
following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from
your computer).
Step 1:
Locate the Volume icon in the notication area and
right-click on this icon. Select Recording Devices.
Step 2:
On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space
and select Show Disabled Devices.
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Step 3:
When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this
item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device.
Step 4:
Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to congure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the
sound.
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder
A. Recording Sound
1. Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer.
2. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button .
3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button .
Be sure to save the recorded audio le upon completion.
B. Playing the Recorded Sound
You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio le format.
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5-2 Troubleshooting
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on
GIGABYTE's website.
Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?
A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In
the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to show the advanced options.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?
A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is
still on.
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?
A: For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this, please
turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the
instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't
have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the bat-
tery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one
minute.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?
A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplier. If not, try a speaker with power/amplier.
Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only)
A: Step 1: First, make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in My Computer > Properties > Gen-
eral > System). If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for
High Denition Audio has been installed successfully (check in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device
Manager > System Devices).
Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Denition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or
Sound, video, and game controllers. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this step.)
Step 3: Then go back to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on
Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Denition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall.
Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes. When the Add
New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard
driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install.
For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD
audio driver."
Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean?
A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems.
(For reference only.)
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error
1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error
1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly
Continuous short beeps: Power error
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5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the
problem.
START
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power cord etc.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or
other metal objects.
No
Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header
properly?
Yes
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Yes
Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the
12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the
expansion slot and power connectors are rmly attached.
A
(Continued...)
Yes
Isolate the short circuit.
The problem is veried and solved.
Secure the CPU cooler
on the CPU. Connect the
No
CPU cooler power cable
to the motherboard.
The problem is veried and solved.
Correctly insert the
No
memory into the memory
socket.
The problem is veried and solved.
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A
When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
No
The power supply, CPU or
CPU socket might fail.
Yes
Check if there is display on your monitor.
Yes
Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart
the computer.
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
Yes
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to
save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if
the system can boot successfully.
Yes
Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one
(install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the
device works successfully).
The problem is veried and solved.
The graphics card,
No
expansion slot, or monitor
might fail.
The problem is veried and solved.
No
The keyboard or keyboard
connector might fail.
The problem is veried and solved.
The IDE/SATA device,
No
connector, or cable might
fail.
The problem is veried and solved.
END
If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local
dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your
question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.
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5-3 Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be
imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We
believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE
cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by
GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
In addition to high-efciency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulll European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of
our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or
reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6,
PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned
toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulll the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive species the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of
electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked,
collected separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste
collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local government ofce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased
the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or
regional waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your
effort.
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Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the
energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment, minimize the use of landlls for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our
quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and
are disposed of properly.
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China
RoHS) requirements:
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