GIGABYTE GA-H81-D3 Owner's Manual
GA-H81-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H81D3-1001R
Motherboard
GA-H81-D3
Motherboard
GA-H81-D3
Jul. 23, 2013
Jul 23, 2013
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Table of Contents
GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Layout .....................................................................................4
GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram ........................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................... 6
1-2 Product Specifications ........................................................................................7
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................... 9
1-4 Installing the Memory .......................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ............................................................................ 10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ....................................................................................10
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................16
2-1 Startup Screen ..................................................................................................16
2-2 M.I.T. ................................................................................................................. 17
2-3 System Information ...........................................................................................21
2-4 BIOS Features .................................................................................................. 22
2-5 Peripherals ........................................................................................................ 25
2-6 Power Management .......................................................................................... 27
2-7 Save & Exit .......................................................................................................29
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................30
Drivers Installation ...................................................................................................... 30
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................... 31
Contact Us .................................................................................................................. 32
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GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
COMA
VGA
R_USB30
USB_LAN
AUDIO
Realtek
GbE LAN
CODEC
iTE
Super I/O
F_AUDIO
LPT
®
®
SYS_FAN1
SPDIF_O
ATX_12V_2X4
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIXE1_2
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
SYS_FAN2
CPU_FAN
LGA1150
BAT
GA-H81-D3
F_USB1
F_USB2
B_BIOS
M_BIOS
Intel® H81
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
CLR_CMOS
DDR3_1
SATA3
SATA2
F_PANEL
DDR3_2
ATX
SYS_FAN3
0 1
2 3
Box Contents
5GA-H81-D3 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables
5User's Manual 5I/O Shield
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
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GA-H81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x16
x1
2 PCI Express x1
x1
Realtek
GbE LAN
PCIe to PCI
PCI Bus
LAN
RJ45
Bridge
x1
x1
DMI 2.0
®
LGA1150
CPU
Intel® H81
CODEC
FDI
D-Sub
Dual BIOS
LPC Bus
DDR3 1600/1333 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
2 SATA 6Gb/s
2 SATA 3Gb/s
2 USB 3.0/2.0
6 USB 2.0/1.1
COM
®
iTE
Super
LPT
I/O
PS/2 KB/Mouse
3 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer
S/PDIF Out
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can be-
come damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty valida-
tion.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist
strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power
supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according
to the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your 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 certified computer technician.
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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
in the LGA1150 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® H81 Express Chipset
Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
Onboard
Graphics
Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
Storage Interface Chipset:
USB Chipset:
Internal
Connectors
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 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.)
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module
and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Support for S/PDIF Out
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
3 x PCI slots
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 1)
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~ SATA2 3)
- 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
- 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the
internal USB headers)
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x front panel header
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Internal
Connectors
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x parallel port
1 x serial port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
Unique Features Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model.
Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard
specications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- EZ Setup
- USB Blocker
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled
Software
Operating
System
Form Factor
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
* Please visit the
for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7
* If you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from
GIGABYTE's website.
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm
Support & Downloads\Utility
page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s)
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you
may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet
the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the
standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the
CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1150 CPULGA1150 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Notch
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate
automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memor y modules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket
as following:
Channel A: DDR3_1
Channel B: 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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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
D-Sub connection to this port.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
Th e USB 3.0 por t s uppo r ts the USB 3.0 spec ifi cat i on and is comp atib l e to the USB 2.0/1.1
specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash
drive and etc.
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
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