Gigabyte B460M H User Manual

Gigabyte B460M H Manual

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    B460M H User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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    written permission. „„ In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For
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    Table of Contents B460M H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal
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    PCIEX1 BAT M_BIOS LED_C Intel® B460 COM F_AUDIO F_USB2 SPI_TPM F_USB1 M2M_SB F_U32 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B460M H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items
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    (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure 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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    (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
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    ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
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    for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 18.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related
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    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
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    the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
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    receiving is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB a a 7.1-channel a a a a •• The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. -
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    1-7 Internal Connectors 41 3 2 15 9 12 5 13 11 7 10 6 14 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) LED_C 6) M2M_SB 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_U32 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) COM 13) SPI_TPM 14) CLR_CMOS 15) BAT Read the following guidelines before connecting external
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    1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all
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    M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and supports SATA RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to
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    supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard
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    F_USB30 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). 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
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    from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). F_USB30 3 - 17 -
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    15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, 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
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    when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily . •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash
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    2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to
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    2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star
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    using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets ) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit
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    the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. You can even adjust the Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's
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    C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and
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    sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 25 -
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    ƒƒ Memory Channels Timings dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please
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    2-5 Settings ƒƒ Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power
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    -in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 28 -
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    Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP
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    port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This
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    . You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use
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    Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set
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    Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device
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    ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device
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    Password first. ƒƒ Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup
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    2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS
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    Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID to the Mode tab to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the
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    for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -
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    appear automatically. All data on the Optane™ memory will be erased. Make sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system. 3. Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane
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    below: 1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. 2. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. If you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M.2 connector
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    button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information.
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    Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B460M H Responsible Party - U.S. Contact and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
B460M H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001