Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Manual

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    GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-H170HD3-1003R GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 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
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    GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Aug. 7, 2015 Aug. 7, 2015 Copyright © 2016 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
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    Table of Contents GA-H170-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31
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    SATA EXPRESS 4 0 5 1 SATA3 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_AUDIO COMA LPT TPM F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H170-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector The box contents above are for reference only and
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    5 1 SATA3 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_AUDIO COMA LPT TPM F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 motherboard 55 Two SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual
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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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    -ECC mode) ŠŠ Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. j Only for GA-H170-HD3. k Only for GA-H170-HD3 DDR3. - 7 -
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    x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technology Chipset: - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA & PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD
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    specifications and product-related information without prior notice. GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of
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    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 four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the
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    Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. j Only for GA-H170-HD3. k Only for GA-H170-HD3 DDR3. - 11 -
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    the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet
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    1-7 Internal Connectors 41 3 2 11 7 4 6 17 5 6 14 5 18 10 4 9 16 15 13 12 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) SATA EXPRESS 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) M2A_32G 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) TPM 14) THB_C 15) LPT 16)
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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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    with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAIDS1, R_AID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S_ Pin No. Definition SATA3 5 4 10
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    When installing different types of M.2 SSDs (including SATA SSDs, PCIe x4 SSDs, and PCIe x2 SSDs), be sure to refer to the supported configurations in the tables below according to the operating mode of your SATA controller (AHCI mode or RAID mode). •• AHCI mode: Connector SATA3_0 SATA3_1
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    using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). . One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC
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    10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND F_USB30 F_ U F_
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    B F_USB3 F 14) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ 1 S_ S3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 DeBfinSitSion S GPIOA GPIOB N_-SLP_S3 N_-S4_S5 GND S F U __ 3 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ 15) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header
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    computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 20 -
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    and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• 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 the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate
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    2-2 M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc. Whether the system will work stably with the
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    state to decrease power consumption. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (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
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    below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For
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    setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage
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    speed. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement
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    Information 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. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format
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    as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE
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    only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows
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    OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To
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    of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for
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    if you install an Infineon TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to select whether to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard
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    Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled) (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 website. - 33 -
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    2-7 Power Management && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to
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    at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled
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    Defaults Press on this item and select Yes 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. && Boot Override Allows you to select
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    Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the
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    Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -
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    the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio
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    product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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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.
GA-H170-HD3
GA-H170-HD3 DDR3
GA-H170-HD3
GA-H170-HD3 DDR3
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-H170HD3-1003R