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- Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 1
Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Easy RAID...16 2-6 Fast Boot...18 2-7 Game - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 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 and supports Q-Flash - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 3
file into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 4
will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 5
instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 6
1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 7
easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 8
) automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily get hold of your real-time system information you wish to display. 3D OSD will detect and display a list of available options. Configuration Menu: Allows you to set a hotkey for enabling /disabling - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 9
2-2 AutoGreen AutoGreen (Note) is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 10
Station allows your computer to share files with another computer that has Cloud Station (Server) installed. Before You Begin: •• To use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must install GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device. (For Android systems, please download the app - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 11
Cloud Station: Using HomeCloud Step 1: Launch HomeCloud on the host computer (installed with Cloud Station (Server)), sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function after system - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 12
to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/ Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: On the host computer, launch GIGABYTE Remote and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 13
function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same you to change CPU/memory frequency and voltage settings. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 14
adapter. If there are more than one Wi-Fi card on your computer, you need to select the one you want to use from the list. •• SSID: The hotspot SSID name. You can keep the default name or create your own one. •• HotSpot Password(must have at least 8 characters): The password - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 15
you to set hotkeys for your profiles. Available functions in EasyTune may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 16
mode from AHCI to RAID mode even after the hard drive has been installed with an operating system. After switching the operating mode, please restart your computer and make sure the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility can work properly. (Note) This feature is supported only in UEFI mode. - 16 - - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 17
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode 3. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. The new - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 18
Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 19
performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To revert the computer back to the state it was before, click Revert. In addition, two hotkeys - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 20
Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: Express bus. •• DMI ASPM Control: Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 21
the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): of analog/digital colors. (Note 1) This function is available only on motherboards with an I/O shield that has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 22
strip. Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. •• Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on the condition of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 22 - - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 23
2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules the computer will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 23 - - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 24
2-11 Smart Keyboard GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard allows you to set your own hotkeys using the F1 through F12 keys. You can use the customized hotkeys : Load a previously save profile. (Note) It is recommended that Smart Keyboard be closed if it violates the end user license agreement of your game. - 24 - - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 25
to recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Backup only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 26
to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 27
2-13 Smart HUD GIGABYTE Smart HUD provides you with the ability to watch a video on YouTube or Twitch simultaneously during Replay Increase the volume Decrease the volume (Note) Please ensure that DirectX End-User Runtime has been installed on your system prior to installing Smart HUD. - 27 - - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 28
2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 29
2-15 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 30
2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. Then click Apply. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The options are as follows: • Normal: Keeps - Gigabyte H370M D3H GSM | Unique Features Introduction - Page 31
you need to select Manual first. You can save the current settings to a profile and create up to 4 profiles. To check the graphics card status, you can click the icon on the top right corner. (Note 1) Before using V-Tuner, be sure to install the graphics card driver first. (Note 2) Items available
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Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup
menus are for reference only.
Unique Features
BIOS Update Utilities
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Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
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Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
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Using Q-Flash Plus
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APP Center
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3D OSD
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AutoGreen
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Cloud Station
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EasyTune
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Easy RAID
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Fast Boot
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Game Boost
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Platform Power Management
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RGB Fusion
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Smart TimeLock
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Smart Keyboard
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Smart Backup
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Smart HUD
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System Information Viewer
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USB Blocker
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USB DAC-UP 2
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V-Tuner
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