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... Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this... laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Jun. 12, 2014 Nov. 8, 2013 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
... Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this... laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard GA-H81M-DS2 Jun. 12, 2014 Nov. 8, 2013 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-DS2 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 ...
Table of Contents GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-DS2 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 ...
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... LPT VGA 3 2 SATA2 1 0 SATA3 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® BAT Super I/O PCIEX16 GA-H81M-DS2 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® H81 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are...
... LPT VGA 3 2 SATA2 1 0 SATA3 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® BAT Super I/O PCIEX16 GA-H81M-DS2 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® H81 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are...
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GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek&#...
GA-H81M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek&#...
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...strip, ensure to consult with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or.... •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do ...
...strip, ensure to consult with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or.... •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do ...
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...174; Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Smart TimeLock - Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x ...
...174; Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Smart TimeLock - Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x ...
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...: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is not recommended 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...
...: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is not recommended 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...
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... your device and then remove it from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and ... panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect...
... your device and then remove it from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and ... panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect...
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... Connectors 1 3 2 7 5 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 9 4 10 11 8 7) SATA2 2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be used to the connector on the computer, make sure...
... Connectors 1 3 2 7 5 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 9 4 10 11 8 7) SATA2 2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be used to the connector on the computer, make sure...
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...connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). If a power supply is ...fan headers to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is recommended that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be...
...connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). If a power supply is ...fan headers to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is recommended that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be...
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.... Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. configure the way to turn off (S5). A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has... the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on each wire instead of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating.
.... Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. configure the way to turn off (S5). A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has... the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on each wire instead of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating.
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...that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or you can 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.... •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the...
...that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or you can 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.... •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the...
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... temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds...
... temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds...
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... Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to determine whether to...
... Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to determine whether to...
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... device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you can select Select File in...
... device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you can select Select File in...
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..., we suggest that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that it is recycled in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of with your waste equipment ...at GIGABYTE are disposed of disposal will be imparted to the waste collection centers for RoHS ...
..., we suggest that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that it is recycled in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of with your waste equipment ...at GIGABYTE are disposed of disposal will be imparted to the waste collection centers for RoHS ...
