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... read the User's 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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard H310M HD2 Motherboard H310M HD2 Mar. 15, 2018 Mar. 15, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... read the User's 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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard H310M HD2 Motherboard H310M HD2 Mar. 15, 2018 Mar. 15, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Table of Contents H310M HD2 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 Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory Statements 39 Contact Us...41 - 3 -
Table of Contents H310M HD2 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 Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory Statements 39 Contact Us...41 - 3 -
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...1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the audio driver.
...1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the audio driver.
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... I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
... I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on hardware installation. - 9 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically...
... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on hardware installation. - 9 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. It also supports up to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. It also supports up to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel...
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... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports, refer to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 10 32 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for more...
... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports, refer to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 10 32 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for more...
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... the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may HD+ HD- configure the way to turn off (S5). 1 19 •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). The LED is on when the hard drive is...
... the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may HD+ HD- configure the way to turn off (S5). 1 19 •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). The LED is on when the hard drive is...
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... factory defaults. 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 18 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your 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...
... factory defaults. 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 18 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your 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...
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... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to accept or enter a sub-menu. You can use the key to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to switch between the two modes. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to accept or enter a sub-menu. You can use the key to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to switch between the two modes. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... number of CPU cores to enable in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. If the specified value is set the CPU Uncore ratio. Enabling this function. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note...
... number of CPU cores to enable in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. If the specified value is set the CPU Uncore ratio. Enabling this function. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note...
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... let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race...
... let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race...
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... introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note) This...
... introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note) This...
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... please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control...
... please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control...
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... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Actual operation mode is subject to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Actual operation mode is subject to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
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... device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on this type...
... device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on this type...
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... USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or 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 which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
... USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or 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 which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
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... Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. The Software Controlled option allows you wish to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
... Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. The Software Controlled option allows you wish to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
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... 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. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. && Serial Port (Onboard COMA Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Serial Port (Onboard COMB Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables...
... 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. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. && Serial Port (Onboard COMA Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Serial Port (Onboard COMB Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables...
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...: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI...
...: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI...