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...do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. Configure a RAID array in your...to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors. - 2 - Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No ...
...do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. Configure a RAID array in your...to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors. - 2 - Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No ...
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Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings... for more information. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to "C-3" for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (...
Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings... for more information. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to "C-3" for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (...
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...number of hard drives you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure... 2 Go to the Mode tab to begin (Figure 3). Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the...
...number of hard drives you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure... 2 Go to the Mode tab to begin (Figure 3). Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the...
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C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
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... (Figure 14). Figure 13 Step 2: After you want to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Acceleration Options 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Exit RAID Volumes : None defined.
... (Figure 14). Figure 13 Step 2: After you want to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Acceleration Options 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Exit RAID Volumes : None defined.
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... Status Normal Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6.
... Status Normal Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6.
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... to the location of the drivers are ready to install the operating system. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue...
... to the location of the drivers are ready to install the operating system. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue...
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Motherboard GA-H270-HD3 Motherboard GA-H270-HD3 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may ...Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X."... on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
Motherboard GA-H270-HD3 Motherboard GA-H270-HD3 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may ...Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X."... on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
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Table of Contents GA-H270-HD3 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power...34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Statements 40 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-H270-HD3 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power...34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Statements 40 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
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... for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. BIOS Unique Features Bundled...
... for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. BIOS Unique Features Bundled...
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...Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the same capacity, ... turn on the CPU. If 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...
...Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the same capacity, ... turn on the CPU. If 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...
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... M.2 connector. Definition SATA3 5 3 _0 SATA3 1 0 1 GND 42 2 TXP 7 1 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN _F 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. - 14 - Select the proper hole for more...
... M.2 connector. Definition SATA3 5 3 _0 SATA3 1 0 1 GND 42 2 TXP 7 1 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN _F 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. - 14 - Select the proper hole for more...
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... header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 15 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for details. The M2A_32G connector shares bandwidth with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No Connection. Refer to the following table...
... header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 15 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for details. The M2A_32G connector shares bandwidth with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No Connection. Refer to the following table...
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...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). _ _B 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory...to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to keep the B_ values (such as BIOSS _ co_Snfigurations, date, and time information) in ...
...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). _ _B 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory...to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to keep the B_ values (such as BIOSS _ co_Snfigurations, date, and time information) in ...
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18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show the curBr_ent state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: BIOS status LED - 19 - If a particular LED is on, that mUeSaBn0s_tBhe corresponding device is not working normally.
18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show the curBr_ent state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: BIOS status LED - 19 - If a particular LED is on, that mUeSaBn0s_tBhe corresponding device is not working normally.
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... not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the...
... not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the...
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... occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && High Performance Allows you to determine whether to let the BIOS automatically increase the CPU base clock for better performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01...
... occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && High Performance Allows you to determine whether to let the BIOS automatically increase the CPU base clock for better performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01...
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...please visit Intel's website. - 22 - of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current ...CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables ...
...please visit Intel's website. - 22 - of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current ...CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables ...
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... (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 ... 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) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step ...
... (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 ... 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) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step ...
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...data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. && System Memory Multiplier Allows...Enabled allows the system to increase memory performance and stability. Please note that support this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter...
...data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. && System Memory Multiplier Allows...Enabled allows the system to increase memory performance and stability. Please note that support this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter...