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..., or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard GA-H81M-S2H Aug. 29, 2014 Aug. 29, 2014 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
..., or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard GA-H81M-S2H Aug. 29, 2014 Aug. 29, 2014 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-S2H 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-S2H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H81M-S2H 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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... the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard Layout DDR3_1 DDR3_2 KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1150 VGA DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30_2 VIA® VL805 F_USB30 R_USB30_1 USB_LAN GA-H81M-S2H BAT AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN SYS_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC M_BIOS ... iTE® Super I/O Intel® H81 CLR_CMOS F_USB1 TPM F_USB2 SATA3 1 0 F_PANEL 3 2 SATA2 Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-S2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 -...
... the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard Layout DDR3_1 DDR3_2 KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1150 VGA DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30_2 VIA® VL805 F_USB30 R_USB30_1 USB_LAN GA-H81M-S2H BAT AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN SYS_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC M_BIOS ... iTE® Super I/O Intel® H81 CLR_CMOS F_USB1 TPM F_USB2 SATA3 1 0 F_PANEL 3 2 SATA2 Box Contents 55 GA-H81M-S2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 -...
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GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DVI-D PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI x16 PCI Express Bus 4 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 ...
GA-H81M-S2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DVI-D PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI x16 PCI Express Bus 4 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 ...
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...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ... strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer ...
...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ... strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer ...
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... Internet Security (OEM version) Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm... * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP...
... Internet Security (OEM version) Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm... * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP...
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...hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the.... 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before 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 from the load plate automatically during the process of ...
...hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the.... 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before 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 from the load plate automatically during the process of ...
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...sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you install motherboard drivers in OS. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D ...flash drive and etc. (Note) •• When removing the cable connected to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port. Connect a monitor that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer...
...sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you install motherboard drivers in OS. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D ...flash drive and etc. (Note) •• When removing the cable connected to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port. Connect a monitor that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. If a... +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If the 12V power connector is turned off...
... are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. If a... +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If the 12V power connector is turned off...
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...is operating. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- Connects to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel...system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. When connecting your chassis front panel module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. You may connect your...
...is operating. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- Connects to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel...system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. When connecting your chassis front panel module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. You may connect your...
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... program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press 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 activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its ... your mouse to select the item you need to) to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and ...
... program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press 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 activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its ... your mouse to select the item you need to) to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and ...
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... clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or...
... clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or...
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... Speed Control is hour, minute, and second. The time format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy...
... Speed Control is hour, minute, and second. The time format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy...
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... Press on the device you can use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press on... the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use this item and select Yes. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 31 - You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings...
... Press on the device you can use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press on... the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use this item and select Yes. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 31 - You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings...
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... the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment ...; If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with other environmentally friendly actions by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Under the ...
... the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment ...; If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with other environmentally friendly actions by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Under the ...