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... CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
... CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... for GA-H87M-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87j/H87k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
... for GA-H87M-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87j/H87k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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... USB headers) - Up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... USB headers) - Up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage k Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * 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 - NN Only for GA-H87M-D3H. EZ Setup - EasyTune - Supported functions...
... Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage k Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * 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 - NN Only for GA-H87M-D3H. EZ Setup - EasyTune - Supported functions...
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... the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •...
... the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •...
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... the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports...
... the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports...
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... Installation D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The screenshot below is from Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device...
... Installation D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The screenshot below is from Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device...
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... the battery is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to connect it is turned off. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to...
... the battery is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to connect it is turned off. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to...
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.../H87k Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. MM Only for GA-H87M-D3H. NN Only for GA-Z87M-D3H. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of...
.../H87k Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. MM Only for GA-H87M-D3H. NN Only for GA-Z87M-D3H. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of...
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... defaults. Hardware Installation 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - 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...
... defaults. Hardware Installation 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - 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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... BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
... BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
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... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Windows Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display...
... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Windows Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display...
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...state. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
...state. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. Press on this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. Press on this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program...
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... Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
... Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be adjusted according to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disablesIntel® Virtualization Technology for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. When enabled, the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && OS Type Allows you to select which type of operating...
... is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be adjusted according to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disablesIntel® Virtualization Technology for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. When enabled, the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && OS Type Allows you to select which type of operating...
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... USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of the onboard graphics. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Internal...
... USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of the onboard graphics. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Internal...
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... installation steps. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install Windows 8/7. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 69 - Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows...
... installation steps. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install Windows 8/7. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 69 - Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows...
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... remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Step 1: 1. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Unique Features - 76 - Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87M-D3H BIOS Version : F2h BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" The monitor...
... remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Step 1: 1. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Unique Features - 76 - Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87M-D3H BIOS Version : F2h BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" The monitor...
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... exit BIOS Setup. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). Our customer service...
... exit BIOS Setup. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). Our customer service...