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...H410M S2H V2 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 Favorites (F11 21 2-4 Tweaker...22 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers Installation...
...H410M S2H V2 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 Favorites (F11 21 2-4 Tweaker...22 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers Installation...
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...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. LAN Gigabit Ethernet Chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. LAN Gigabit Ethernet Chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
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...; 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 RGB LED strip header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
...; 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 RGB LED strip header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. LGA1200 CPU Socket...
... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. LGA1200 CPU Socket...
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... can use this port. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1 Channel B: DDR4_B1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports DVI-D connection to this port to connect your device and then remove it from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect...
... can use this port. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1 Channel B: DDR4_B1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports DVI-D connection to this port to connect your device and then remove it from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect...
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... (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) The header conforms to work or even damage it. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_ U F_ 10) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to the USB your chassis front panel audio module to this header. S •• 3 Prior from to installing the USBBSbSrackeSt, be sure to turn off the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB...
... (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) The header conforms to work or even damage it. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_ U F_ 10) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to the USB your chassis front panel audio module to this header. S •• 3 Prior from to installing the USBBSbSrackeSt, be sure to turn off the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB...
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... the system is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup...
... the system is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup...
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... on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
... on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
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... power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set a power limit for memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to the CPU specifications. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set a power limit for memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to the CPU specifications. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 25 - This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is present only when you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for CPU Turbo mode. Enabled...
... enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 25 - This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is present only when you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for CPU Turbo mode. Enabled...
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... from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm, power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on automatically. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to allocate the DVMT memory size of the...
... from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm, power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on automatically. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to allocate the DVMT memory size of the...
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... HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
... HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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.... Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows...
.... Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows...
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... mode is not connected or fails. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables...
... mode is not connected or fails. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables...
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... system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad 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 set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is...
... system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad 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 set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is...
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...and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not...
...and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not...
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... hard drives you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to the hard drives. Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply to RST Controlled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 37 - After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy...
... hard drives you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to the hard drives. Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply to RST Controlled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 37 - After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy...
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...(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to be special characters) under the Name item and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for details on the number of the hard drives being installed). After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
...(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to be special characters) under the Name item and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for details on the number of the hard drives being installed). After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
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... motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. Then browse to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to accelerate an existing RAID array; On the Xpress Install screen...
... motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. Then browse to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to accelerate an existing RAID array; On the Xpress Install screen...
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... remove the Optane™ memory. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. 2. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2A_SB connector, set to Manual. Go to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you want to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration...
... remove the Optane™ memory. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. 2. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2A_SB connector, set to Manual. Go to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you want to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration...