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Table of Contents H510M A 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 Smart Fan 6 21 2-4 Favorites (F11 22 2-5 Tweaker...23 2-6 Settings...28 2-7 System Info...33 2-8 Boot...34 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory Notices...39 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents H510M A 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 Smart Fan 6 21 2-4 Favorites (F11 22 2-5 Tweaker...23 2-6 Settings...28 2-7 System Info...33 2-8 Boot...34 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory Notices...39 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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... Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at the same time (Graphics specifications may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Support for details on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC 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 PCI Express 3.0 standard.) (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 6 - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules...
... Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at the same time (Graphics specifications may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Support for details on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC 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 PCI Express 3.0 standard.) (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 6 - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules...
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...internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 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...
...internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 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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... bus frequency be used. (Go to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Do not remove...
... bus frequency be used. (Go to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Do not remove...
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... use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. It also supports up to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. You can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket...
... use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. It also supports up to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. You can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket...
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...Out Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a •• You can change the default setting first. The following describes the states of an audio jack using the audio software. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack...
...Out Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a •• You can change the default setting first. The following describes the states of an audio jack using the audio software. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack...
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...: Pin No. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 3.3V Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or...
...: Pin No. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 3.3V Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or...
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...- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is off your system using the power switch (refer to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). or powered off (S5). 2 1 20 19 •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the pin assignments...
...- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is off your system using the power switch (refer to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). or powered off (S5). 2 1 20 19 •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the pin assignments...
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... S F_ B 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 11 1 12 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin NC Data Input CLK P_inFNo. Open: Normal B_ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load_3factoryUdefaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch...
... S F_ B 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 11 1 12 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin NC Data Input CLK P_inFNo. Open: Normal B_ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load_3factoryUdefaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch...
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... is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. In Easy Mode, you can 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for optimum performance. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup...
... is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. In Easy Mode, you can 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for optimum performance. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup...
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... Technology (EIST). The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of CPU cores may vary by CPU. && Frequency Clipping TVB (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
... Technology (EIST). The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of CPU cores may vary by CPU. && Frequency Clipping TVB (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... the C-state limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the power limit for the processor. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during...
... the C-state limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the power limit for the processor. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during...
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... enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2) Enabled allows Qclk to run in some specific criteria for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note...
... enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2) Enabled allows Qclk to run in some specific criteria for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note...
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... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Set a password with...
... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Set a password with...
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... system memory that supports this feature. - 29 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown 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...
... system memory that supports this feature. - 29 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown 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...
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... advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN 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...
... advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN 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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... long to wait before you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is enabled. && Media detect count Allows you can press to abort the PXE boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 31 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is subject to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables...
... long to wait before you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is enabled. && Media detect count Allows you can press to abort the PXE boot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 31 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is subject to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables...
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...; Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header.
...; Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header.
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... Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password 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 required for booting the system and for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices...
... Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password 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 required for booting the system and for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices...
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...&& CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the 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...
...&& CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the 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...