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... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „„ For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual...
... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „„ For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Internal Connectors 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 27 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 29 Regulatory Notices...30 Contact Us...31 - 3 -
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Internal Connectors 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 27 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 29 Regulatory Notices...30 Contact Us...31 - 3 -
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... adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your...
... adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your...
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... access the audio software for H610I DDR4. - 7 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ LGA1700 socket: Support for 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors j Only for H610I. Support for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H610 Express Chipset Memory Onboard...
... access the audio software for H610I DDR4. - 7 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ LGA1700 socket: Support for 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors j Only for H610I. Support for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H610 Express Chipset Memory Onboard...
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... the internal USB header ŠŠ Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:k - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan headerj ŠŠ 2 x system fan headersk ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x speaker header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Š...
... the internal USB header ŠŠ Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:k - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan headerj ŠŠ 2 x system fan headersk ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x speaker header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Š...
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... by motherboard model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Ambient LED - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. BIOS Š...
... by motherboard model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Ambient LED - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. BIOS Š...
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... and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically after you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1700 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for details...
... and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically after you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1700 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for details...
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... insert the memory, switch the direction. k Only for H610I. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. j Only for H610I DDR4. - 13 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to install the memory: •• Make sure that you install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is installed. 2. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the...
... insert the memory, switch the direction. k Only for H610I. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. j Only for H610I DDR4. - 13 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to install the memory: •• Make sure that you install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is installed. 2. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the...
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... the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCIEX16 Slot - 14...
... the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCIEX16 Slot - 14...
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... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a triple-display configuration,you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first •• After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution...
... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a triple-display configuration,you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first •• After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution...
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To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker 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 functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. Use this audio jack for details on configuring the audio software. Line...
To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker 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 functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. Use this audio jack for details on configuring the audio software. Line...
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.... The power connector possesses a foolproof design. B_ USB 0_ B _ _ 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2, 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 CPU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed.
.... The power connector possesses a foolproof design. B_ USB 0_ B _ _ 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2, 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 CPU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed.
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... this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. For _ optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may lead to the header. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Before installing the devices, be used to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of 2m. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a standard...
... this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. For _ optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may lead to the header. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Before installing the devices, be used to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of 2m. The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a standard...
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... PORT 7) M2_P_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. _0 F S F_ 80 B S S_F B_ Follow the steps below to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s _S standard. S DEBUG PORT _S 6) SATA3 4/5/S6_/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA conn_ectors conform to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the connector. * Types of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for more information_. DEBUG PORT _U _ 3 B F_USB3 F 1 7 F Pin...
... PORT 7) M2_P_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. _0 F S F_ 80 B S S_F B_ Follow the steps below to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s _S standard. S DEBUG PORT _S 6) SATA3 4/5/S6_/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA conn_ectors conform to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the connector. * Types of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for more information_. DEBUG PORT _U _ 3 B F_USB3 F 1 7 F Pin...
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... (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE's website and search for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the "BIOS Setup" page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin...
... (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE's website and search for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the "BIOS Setup" page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin...
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... device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
... device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
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... 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ F_USB30 3 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC F_USB3 _ F _3 U B S S_F B_ Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. _ _B F _0 _F _0 F k Only for H610I DDR4. _ Pin No. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2k (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition...
... 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ F_USB30 3 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC F_USB3 _ F _3 U B S S_F B_ Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. _ _B F _0 _F _0 F k Only for H610I DDR4. _ Pin No. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2k (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin...
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... 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 potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard...
... 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 potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard...
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... proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure the system is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press to install APP Center. Before the installation, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is connected to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear...
... proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure the system is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press to install APP Center. Before the installation, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is connected to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear...
