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... of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... Contents Q370M D3H GSM PLUS 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 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-3 Drivers Installation...
... Contents Q370M D3H GSM PLUS 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 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-3 Drivers Installation...
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... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Q370 Express Chipset 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi or a PCIe wireless module (CNVI) Multi-Graphics Technology...
... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Q370 Express Chipset 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi or a PCIe wireless module (CNVI) Multi-Graphics Technology...
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... USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 3 x audio...
... USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 3 x audio...
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... motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket...
... motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket...
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... USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an...
... USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an...
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... motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply...
... motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply...
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... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for instructions on S3/S4/S5 Off •• PWF(_Power Switch): when the system is on configuring a RAID array. 1 1 G.QBOFM Pin No...
... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for instructions on S3/S4/S5 Off •• PWF(_Power Switch): when the system is on configuring a RAID array. 1 1 G.QBOFM Pin No...
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... turn off your chassis front panel audio module to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one . Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device...
... turn off your chassis front panel audio module to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one . Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device...
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... battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 19 - Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on . Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS...
... battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 19 - Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on . Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS...
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... on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 22 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
... on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 22 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
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.... (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will emit warning sound. 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. && CPU/System/PCH/VRM MOS Temperature Displays...
.... (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will emit warning sound. 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. && CPU/System/PCH/VRM MOS Temperature Displays...
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... are connected. After configuring this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled...
... are connected. After configuring this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled...
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... system to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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) This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is...
... system to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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) This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is...
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...and protects the software against attacks from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to Enabled if more information...
...and protects the software against attacks from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to Enabled if more information...
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... Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 31 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for external SATA devices. `` Intel(R) I211 Gigabit Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` AMT Configuration This section allows you to enable/disable Intel...
... Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 31 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for external SATA devices. `` Intel(R) I211 Gigabit Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` AMT Configuration This section allows you to enable/disable Intel...
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... is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with...
... is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with...
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...configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you can see the new RAID volume. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. C-1. Steps: 1. Steps: 1. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 2 Drives Number of hard drives Size...
...configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you can see the new RAID volume. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. C-1. Steps: 1. Steps: 1. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 2 Drives Number of hard drives Size...
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... block size if necessary. C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Legacy. If you have selected the stripe block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to configure a RAID array. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to 128 KB. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB to be special characters) under the Name item and press . Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be set Windows 8/10...
... block size if necessary. C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Legacy. If you have selected the stripe block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to configure a RAID array. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to 128 KB. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB to be special characters) under the Name item and press . Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be set Windows 8/10...
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...; memory must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to be used to install. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you have equal or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to continue. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from AHCI mode. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disk to load...
...; memory must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to be used to install. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you have equal or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to continue. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from AHCI mode. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disk to load...