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... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Copyright © 2018 ...
... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS Motherboard Q370M D3H GSM PLUS May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Copyright © 2018 ...
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Table of 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...
Table of 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...
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... visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Game Boost - Platform Power Management - Smart Keyboard - System Information Viewer - Easy RAID - AutoGreen - USB Blocker - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form.... 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without...
... visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Game Boost - Platform Power Management - Smart Keyboard - System Information Viewer - Easy RAID - AutoGreen - USB Blocker - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form.... 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without...
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... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If ...you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If ...you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 7 GND DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status...chassis that can detect if tBheSB_chassis cover has been removed. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. ...
...TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 7 GND DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status...chassis that can detect if tBheSB_chassis cover has been removed. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. ...
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... panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
... panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
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... 8 SLIN- 17 PD7 26 GND 9 PD3 18 GND 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ••...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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver ...
... 8 SLIN- 17 PD7 26 GND 9 PD3 18 GND 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ••...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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver ...
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Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 19 - Or 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 searches and downloads the latest version of...
Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 19 - Or 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 searches and downloads the latest version of...
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...Intel® CPU that supports this function. && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables... Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Flex Ratio. When ...
...Intel® CPU that supports this function. && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables... Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Flex Ratio. When ...
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...&& C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance... is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that lets the ...
...&& C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance... is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that lets the ...
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...the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. - 23 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "No". the second is... the memory frequency that is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU/System Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CPU temperature.
...the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. - 23 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "No". the second is... the memory frequency that is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU/System Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CPU temperature.
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the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the ...), month, date, and year. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and... BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use...
the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the ...), month, date, and year. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and... BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use...
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...this type is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot...device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after ...
...this type is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot...device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after ...
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... 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 Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting...
... 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 Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting...
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...enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. NOTE: ...password. Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . Press on this item, type the...
...enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. NOTE: ...password. Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . Press on this item, type the...
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... the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item...
... the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item...
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... without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on this item. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to Enabled. Note: To cancel the password, press on automatically. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to...
... without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on this item. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to Enabled. Note: To cancel the password, press on automatically. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to...
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... File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from a profile created before, without saving the changes... made in optimum state. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to the...
... File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from a profile created before, without saving the changes... made in optimum state. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to the...
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... mode correctly in this section may differ from your computer. 2. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-2." Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with... an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to ...
... mode correctly in this section may differ from your computer. 2. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-2." Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with... an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to ...
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...Then, select a RAID level. Press + to configure a RAID array. Then, select a RAID level. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a message which says "Press to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. After the system reboot, enter... BIOS Setup again. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to the array. Then set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage...
...Then, select a RAID level. Press + to configure a RAID array. Then, select a RAID level. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a message which says "Press to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. After the system reboot, enter... BIOS Setup again. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to the array. Then set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage...