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    GA-H81M-S2PH User's Manual Rev . 1001 12ME-H81MS2H-1001R[...]

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    Motherboard GA-H81M-S2PH Aug. 2, 2013 Aug. 2, 2013 Motherboard GA-H81M-S2PH Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to[...]

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    - 3 - T able of Contents GA-H81M-S2PH Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 4 GA-H81M-S2PH Motherboard Block Diagram ................................................................ 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...........................................................................[...]

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    - 4 - GA-H81M-S2PH Motherboard Layout The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. Box Contents 5 GA-H81M-S2PH motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 T wo SA T A cables 5 User's Manual 5 I/O Shield KB_MS CPU_F AN SYS_FA[...]

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    - 5 - GA-H81M-S2PH Motherboard Block Diagram PS/2 KB/Mouse LGA1 150 CPU Intel ® H81 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 Dual BIOS LPT 6 USB 2.0/1.1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 LPC Bus DDR3 1600/1333 MHz LAN RJ45 PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek ® GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 2 SA T A 3Gb/s 2 SA T A 6Gb/s D-Sub HDMI D[...]

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    - 6 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the cha[...]

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    - 7 - 1-2 ProductSpecications CPU  Support for Intel ® Core ™ i7 processors/Intel ® Core ™ i5 processors/ Intel ® Core ™ i3 processors/Intel ® Pentium ® processors/Intel ® Celeron ® processors in the LGA1 150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)  L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset  In[...]

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    - 8 - Internal Connectors  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 header  1 x serial port header  1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel Connectors  1 x PS/2 keyboard port  1 x PS/2 mouse port  1 x parallel port  1 x serial port  1 x D-Sub port  1 x HDMI port  2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  1 x RJ-45 port  3 x audio jacks ([...]

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    - 9 - 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ?[...]

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    - 10 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion [...]

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    - 1 1 - 1-7 Internal Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer , USB ash drive and etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green)[...]

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    - 12 - 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4/A TX (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 all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector , rst make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power[...]

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    - 13 - 6) SA T A3 0/1 (SA T A 6Gb/s Connectors) The SA T A connectors conform to SA T A 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SA T A 3Gb/s and SA TA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SA T A connector supports a single SA T A device. 7) SA T A2 2/3 (SA T A 3Gb/s Connectors) The SA T A connectors conform to SA T A 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SA T A [...]

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    - 14 - 8) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker , and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below . Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. • PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Y ou may con[...]

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    - 15 - 1 1) F_USB1/2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer . 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio ca[...]

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    - 16 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Function Keys Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance. In Dashboard Mode, you can use your mouse to move through the option menus for quick[...]

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    - 17 - 2-2 M.I.T . Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you[...]

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    - 18 - & Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. & Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency . & Intel(R) T urbo Boost T echnology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology . Auto lets the BIOS automatically[...]

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    - 19 - ` Advanced Memory Settings & Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P .) (Note) , System Memory Multiplier , Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings: [...]

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    - 20 - ` 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 eld will show "No" at next boot. & Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detec[...]

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    - 21 - 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Y ou can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. & System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), mon[...]

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    - 22 - 2-4 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Species the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the rst priority ( Boot Option #1 ) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority ( Boot Option #2 ). The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specic type. For example, [...]

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    - 23 - & VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.  Auto Enables legacy option ROM only .  EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast . & USB Support  Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process compl[...]

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    - 24 - & Administrator Password Allows you to congure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. Y ou will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. Y ou must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup a[...]

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    - 25 - & Initial Display Output Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics.  IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the rst display .  PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display . (Default)  PCI Sets the[...]

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    - 26 - & Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled . & Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) & Intel Processor Graphics Memory [...]

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    - 27 - & Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) & Device Mode This item is congurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled . Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended[...]

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    - 28 - & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.  Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power .  Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.  Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power . (Default) [...]

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    - 29 - & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Ye s . This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. & Exit Without Saving Press <Enter> on this item and select Ye s . This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the cha[...]

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    - 30 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of prin[...]

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    - 32 - Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Add re ss: N o.6 , Bao C hi ang R oad, H si n-Ti en D ist ., New Taipe i Cit y 2 31, T a iw an TEL: + 88 6 -2- 8912- 4 00 0, FA X : +88 6 -2- 8912- 4 0 05 T e ch . and N on -T e ch. S up por t (Sal es / Ma rket in g) : htt p://g gt s.gi ga byt e.c om.t w WEB a ddr es s (En gl ish): ht tp: //w w w.gi[...]