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Unique Features  

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Support for APP Center

*   Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported 

functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard 

specifications.

- @BIOS

- EasyTune

-  EZ Setup

-  Fast Boot

-  ON/OFF Charge

-  Smart TimeLock

-  Smart Recovery 2

-  System Information Viewer

-  USB Blocker

 

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Support for Q-Flash

 

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Support for Smart Switch

 

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Support for Xpress Install

Bundled 
Software

 

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Norton

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 Internet Security (OEM version)

 

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Intel

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 Rapid Start Technology

 

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Intel

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 Smart Connect Technology

 

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Intel

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 Smart Response Technology

 

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Intel

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 Small Business Advantage

Operating 
System

 

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Support for Windows 8.1/8/7

Form Factor

 

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ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm

*  GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without 

prior notice.

*  Please visit the 

Support & Downloads\Utility

 page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) 

for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

Summary of Contents for GA-H97-DS3H

Page 1: ...GA H97 DS3H User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME H97DS3H 1001R ...

Page 2: ...d transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual For product related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For example REV 1 0 means the revision of ...

Page 3: ...0 1 4 Installing the Memory 10 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1 7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2 1 Startup Screen 19 2 2 M I T 20 2 3 System Information 25 2 4 BIOS Features 26 2 5 Peripherals 29 2 7 Power Management 32 2 8 Save Exit 34 Chapter 3 Appendix 35 3 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 35 3 2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Statements 38...

Page 4: ...N1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 Realtek GbE LAN HDMI USB_LAN LPT PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX4 PCIe to PCI Bridge COMA iTE Super I O Intel H97 SATA3 1 0 3 2 5 4 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 5 GA H97 DS3H motherboard 5 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 5 Two S...

Page 5: ...s x16 COM LPT 10 USB 2 0 1 1 4 USB 3 0 2 0 DDR3 1600 1333 MHz 6 SATA 6Gb s DVI D DMI 2 0 FDI x16 LPC Bus Line Out Front Speaker Out MIC Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Line In Rear Speaker Out CODEC HDMI Intel H97 LGA1150 CPU Dual BIOS D Sub Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK 100 MHz x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN 2 PCI PCI Bus PCI CLK 33 MHz PCIe to PCI Bridge x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI ...

Page 6: ...ory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure th...

Page 7: ...port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz 1 x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1 x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz Support for HDMI 1 4a version Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Audio Realtek ALC887 codec High ...

Page 8: ...USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 3 x audio jacks Line In Line Out Mic In I O Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection...

Page 9: ...nstall Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Small Business Advantage Operating System Support for Windows 8 1 8 7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 19 0cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior not...

Page 10: ...orner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth ThefourDDR3memorysocketsaredivi...

Page 11: ...I D connection to this port HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used ...

Page 12: ...revent an electrical short inside the cable connector To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Line In Jack Blue The line in jack Use this ...

Page 13: ...our computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard 1 ATX_12V_2X4 2 ATX 3 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN1 2 3 5 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 F_PANEL 7 F_AUDIO 8 F_USB30 9 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 10 COMA 11 LPT 12 BAT 13 CLR_CMOS 14 SP...

Page 14: ... meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 ...

Page 15: ... GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1 2 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number A RAI...

Page 16: ...sis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart CI Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor Power LED 1 2 19 20 CI CI PWR_LED PWR_LED PLED PW SPE...

Page 17: ...e two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB DX 10 NC Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the po...

Page 18: ...must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Pin No Definition Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 STB 10 GND 19 ACK 2 AFD 11 PD4 20 GND 3 PD0 12 GND 21 BUSY 4 ERR 13 PD5 22 GND 5 PD1 14 GND 23 PE 6 INIT 15 PD6 24 No Pin 7 PD2 16 GND 25 SLCT 8 SLIN 17 PD7 26 GND 9 PD3 18 GND 26 25 2 1 13 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset th...

Page 19: ...ion of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BecauseBIOSflashingispotentiallyrisky ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionof BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent syst...

Page 20: ...ure Vcore and memory voltage M I T Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters Advanced Frequency Settings Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz Default Auto CPU Upgrade Note Allows you to set the CPU frequency Options may vary depending on the CPU being used Default Auto CPU C...

Page 21: ...lly reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled Note Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi core CPU the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology Note Allows you t...

Page 22: ...gs Note 1 This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Note 2 This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature Advanced Memory Settings ExtremeMemoryProfile X M P Note2 SystemMemoryMultiplier MemoryFrequency MHz The settings above are synch...

Page 23: ...ub menu allows you to set CPU chipset and memory voltages 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 chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboar...

Page 24: ...item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value o C 2 50 PWM value o C 2nd System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your syst...

Page 25: ...and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password...

Page 26: ...r a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring 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 System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program Default Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determi...

Page 27: ...item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled Execute Disable Bit Note Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Note Enables or...

Page 28: ...le only when CSM Support is set to Always Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server Default Disabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables Ipv4 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables Ipv6 PXE Support This item is con...

Page 29: ...s prior to OS boot xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in Auto when previous boot routs ports to EHCI Note This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre boot support Default Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports Note This is the recommended...

Page 30: ... off support Default Disabled USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches Default Disabled OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd...

Page 31: ...ort Default Enabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled Device Mode 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 Capabilities Port EPP Mode ECP Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled Intel R Smart Connect Technolo...

Page 32: ... removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the sys...

Page 33: ...nes whether to let the system consume least power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function ASPM Default Disabled PEG ASPM Allows you to configure theASPM m...

Page 34: ...on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to save the profile to your storage device Load Profi...

Page 35: ...r motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version C 1 UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8 1 8 64 bit supports UEFI RAID configuration Steps 1 After you set the SATA controller to RAID mode go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup 2 After the ...

Page 36: ...he Create Volume item to begin creating theRAIDarray Whenpromptedtoconfirmwhethertocreatethisvolume press Y toconfirmor N tocancel 6 When completed you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK VOLUME INFORMATION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc To exit the RAID BIOS utility press Esc or select 6 Exit in MAIN MENU Installing t...

Page 37: ...top right corner of the screen and select Run Run exe Or go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 2 Drivers Installation Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow ic...

Page 38: ...reatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste...

Page 39: ...ne or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help Canada Industry Canada IC Notices Canada avis d Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparat...

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