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GA-H170-HD3 DDR3
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-H170HD3-1002R
GA-H170-HD3
GA-H170-HD3 DDR3
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- Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-H170HD3-1002R GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
- Page 2 Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-H170-HD3 Motherboard Layout ................4 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard Layout ..............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 1-2 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 10 Installing the Memory ..................10 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 11 Back Panel Connectors .................. -
Page 4: Ga-H170-Hd3 Motherboard Layout
GA-H170-HD3 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_USB LGA1151 HDMI R_USB30 USB30_LAN M2A_32G AUDIO PCIEX1_1 CPU_FAN Realtek ® GbE LAN GA-H170-HD3 SYS_FAN3 PCIEX16 ® Super I/O Intel H170 PCIEX1_2 ® PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX4 CODEC THB_C PCI1 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O... -
Page 5: Ga-H170-Hd3 Ddr3 Motherboard Layout
F_AUDIO COMA F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents 5 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 motherboard 5 Two SATA cables 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 I/O Shield 5 User's Manual 5 One G Connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 7: 1-2 Product Specifications
Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Š Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Memory k 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Š... - Page 8 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots Š (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Š Multi-Graphics Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire technology ™...
- Page 9 * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. GA-H170-HD3 GA-H170-HD3 DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - 9 -...
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Page 10: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 11: Installing An Expansion Card
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. j Only for GA-H170-HD3. k Only for GA-H170-HD3 DDR3. - 11 -... - Page 12 DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats.
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Page 13: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 SPDIF_O F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 CPU_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN1/2/3 SATA EXPRESS THB_C SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 M2A_32G COMA F_PANEL F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 14 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
- Page 15 5) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors) Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device. 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0, ®...
- Page 16 When installing different types of M.2 SSDs (including SATA SSDs, PCIe x4 SSDs, and PCIe x2 SSDs), be sure to refer to the supported configurations in the tables below according to the operating mode of your SATA controller (AHCI mode or RAID mode). • AHCI mode: Connector SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SATA Express SATA Express Type of SSD SATA SSD PCIe x4 SSD...
- Page 17 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor 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. Power •...
- Page 18 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time.
- Page 19 SERIRQ LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 F_USB3 F LAD1 SUSCLK 14) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ B S S Pin No. Definition GPIOA GPIOB Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ N_-SLP_S3...
- Page 20 16) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition NDCD- NDSR- NSIN NRTS- NSOUT NCTS-...
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Page 21: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the 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. - Page 22 M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
- Page 23 & Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) &...
- Page 24 & CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel ® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
- Page 25 ` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
- Page 26 & CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) & CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature.
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Page 27: System Information
System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You 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. &... -
Page 28: Bios Features
System program. (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. - Page 29 & SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
- Page 30 & Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disables option ROM. Disabled Legacy only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI only Enables UEFI option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
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Page 31: Peripherals
Peripherals & Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) ® & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot & OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. - Page 32 ` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. ` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set to Enabled. & Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) &...
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Page 33: Chipset
Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) ® & Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) & DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~512M. (Default: 64M) &... -
Page 34: Power Management
Power Management & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. - Page 35 & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Instant-Off 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 system will enter suspend mode.
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Page 36: Save & Exit
Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. 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. &... -
Page 37: Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 Appendix Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 ≥4 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest (Number of hard (Number of hard drives * Size of the drive drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the... - Page 38 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the folder (IRST-x64 or IRST-x86) that you previously copied. 4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -...
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Page 39: Drivers Installation
You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 39 -... -
Page 40: Regulatory Statements
Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. - Page 41 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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