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H310M H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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  • Page 1 H310M H User's Manual Rev. 1001 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents H310M H Motherboard Layout ..................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................5 Installation Precautions ..................5 1-2 Product Specifications ..................6 Installing the CPU .................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. 10 Internal Connectors ..................
  • Page 4: H310M H Motherboard Layout

    H310M H Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB ATX_12V SYS_FAN LGA1151 HDMI R_USB30 SATA3 H310M H USB_LAN Realtek ® AUDIO GbE LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 ® Super I/O Intel H310 ® PCIEX1_2 CODEC M_BIOS F_AUDIO F_USB F_PANEL CLR_CMOS Box Contents 5 H310M H motherboard...
  • Page 5: 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 6: 1-2 Product Specifications

    * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation Intel ® Core i7/i5 processor. ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: ®...
  • Page 7 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x system fan header Š 1 x front panel header Š...
  • Page 8 * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, on GIGABYTE's website to download the and SSDs. latest version of apps. - 8 -...
  • Page 9: Installing The Cpu

    • 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 10: Installing An Expansion Card

    Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two 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. The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2...
  • Page 11 • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 11 -...
  • Page 12: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO F_USB30 CPU_FAN F_USB SYS_FAN SATA3 0/1/2/3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
  • Page 13 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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 14 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
  • Page 15 6) 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. •...
  • Page 16 8) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) F_USB30 F_ U The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS SSRX1- SSRX1+ SSTX2+ B S S SSTX1- SSTX2-...
  • Page 17 F_USB3 F 10) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition LAD0 LAD3 VCC3 LAD1 LFRAME No Pin LAD2 SERIRQ LCLK LRESET 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear S F_ the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
  • Page 18: 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 19: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. Classic Setup Function Keys <f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu <h><i> Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu <Enter>...
  • Page 20 M.I.T. 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. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
  • Page 21 & AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio. & 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. &...
  • Page 22 & C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1.
  • Page 23 & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disables this function. (Default) Disabled Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile1 Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note) Profile2 & System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data.
  • Page 24 & Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) & Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
  • Page 25 ` Miscellaneous Settings & Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) ` Smart Fan 5 Settings &...
  • Page 26: System

    System 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. & Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;...
  • Page 27: Bios

    A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup 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) & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that...
  • Page 28 & SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
  • Page 29 & Other PCI Device Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy Enables UEFI option ROM only.
  • Page 30: Peripherals

    Peripherals & 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 & OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.
  • Page 31 ` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. ® ` USB Configuration & Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support.
  • Page 32 ` SATA And RST Configuration & SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) & SATA Mode Selection Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers. AHCI C onfigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) & Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers.
  • Page 33: Chipset

    Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ® & Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) & DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) &...
  • Page 34: Power

    Power & Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) & PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) &...
  • Page 35 & Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>. Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter>...
  • 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

    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 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
  • Page 38: 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 39 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.
  • Page 40: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://esupport.gigabyte.com...

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