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Z370M DS3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z37MS3H-1001R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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  • Page 1 Z370M DS3H User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z37MS3H-1001R 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 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 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 Z370M DS3H 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: Z370M Ds3H Motherboard Layout

    Z370M DS3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1151 SYS_FAN R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO Z370M DS3H PCIEX16 Realtek ® CODEC PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS Intel ® Z370 M_BIOS PCIEX1_2 ® Super I/O SPDIF_O CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 5 Z370M DS3H 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

    S upport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in Š non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Š ® Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:...
  • Page 7 Š Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x system fan header Š 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 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 GIGABYTE's website Please visit the Support\Utility List for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. download the 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

    The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
  • Page 11 Mic In (Pink) The Mic in jack. 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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more audio software information. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • 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.

  • Page 12: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 SPDIF_O F_USB30 CPU_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN M2A_32G SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO 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_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 14 5) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.
  • Page 15 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 Chipset supports RAID 0, 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel ® RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA3 SATA3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA...
  • Page 16 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Pin No.
  • Page 17 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide 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 Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- No Pin USB DX+ •...
  • Page 18 14) 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 LFRAME LAD1 No Pin SERIRQ LAD2 LRESET LCLK 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

  • Page 19: 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 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 & CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. & FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz) ` Advanced CPU Core Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
  • Page 22 & CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
  • Page 23 & Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled) & 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.
  • Page 24 & Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory. & Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning.
  • Page 25 & Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. &...

  • 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 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...
  • 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. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

  • Page 29: Other Pci Devices

    & Other PCI devices 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. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. & Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

  • 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: Trusted Computing

    ` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. ` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). ` Super IO Configuration & Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) &...
  • Page 32 ` 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. (Default: Disabled) & USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices.

  • Page 33: Chipset

    Chipset & VT-d (Note) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ® Enables or disables Intel & 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) & DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) & Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

  • 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: Enabled) &...

  • Page 35: Power-On Password

    & 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

    The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Steps: 1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press <Enter> on the EZ RAID item. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 38 5. Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel. 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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: 1.

  • Page 40: Drivers Installation

    Run.exe program.) "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 icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio more software information. software. - 40 -...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Fcc Notice (U.s.a. Only)

    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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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  • Page 44: 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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