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- Page 1 GA-H81N User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H81N-1001R...
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Page 2: Identifying Motherboard Revision
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 GA-H81N Motherboard Layout ..................4 GA-H81N Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 1-1 Installation Precautions ..................6 1-2 Product Specifications ..................7 1-3 Installing the CPU ....................9 1-4 Installing the Memory ..................9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ................10 1-6 Mounting the Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors ............ -
Page 4: Ga-H81N Motherboard Layout
GA-H81N Motherboard Layout F_PANEL CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS ATX_12V LGA1150 MINI_PCIE USB_HDMI USB30_LAN GA-H81N Realtek ® GbE LAN ANTENNA_BRACKET Intel ® MSATA ® USB_DAC Super I/O AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 SPDIF_O CODEC Box Contents 5 GA-H81N motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk... -
Page 5: Ga-H81N Motherboard Block Diagram
GA-H81N Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DVI-D LGA1150 DDR3 1600/1333 MHz PCIe CLK HDMI (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 PCI Express Bus D-Sub Dual BIOS RJ45 2 SATA 6Gb/s Realtek PCIe CLK ®... -
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 DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Š Support for non-ECC 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.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor: Š Graphics... - Page 8 Internal 1 x system fan header Š Connectors 1 x front panel header Š 1 x front panel audio header Š 1 x S/PDIF Out header Š 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header Š 1 x serial port header Š 1 x parallel port header Š...
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Page 9: Installing The Cpu
Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm Form Factor Š * 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"... -
Page 10: Installing An Expansion Card
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two 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. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1... - Page 11 D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used).
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Page 12: Internal Connectors
Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this 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. •... -
Page 13: Cpu_Fan/Sys_Fan Fan Headers
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. -
Page 14: F_Panel (Front Panel Header)
5) SATA3 0/SATA3 1 (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. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition SATA3 6) SATA2 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) The SATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. - Page 15 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. 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.
- Page 16 11) COM (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 17: 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 18: Startup Screen
Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E9) 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. -
Page 19: Cpu Clock Ratio
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 20 & Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications.
- Page 21 ` Advanced Memory Settings & E xtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) (Note) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting.
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Page 22: Miscellaneous Settings
` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Disabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will Enabled show "No" at next boot. &... -
Page 23: 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 24: Bios Features
System (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 25 & USB Support All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Disabled Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled.
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Page 26: Boot Mode Selection
& Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM. (Default) Legacy only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy option ROM. UEFI only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI option ROM. -
Page 27: Peripherals
Peripherals & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) &... -
Page 28: Audio Controller
& 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. & USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the back panel. For a USB DAC that has independent power, set this item to Disabled. -
Page 29: Power Management
` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port. & Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) & Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) &... -
Page 30: Power On Password
& 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. -
Page 31: 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 32: Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 Appendix Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc"... -
Page 33: 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 34 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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Page 36: Contact Us
Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System •...
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