GIGABYTE Gh110ma Manual

							Line In (Blue)The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an opt\
ical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect	front	speakers	in	a	4/5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Mic In (Pink)The Mic in jack.
 •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.
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 software information.
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							1-7 Internal Connectors
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. •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)AT X _12 V
2)AT X
3)CPU_ FAN
4)SYS _ FAN
5)SATA3 0/1/2/3
6)F_ PA N E L
7)F_ A U D I O
8)S P D I F_ O
9)CLR_CMOS
10)F_USB30
11)F_ U S B
12)TPM
13)BAT
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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.  The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.
To 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.
ATX:
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20NC
95VSB (stand by +5V)21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)23+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
123.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)24GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2GND
3+12V
4+12V
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 orient\
ation (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 install\
ed inside the chassis.
 •Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and\
 system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system m\
ay hang. •These	 fan	headers	 are	not	configuration	 jumper	blocks.	 Do	not	 place	 a	jumper	 cap	on	the	 headers.
CPU_FAN
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Pin No.Definition1GND2+12V3Sense4Speed Control
SYS_FAN:
Pin No.Definition1GND2Speed Control3Sense4VCCSYS_FAN
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							5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (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
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration,"	for	more	information.
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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.
System StatusLED
S0On
S3/S4/S5Off
 •PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure	 the	way	 to	turn	 off	your	 system	 using	the	power	 switch	(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •SPEAK	(Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
 •PLED/PWR_LED	(Power LED):
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
 •HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. •RES	(Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis 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): 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. •NC: No connection.
Power LED
121920
CI-CI+
PLED-PW-SPEAK+SPEAK-
PLED+PW+
Power LED
HD-RES+HD+RES-
Hard Drive Activity LEDReset SwitchChassis Intrusion Header
Power SwitchSpeaker
F_USB30
F_U
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SB_
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							7) 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. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work\
 or even damage it.
 •The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio \
connections simultaneously. •Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated conne\
ctors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio\
 module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
For HD Front Panel Audio:Pin No.Definition
1MIC2_L
2GND
3MIC2_R
4-ACZ_DET
5LINE2_R
6Sense
7FAUDIO_JD
8No Pin
9LINE2_L
10Sense
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No.Definition
1MIC
2GND
3MIC Power
4NC
5Line Out (R)
6NC
7NC
8No Pin
9Line Out (L)
10NC
12910
8) 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. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manu\
al for your expansion card.
Pin No.Definition
1SPDIFO
2GND
1
9) 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.
 •Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before c\
learing the CMOS values. •After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select\
 Load Optimized Defaults) or manually	 configure	 the	BIOS	 settings	 (refer	to	Chapter	 2,	"BIOS	 Setup,"	 for	BIOS	 configurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
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12) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)  You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1LCLK11LAD0
2GND12GND
3LFRAME13NC
4No Pin14NC
5LRESET15SB3V
6NC16SERIRQ
7LAD317GND
8LAD218NC
9VCC319NC
10LAD120SUSCLK
11)	 F_USB	(USB	2.0/1.1	Header)	 The	 header	conforms	 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 co\
ntact the local dealer.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1Power (5V)6USB DY+
2Power (5V)7GND
3USB DX-8GND
4USB DY-9No Pin
5USB DX+10NC
 •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 power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1VBUS11D2+
2SSRX1-12D2-
3SSRX1+13GND
4GND14SSTX2+
5SSTX1-15SSTX2-
6SSTX1+16GND
7GND17SSRX2+
8D1-18SSRX2-
9D1+19VBUS
10NC20No Pin
10)	 F_USB30	(USB 	3.0/2.0	Header)	 The	header	conforms	 to	USB	 3.0/2.0	 specification	 and	can	provide	 two	USB	 ports.	 For	purchasing	 the	optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please co\
ntact the local dealer.
F_USB30F_U
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							13) BAT (Battery)	 The	 battery	provides	 power	to	keep	 the	values	 (such	as	BIOS	 configurations,	 date,	and	time	 information)	in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minut\
e. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery.4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
 •Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. •Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to rep\
lace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). •Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental re\
gulations.
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of th\
e system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the	user	to	modify	basic	system	configuration	settings	or	to	activate	certain	system	features.When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep	the	configuration	values	in	the	CMOS.To access the BIOS Setup program, press the  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 wi\
thout entering the operating system. •@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest \
version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.
 •Because	BIOS	flashing	 is	potentially	 risky,	if	you	 do	not	 encounter	 problems	using	the	current	 version	of	 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 n\
eed to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to \
the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS \
values.)
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							2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.(Sample BIOS Version: F1a)
Function Keys
 •When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only an\
d may differ by BIOS version.
On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move amo\
ng the items and press  to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the i\
tem you want.
2-2	 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. 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. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS v\
alues and reset the board to default values.)
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							 `M.I.T.	Current	Status	 This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
 `Advanced	Frequency	Settings
 &Graphics Slice Ratio Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio.
 &Graphics UnSlice Ratio Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio.
 &CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
 &CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
 `Advanced	CPU	Core	Settings
 &CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the \
Advanced	 Frequency	 Settings menu.
 &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.
 &CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio	Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)
 &CPU	Flex	Ratio	Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. (Default: 20)
 &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)
 &Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time	 Allows	you	to	set	 the	 power	 limit	for	CPU	 Turbo	 mode	and	how	 long	 it	takes	 to	operate	 at	the	 specified	power	 limit.	If	the	 specified	 value	is	exceeded,	 the	CPU	 will	automatically	 reduce	the	core	 frequency	 in	order to reduce the power. Auto	sets	the	power	limit	according	to	the	CPU	specifications.	(Default:	 Auto)
 &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.	(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)
(Note) 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.
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							 &Hyper-Threading	Technology	(Note)
 Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-process\
or mode. Auto	lets	the	BIOS	automatically	configure	this	setting.	(Default:	 Auto)
 &CPU	Enhanced	Halt	(C1E)	(Note)
 Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in syst\
em halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto	lets	the	BIOS	automatically	configure	this	setting.	(Default:	 Auto)
 &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 d\
ecrease power consumption. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto	lets	 the	BIOS	 automatically	 configure	this setting. (Default: Auto)
 &C6/C7 State Support (Note)
 Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in syste\
m halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to d\
ecrease power consumption. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto	lets	 the	BIOS	 automatically	 configure	this setting. (Default: Auto)
 &C8 State Support (Note)
 Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system h\
alt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to d\
ecrease power consumption. The C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto	lets	 the	BIOS	 automatically	 configure	this setting. (Default: Auto)
 &Package	C	State	Limit	(Note)
 Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto	lets	 the	BIOS	 automatically	 configure	this	setting. (Default: Auto)
 &CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)
 Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When en\
abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically	configure	this	setting.	(Default:	 Auto)
 &CPU	EIST	Function	(Note)
 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)
 &Voltage	Optimization  Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Enabled)
 &RSR Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled)
 &Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetc\
h data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled)
 &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 ca\
che line. (Default: Enabled)
(Note)  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.
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