H410M S2

User's Manual
Rev. 1001

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:
1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:
 Table of Contents

H410M S2 Motherboard Layout.......................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5

1-1 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 5
1-2 Product Specifications....................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU............................................................................................. 9
1-4 Installing the Memory........................................................................................ 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card.......................................................................... 10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors................................................................................... 10
1-7 Internal Connectors......................................................................................... 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................19

2-1 Startup Screen................................................................................................ 19
2-2 The Main Menu............................................................................................... 20
2-3 Favorites (F11)................................................................................................ 21
2-4 Tweaker........................................................................................................... 22
2-5 Settings........................................................................................................... 27
2-6 System Info..................................................................................................... 33
2-7 Boot................................................................................................................. 34
2-8 Save & Exit...................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................38
Drivers Installation...................................................................................................... 38

Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 39
Contact Us................................................................................................................. 40

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H410M S2 Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN
KB_MS

SYS_FAN

ATX
VGA

LGA1200

R_USB

U32

SATA3
3 2
1 0

USB_LAN

F_U32
DDR4_1

DDR4_2
AUDIO

PCIEX16 H410M S2
Realtek®
GbE LAN

PCIEX1_1
BAT
iTE®
Super I/O
Intel® H410
PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS
CODEC

CLR_CMOS

F_AUDIO COM SPI_TPM F_USB1

LED_C
F_PANEL

Box Contents
55 H410M S2 motherboard
55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables
55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 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.
•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
•• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU ŠŠ Support for 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7
processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel®
Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H410 Express Chipset
Memory ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors:
- Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors:
- Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
ŠŠ 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture
ŠŠ Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
ŠŠ Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
ŠŠ Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Audio ŠŠ Realtek® ALC887 codec
ŠŠ High Definition Audio
ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select
Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.

LAN ŠŠ Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000/100 Mbit)

Expansion Slots ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
ŠŠ 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage Interface ŠŠ Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
USB ŠŠ Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)

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Internal ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header
ŠŠ 1 x system fan header
ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header
ŠŠ 1 x front panel header
ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header
ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
ŠŠ 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI
2.0 module only)
ŠŠ 1 x serial port header
ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port
ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port
ŠŠ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port
ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware ŠŠ Voltage detection
Monitor ŠŠ Temperature detection
ŠŠ Fan speed detection
ŠŠ Overheating warning
ŠŠ Fan fail warning
ŠŠ Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS ŠŠ 1 x 128 Mbit flash
ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features ŠŠ Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
- @BIOS
- Ambient LED
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash
ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install

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 Bundled ŠŠ Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Software ŠŠ Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
ŠŠ Support for Windows 10 64-bit
System
Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm

* GIGABYTE 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, and SSDs devices. download the latest version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU

Alignment Alignment Notch Notch

Key Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the
load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the
CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•• 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.
•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.

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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_A1

Channel B: DDR4_B1
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
D-Sub Port
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.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. Use this port for USB devices.

•• 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.
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RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Connection/Speed LED:
Speed LED Activity LED Activity LED:
State Description State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off 10 Mbps data rate
LAN Port

Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue)

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker.
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink)
The Mic in jack.

Audio Jack Configurations:

Headphone/
Jack 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
2-channel
Line In/Rear Speaker Out a a a

Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a

Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a

Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out a

•• The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the
user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver.
•• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device
advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.

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1-7 Internal Connectors
4 1 3

14

13

8 11 5 12 10 7

1) ATX_12V_2X4 8) F_AUDIO
2) ATX 9) F_U32
3) CPU_FAN 10) F_USB1
4) SYS_FAN 11) COM
5) LED_C 12) SPI_TPM
6) SATA3 0/1/2/3 13) CLR_CMOS
7) F_PANEL 14) BAT

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.
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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.
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_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition
5 8
1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
1 4
2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
ATX_12V_2X4 3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V

ATX:
12 24
Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
1 13
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX

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.
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1
2 Voltage Speed Control
CPU_FAN 1 3 Sense
SYS_FAN 4 PWM Speed Control

•• 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 may hang.
•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

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 DEBUG
PORT
5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header)
The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power
rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.

1 Pin No. Definition

LED_C 1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B

Connect your RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked
RGB LED Strip with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin
1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage
1 of the LED strip.
12V

For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of
GIGABYTE's website.

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.
PORT

6) 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
PORT

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

7 7
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 TXP
SATA3
3 TXN
3 2
1 0
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
1 1

To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\
SATA And RST Configuration," for more information.

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7) 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 LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED):
System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator
S0 On on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
PLED+

PW+

SPEAK+
when the system is operating. The LED is
SPEAK-
S3/S4/S5 Off
PLED-

G.QBOFM
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
PW-

NC
NC

2 20 •• PW (Power Switch): or powered off (S5).

1 19
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch
PWR_LED+
HD-

CI+
RES+

PWR_LED-
PWR_LED-

(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more

-IC
HD+

RES-

information).
Hard Drive Reset Power LED •• SPEAK (Speaker):
Activity LED Switch
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
Chassis Intrusion
Header system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•• 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.
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.

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. Definition Pin No. Definition
9 1 1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
10 2 2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors 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.

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F_USB30
9) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header)
F_ U F_ F_

The header conforms to USB 3.2 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 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

1 VBUS 11 D2+
20 1
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
B SS
B_ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND

1
1

11 10 7 GND 17 SSRX2+
1
_S
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-

1
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin

S
1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3
1 2 3 S

10) F_USB1 (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 contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
9 1 2 Power (5V) 7 GND
10 2 3 USB DX- 8 GND
S 3
4 B SUSB
S DY-S 9 No Pin U
5 USB DX+ 10 NC _ _ 3

•• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. F_USB

S _
•• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent
S F damage to the USB bracket.
_

_ _B _

B_ _
S _S

S _
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_ S F_
 S B_
B
S
S

11)
_ S COM (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
S_
_ COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
B
Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition
9 1 1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
_ U 2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
_
B 10 2 3 NSOUT 8 F NCTS-
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
F_USB3 F

_0

12) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

_B _ S _
You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

Pin No. Definition _ F

Pin No. Definition
1 Data Output 7 Chip Select
11 1
2 Power (3.3V) 8 GND
3 No Pin 9 IRQ
12 2
4 NC 10 NC
5 Data Input 11 NC
_0 F
6 CLK 12 RST

S F_

13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear
B_ the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

_3 U

•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
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).

F_USB30 3

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14) 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 minute. (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. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect model.
•• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace 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 regulations.

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the 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 <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.
•• @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 need 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.)

2-1 Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

Function Keys

There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode
provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.

•• 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 and may differ by BIOS version.

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 2-2 The Main Menu

System Time
Setup Menus

Configuration
Items
Hardware
Information

Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to
the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or
Q-Flash screen.

Advanced Mode 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>/Double Click Execute command or enter a menu
<+>/<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<->/<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Switch to Easy Mode
<F3> Save the current BIOS settings to a profile
<F4> Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Display the Smart Fan 5 screen
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Switch to the Favorites submenu
<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
<Insert> Add or remove a favorite option
<Ctrl>+<S> Display information on the installed memory
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu

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2-3 Favorites (F11)

Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where
all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press
<Insert> on the option. The option is marked with a star sign if set as a "favorite."

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2-4 Tweaker

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 values and reset the board to default values.)
&& CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&& Ring Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default:
Auto)
&& IGP Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto)
&& AVX Offset (Note)
AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio.

ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings

&& CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note)
Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto)
&& FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz)
&& Hyper-Threading Technology
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-processor mode.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&& No. of CPU Cores Enabled
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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&& VT-d
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled)
&& Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up
its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled)
&& CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&& Ring to Core offset (Down Bin)
Allows you to determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. 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)
&& Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note)
Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings.
&& Voltage Optimization
Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default:
Auto)
&& 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)
&& Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows
the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical
workloads to it. You can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for performance optimization.
(Default: Enabled)
&& 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.

dd Active Turbo Ratios

&& Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active)
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. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set
to Enabled. (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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dd C-States Control
&& CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only
when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (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 decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&& C6/C7 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 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 C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&& C8 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 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
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&& C10 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 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 C10 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (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. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)

dd Turbo Power Limits

Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the
specified power limit, 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)
&& Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package 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. This item is configurable
only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&& DRAM Power Limit (Watts) / DRAM Power Limit Time
Allows you to set the power limit for memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified
power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when
Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (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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&& 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. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits
is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)

dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1)

Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto)

&& Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2)

Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when
enabled.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings.

Profile2 (Note 2)
Uses Profile 2 settings.
&& System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
&& Memory Ref Clock
Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)
&& Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266)
Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)

ƒƒ Advanced Memory Settings

&& 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)
&& Rank Interleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
&& Memory Boot Mode
Provides memory detection and training methods.

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default)

Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system
becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board
to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory
boot.

Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.

(Note 1) 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.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.

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&& Realtime Memory Timing
Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto)
&& Memory Enhancement Settings
Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal,
Enhanced Performance, High Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto)
&& Memory Channel Detection Message
Allows you to determine whether to show an alert message when the memory is not installed in the optimal
memory channel. (Default: Enabled)

ƒƒ SPD Info
Displays information on the installed memory.

ƒƒ Memory Channels Timing

dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels
Misc Timing Control
These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot
after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by
loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.

&& V
 core Voltage Mode/CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore (DVID)/BCLK Adaptive Voltage/CPU
Graphics Voltage (VAXG)/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)
These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages.

ƒƒ Advanced Voltage Settings

This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and over-
current protection level.

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2-5 Settings

ƒƒ Platform 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)
&& PCH ASPM
Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item
is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&& DMI ASPM
Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item is
configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)

&& Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.

Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
 Key
Any Press any key to turn on the system.
&& 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> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
&& Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.

Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.

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&& ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm,
power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard.
&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)

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.
&& Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.

Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&& Power Loading
Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this
setting. (Default: Auto)
&& RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
&& AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.

Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

ƒƒ IO Ports
&& Initial Display Output
Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard
graphics.

IGFX (Note)
Sets the onboard graphics as the first display.

PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default)
&& 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: 0M~512M. (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)
&& Aperture Size
Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card.
Options are: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB)

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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&& 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.
&& 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.
&& Above 4G Decoding
Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system
supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and
their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB
memory address space). (Default: Disabled)
&& IOAPIC 24-119 Entries
Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled)
ƒƒ Super IO Configuration
&& Serial Port
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
ƒƒ 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: Enabled)
&& USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)
&& Mass Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
ƒƒ Network Stack Configuration
&& Network Stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)
&& IPv4 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&& IPv4 HTTP Support
Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.
&& IPv6 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&& IPv6 HTTP Support
Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.
&& PXE boot wait time
Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. This item is
configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)

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&& Media detect count
Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. This item is configurable only when
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
ƒƒ NVMe Configuration
Displays information on your NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
ƒƒ 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 Configures 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. (Default: Disabled)
&& Port 0/1/2/3
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&& Hot plug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&& Configured as eSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
ƒƒ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options.

ƒƒ Miscellaneous
&& LEDs in System Power On State
Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on.

Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on.

On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default)
&& LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States
Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state.
This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On.

Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default)

On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state.
&& Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&& Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. This feature allows legal software
to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The
Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application.
(Default: Software Controlled)
&& 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)

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&& 3DMark01 Enhancement
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
ƒƒ Trusted Computing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
ƒƒ PC Health Status
&& Reset Case Open Status

Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)

Enabled  Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will
show "No" at next boot.
&& 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.
&& CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.

ƒƒ Smart Fan 5
&& Monitor
Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN)
&& Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.

Normal  Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust
the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
(Default)

Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.

Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.
 Speed
Full Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&& Fan Control Use Temperature Input
Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.
&& Temperature Interval
Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.
&& FanControl Mode

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control
mode. (Default)

Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan.

PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan.
&& Fan Stop
Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.
The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled)
&& Temperature
Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.
&& Fan Speed
Displays current fan speeds.

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&& Temperature Warning Control
Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit
warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&& 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)

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2-6 System Info.

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; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
&& System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&& System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch
between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired
value.
&& System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use
<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down>
key to set the desired value.

ƒƒ Plug in Devices Info

Displays information on your PCI Express devices if installed.

ƒƒ Q-Flash
Allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration.

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2-7 Boot

&& Bootup NumLock State

Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
&& Security Option
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.

Setup  A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.

System  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
format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that
supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit,
select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:"
string.

&& Fast Boot

Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disable Link)
&& SATA Support

Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled
before the OS boot process completes. (Default)
 SATA Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
All
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

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&& VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.

Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
 Driver
EFI Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&& USB Support

Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
 Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
Full
(Default)

Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled
when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.
&& PS2 Devices Support

Disable Link All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

Enabled All PS/2 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. This function is disabled
when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.
&& NetWork Stack Driver Support

Disable Link Disables booting from the network. (Default)

Enabled Enables booting from the network.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&& Next Boot After AC Power Loss

Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&& Mouse Speed

Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)

&& Windows 10 Features

Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10)
&& CSM Support
Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.

Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default)

Enabled Enables UEFI CSM.
&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)
This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
&& Storage Boot Option Control
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.

UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only.

Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default)
This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.

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&& 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)

Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only.
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. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
&& User Password
Allows you to configure a user 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. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter
the correct one first. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password.
Press <Enter> again when prompted to confirm.
NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password first.

ƒƒ Secure Boot
Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only
when CSM Support is set to Disabled.
&& Preferred Operating Mode
Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup. Auto
enters the BIOS mode where it was last time. (Default: Auto)

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2-8 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.
&& Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&& Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&& Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
&& Save Profiles
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles and
save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device.
&& Load Profiles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS
settings. First select the profile you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select
File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).

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 Chapter 3 Appendix
Drivers Installation
•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system.
•• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click
on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen
and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the
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
more software information. more troubleshooting information.

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Regulatory Notices
United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Product Name: Motherboard

Trade Name: GIGABYTE
Model Number: H410M S2

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc.

Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748
Tel.: 1-626-854-9338
Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com

FCC Compliance Statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for WEEE Symbol Statement
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If For more information about where you can drop off your waste
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office,
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
more of the following measures: End of Life Directives-Recycling
•• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
•• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
•• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be
which the receiver is connected. taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the
•• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l'Union européenne
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio (UE)
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class l'UE suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/
B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. UE, directive Basse Tension 2014/35/UE et directive RoHS II 2011/65/
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada UE. La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB- européennes harmonisées applicables.
003 du Canada. European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung
European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-
This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Richtlinien: EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie
Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/ 2014/30/EU und RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt. Die Konformität
EU, RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement. mit diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung der entsprechenden
This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential Standards zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt.
requirements of the Directives. CE declaração de conformidade
European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das
the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva
Statement CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE. A conformidade com estas
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous diretivas é verificada utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas.
substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and CE Declaración de conformidad
DIBP). The parts and components have been carefully selected to Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes
meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC (2014/30/EU), Directiva
our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned de bajo voltaje (2014/35/EU), Directiva RoHS (recast) (2011/65/EU).
toxic chemicals. El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas
European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic europeas armonizadas.
Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
Dichiarazione di conformità CE
GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/
Questo prodotto è conforme alle seguenti direttive: Direttiva sulla
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast)
compatibilità elettromagnetica 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla bassa
directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection,
tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva RoHS (rifusione) 2011/65/UE. Questo
recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their
prodotto è stato testato e trovato conforme a tutti i requisiti essenziali
components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked,
delle Direttive.
collected separately, and disposed of properly.

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 Contact Us

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