Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2VP User Manual

GA-H81M-S2VP
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H81M2VP-1001R

Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2VP Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	LGA 1150
Chipset	Intel H81
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	16 GB
Memory Standard	DDR3 1600/1333 MHz
PCIe 3.0 x16	1
PCIe 2.0 x1	2
SATA 6Gb/s	2
SATA 3Gb/s	2
USB 3.0 Ports	2
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Integrated Graphics	Yes
LAN Chipset	Realtek GbE LAN
Power Connector	24-pin ATX, 4-pin ATX 12V
USB 2.0 Ports	8 (4 on the rear panel, 4 via internal headers)

Summary

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications - Part 1

CPU, Chipset, Memory, Graphics

Details supported CPUs, chipset, memory, and onboard graphics capabilities.

Product Specifications - Part 2

Hardware Monitor and BIOS Features

Covers system monitoring capabilities and key BIOS features.

Product Specifications - Part 3

CPU Installation

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide and precautions for installing the CPU into the socket.

Memory Installation

Installing the Memory

Guidelines and precautions for installing DDR3 memory modules.

Memory and Expansion

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Explains how to enable and configure dual channel memory for better performance.

Installing an Expansion Card

Precautions for installing expansion cards into PCI Express slots.

BIOS Setup Introduction

BIOS Overview and Access

Overview of the BIOS, its functions, and how to access the setup utility.

BIOS Setup - Startup Screen and M.I.T. Status

M.I.T. Current Status

Displays current CPU/memory frequencies, temperatures, and voltages.

BIOS Setup - M.I.T. Frequency and Core Settings

Advanced Frequency Settings

Options for adjusting CPU and graphics clock speeds and ratios.

Advanced CPU Core Settings

Fine-tuning CPU core settings like clock ratio, frequency, and Turbo Boost.

BIOS Setup - M.I.T. Memory and Power Settings

CPU Power Saving Features

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)

Allows loading pre-defined memory profiles for enhanced performance.

System Memory Multiplier

BIOS Setup - M.I.T. Memory Timing and Voltage

Memory Boot and Timing Modes

Advanced Voltage Settings

Allows adjustment of CPU, chipset, and memory voltages.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitors system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for health checks.

BIOS Setup - M.I.T. Fan Control and Miscellaneous

CPU/System Temperature and Fan Control

Settings for monitoring temperatures and controlling CPU/system fan speeds.

BIOS Setup - BIOS Features (Boot and Security)

Boot Option Priorities

Defines the order in which the system attempts to boot from different devices.

Security Options and Passwords

BIOS Setup - BIOS Features (Devices and Security)

CPU and System Security Features

CSM Support and OS Features

BIOS Setup - BIOS Features (Boot Modes and Options)

Boot Mode Selection

Configures the boot mode (UEFI, Legacy, or Hybrid) for operating systems.

Administrator and User Passwords

Sets system or BIOS access passwords for security.

BIOS Setup - Peripherals Configuration

Initial Display Output

XHCI Mode Settings

BIOS Setup - Peripherals Configuration (Devices)

Onboard Device Control

SATA Configuration

BIOS Setup - Power Management

Power Loading and Resume by Alarm

Controls dummy load behavior and system wake-up by alarm settings.

BIOS Setup - Power Management (Advanced)

Power Button and Wake-Up Settings

BIOS Setup - Save & Exit

Save & Exit Setup

Saves BIOS changes and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS setup without saving any modifications.

Load Optimized Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to factory defaults for system stability.

Save/Load BIOS Profiles