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Gigabyte GA-Q57M-S2H - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Q57M-S2H
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GA-Q57M-S2H
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
i7 processor family/
Intel
®
Core
i5 processor family/ Intel
®
Core
i3 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Q57MS2H-1002R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Q57M-S2H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors12
Number of SATA connectors6
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC888B
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
BIOS typeAWARD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth232 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation Guide

Installation Precautions and Safety

Safety guidelines for handling and installing motherboard components to prevent damage.

Motherboard Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard's CPU, chipset, memory, and connectivity.

Installing CPU and Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and CPU cooler securely on the motherboard.

Memory Installation and Dual Channel

Guide for installing DDR3 memory modules and configuring dual-channel memory.

Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI and PCI Express slots.

BIOS Setup Configuration

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Settings

CPU and memory frequency, voltage, and overclocking settings.

Standard CMOS Features Configuration

System date, time, and basic hardware detection settings.

Advanced BIOS Features Configuration

Settings for boot order, boot speed, security, and hardware capabilities.

Driver Installation and Software

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing the essential chipset drivers for the motherboard.

Appendix and Support

Configuring SATA Hard Drives and RAID

Steps for installing SATA drives and configuring RAID or AHCI modes.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Frequently asked questions and a troubleshooting procedure for common problems.

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