Gigabyte GA-H57M-USB3 User manual

GA-H57M-USB3
GA-H55M-USB3
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel®Core™i7 processor family/
Intel®Core™i5 processor family/ Intel®Core™i3 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 2001
12ME-H57MUB3-2001R

Motherboard
GA-H57M-USB3/ GA-H55M-USB3
Apr. 30, 2010
Apr. 30, 2010
Motherboard
GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3

Copyright
©2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with-
out prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information
on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
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:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout .................................................7
GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram.....................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 19
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 34
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 37
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 46
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 48
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 50
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 53
2-8 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 55
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 57
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 57
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 58
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 59
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 59

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................61
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 61
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 62
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 62
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 63
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 63
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 64
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................65
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 65
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 68
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................68
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................71
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 72
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™2.............................................................................. 73
4-5 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 75
4-6 Smart 6™....................................................................................................... 76
4-7 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 79
4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j...................................................................... 80
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................81
5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)..................................................................... 81
5-1-1 Conguring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j.............................................................81
5-1-2 Conguring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller....................................................89
5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette............................................................95
5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...............................96
5-2 Conguring Audio Input and Output............................................................. 107
5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.................................................................107
5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/Out....................................................................................109
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function......................................................... 111
5-2-4 Conguring Microphone Recording......................................................................112
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................114
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 115
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................115
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................116
5-4 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 118
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Box Contents
GA-H57M-USB3 or GA-H55M-USB3 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable
Two SATA cables
I/O Shield
Optional Items
Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
•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.
•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout
jOnly for GA-H57M-USB3.
kOnly for GA-H55M-USB3.
KB_USB
VGA_DVI
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PHASE LED
LGA1156
ATX
GA-H57M-USB3/
GA-H55M-USB3
F_AUDIOAUDIO
B_BIOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX16
IDE
SPDIF_O
DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3
BAT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel®H57 j
Intel®H55 k
GIGABYTE
SATA2
PCIEX4_X1
DP_HDMI_SPDIF
USB30_LAN
ESATA_1394_USB
CLR_CMOS
CODEC
F_USB1F_USB2F_USB3COMACD_IN
SPDIF_I
F_USB4F_1394
FDD
F_PANEL
PCI1
PCI2
SATA2_0
SATA2_1 SATA2_3 GSATA2_6
SATA2_2 SATA2_4 GSATA2_5
NEC
D720200F1
T.I. TSB43AB23
iTE
IT8720
Realtek
RTL8111E

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GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram
jOnly for GA-H57M-USB3.
kOnly for GA-H55M-USB3.
(Note) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for
output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
LGA1156
CPU
Intel®H57 j
Intel®H55 k
PCI Bus
PCI Express Bus
CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
2 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
1 PCI Express x16
x16
2 IEEE 1394a
DMI Interface
FDI Interface
PCI Express Bus
1 PCI Express x4 j
1 PCI Express x1 k
x1
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel
GIGABYTE
SATA2
2 SATA 3Gb/s
x4/ X1
Gen 1
2 USB 3.0/2.0
NEC
D720200F1
Switch
Gen 2
x1
x1
LAN
x1
RJ45
Realtek
RTL8111E
T.I. TSB43AB23
12 USB 2.0/1.1
6 SATA 3Gb/s
Dual BIOS
D-Sub
DVI-D (註)
HDMI (註)
DisplayPort (註)
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Floppy
COM
iTE
IT8720
LPC
Bus

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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, 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 com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst 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 unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-
ply 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 hard-
ware 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 environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-
tem 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 certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation - 10 -
1-2 Product Specications
CPU wSupport for an Intel®Core™i7 series processor/Intel® Core™i5 series processor/
Intel®Core™i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
wL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset w Intel®H57 Express Chipset j
wIntel®H55 Express Chipset k
Memory w4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
w Dual channel memory architecture
wSupport for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
wSupport for non-ECC memory modules
w Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and
memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics wIntegrated in the Chipset:
(Note 2) - 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3) (Note 4)
- 1 x HDMI port (Note 4)
- 1 x DisplayPort (Note 4)
Audio   w Realtek ALC889 codec
w High Denition Audio
w 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
w Support for Dolby®Home Theater
    w Support for S/PDIF In/Out
w Support for CD In
LAN w1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots w1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (Note 5)
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
w1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4_X1) j
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX4_X1) k
w 2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics wSupport for ATI CrossFireX™technology (Note 6) j
Technology
Storage Interface wChipset:
- 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_4) supporting up to
5 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA
3Gb/s device
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 j
wGIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_5, GSATA2_6) supporting up to
2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
jOnly for GA-H57M-USB3.
kOnly for GA-H55M-USB3.

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wiTE IT8720 chip:
- 1 x oppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 oppy disk drive
USB wChipset:
- Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)
wNEC D720200F1 chip:
- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
IEEE 1394 wT.I. TSB43AB23 chip:
- Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a
bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
Internal w1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors w1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
w 1 x oppy disk drive connector
w1 x IDE connector
w7 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
w1 x CPU fan header
w1 x system fan header
w1 x front panel header
w1 x front panel audio header
w1 x CD In connector
w1 x S/PDIF In header
w1 x S/PDIF Out header
w4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
w1 x IEEE 1394a header
w1 x serial port header
w1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel w1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors w1 x D-Sub port (Note 2)
w1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4)
w1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
w1 x HDMI port (Note 2) (Note 4)
w1 x DisplayPort (Note 2) (Note 4)
w4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
w2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
w1 x IEEE 1394a port
w1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector
w1 x RJ-45 port
w6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/
Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

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(Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is
installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) To use the onboard DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, you must install an Intel CPU with
integrated graphics.
(Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for
output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
(Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install
it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(Note 6) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™is enabled. j
(Note 7) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system
cooler you install.
(Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
I/O Controller wiTE IT8720 chip
Hardware Monitor wSystem voltage detection
wCPU/System temperature detection
wCPU/System fan speed detection
wCPU overheating warning
wCPU/System fan fail warning
wCPU/System fan speed control (Note 7)
BIOS w 2 x 64 Mbit ash
wUse of licensed AWARD BIOS
wSupport for DualBIOS™
wPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features wSupport for @BIOS
wSupport for Q-Flash
wSupport for Xpress BIOS Rescue
wSupport for Download Center
wSupport for Xpress Install
wSupport for Xpress Recovery2
wSupport for EasyTune(Note 8)
wSupport for Dynamic Energy Saver™2
wSupport for Smart 6™
wSupport for Auto Green
wSupport for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j
wSupport for ON/OF Charge
wSupport for Q-Share
Bundled Software wNorton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System wSupport for Microsoft®Windows®7/Vista/XP
Form Factor wMicro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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 dam-
age of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
NotchNotch
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
LGA1156 CPU
LGA1156 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
and away from the socket with your nger. Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate will be lifted as well.
Step 3:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may
align the CPU notches with the socket alignment
keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.
Step 4:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one
hand to hold the socket lever and use the other
to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing
the load plate, make sure the front end of the
load plate is under the shoulder screw.
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the
lever base portion.
Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold
your index finger down on the rear grip of the
socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the
front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and
then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket
contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always re-
place the protective socket cover when the CPU
is not installed.)

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Direction of the
Arrow Sign on
the Male Push
Pin
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of
the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turn-
ing the push pin along the direction of arrow is to
remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four
push pins through the pin holes on the mother-
board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down
each push pin. Check that the Male and Female
push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU
cooler installation manual for instructions on
installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the moth-
erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.
Male Push
Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin

Hardware Installation - 16 -
1-4 Installing the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
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 DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. When
enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and
DDR3_3 sockets.
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 direc-
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be sure to install it in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 sockets.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En-
abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR2_1
Channel 1: DDR3_4, DDR3_3
DDR3_2
DDR3_1 DDR3_4
DDR3_3
DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3
- - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
Two Modules
Four Modules

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install
DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly
install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module
on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your n-
gers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and
insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.

Hardware Installation - 18 -
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.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
PCI Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and
then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
D-Sub Port (Note 1)
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the
actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D
connection to this port.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
HDMI Port (Note 1) (Note 3)
The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the
uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port.
The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported
depend on the monitor being used.
• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI
device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Refer to the gure below for details.)
• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and
DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound>
Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio HDMI 2 to the
default playback device.

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DisplayPort (Note 1) (Note 3)
DisplayPort is one of the new generation interface technologies that delivers high quality digital imaging
and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP
content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that supports DisplayPort to this port.
The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but the actual resolutions
supported depend on the monitor being used.
(Note 1) To use the onboard DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, you must install an Intel CPU with
integrated graphics.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 3) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for
output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the
DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. For example, in Windows
Vista, go to Start>Control Panel>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as the default
playback device. Refer to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the congura-
tion dialog box.)
Dual Display Congurations for the Onboard Graphics:
The table below shows the supported/unsupported dual display congurations for the onboard graphics
ports in different environments.
IEEE 1394a Port
The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specication, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and
hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.
eSATA 3Gb/s Port
The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
Use the port to connect an external SATA device. The H57jChipset supports RAID function. Refer to
Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
jOnly for GA-H57M-USB3.
Combination POST/BIOS Windows
DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes
DVI-D + HDMI No Yes
DVI-D + DP No Yes
HDMI + D-Sub Yes Yes
HDMI + DP No Yes
DP + D-Sub No Yes