Gigabyte MATMH81 User manual

MATMH81
Intel®Socket LGA1150 processor motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................4
MATMH81 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................5
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 ............................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................12
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................14
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 15
1-4-1 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................15
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 16
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 37
2-2-1 ACPI Settings .........................................................................................................38
2-2-2 S5 RTC Wake Settings...........................................................................................39
2-2-3 Trusted Computing (Optional) ................................................................................40
2-2-4 CPUConguration..................................................................................................41
2-2-5 SATAConguration.................................................................................................43
2-2-6 USBConguration..................................................................................................44
2-2-7 H/W Monitor............................................................................................................45
2-2-8 SuperI/OConguration(COM1/2,LPT) ...............................................................46
2-2-9 F81216SecondSuperI/OConguration(COM3/4/5/6)........................................49
2-2-10 F81216ThirdSuperI/OConguration(COM7/8/9/10)..........................................52
2-2-11 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology........................................................................55
2-2-12 Network Stack ........................................................................................................56
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 57
2-4 Boot Menu...................................................................................................... 59
2-4-1 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................61
2-5 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 62
2-5-1 Secure Boot menu .................................................................................................63
2-5-1-1 Key Management ................................................................................................64
2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 66

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Box Contents
Motherboard
Driver CD
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.
•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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MATMH81 Motherboard Layout
1 2 3 4
6
78
9
5 12
10
11
12
16
15
14
13
17
18
19
20
2131
2223
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
323334
36
35
37
38
40
39
42
43
44
45
46
47 48 49 50 51
41

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Item Code Description
1 AUDIO Audio connectors
2 USB_LAN2 RJ45 LAN port (top) / USB 2.0 ports
(buttom)
3 USB_LAN1 RJ45 LAN port (top) / USB 2.0 ports
(buttom)
4 COM34 Serial ports
5 VGA_DVI VGA port (top)/DVI port (buttom)
6JCOM5/JRS23/JRS22/JRS27/
JRS29
RS232/RS422/RS485 Select Jumper
for COM4
7 COM5 Serial port cable connector #5
8 COM6 Serial port cable connector #6
9JRS14/JRS15/JRS22/JRS19/
JCOM3
RS232/RS422/RS485 Select Jumper
for COM3
10 ATX_12V 4 pin power connector
11 COM8 Serial port cable connector #8
12 COM7 Serial port cable connector #7
13 JCOM6 COM6 Power Select jumper
14 COM9 Serial port cable connector #9
15 JCOM8 COM10 Power Select jumper
16 COM10 Serial port cable connector #10
17 CPU Intel LGA 1155 socket
18 CPU_FAN CPU fan connector
19 SODIMMA DDR3 SO-DIMM slot
20 SODIMMB DDR3 SO-DIMM slot
21 LPT LPT connector
22 MIN_PCIE1 Mini PCi Express connector
23 MIN_PCIE2 Mini PCi Express connector
24 JRS9 LVDS Enable Jumper
25 JRS10 LVDS Enable Jumper
26 JRS8 LVDS Enable Jumper
27 JRS7 LVDS Enable Jumper
28 LVDS LVDS coneector
29 BKL_CN LCD Inverter Connector
30 JRS6 LVDS Enable Jumper
31 ATX 24 pin main power connector
32 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector #2
33 SATA1/SATA2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
34 F_PANEL Front Panel header

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Item Code Description
35 GPIO_CNT GPIO connector
36 F_USB3 Front USB 2.0 header #3
37 F_USB2 Front USB 2.0 header #2
38 F_USB1 Front USB 2.0 header #1
39 BATTERY Battery socket
40 LPC LPC connector
41 CI Case open intrusion header
42 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
43 COM1 Serial port cable connector #1
44 COM2 Serial port cable connector #2
45 F_AUDIO Front audio header
46 SPK_OUT AudioAmplierconnector
47 PCI2 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
48 PCI1 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
49 PCIE1X1 PCI Express x1 slot
50 PCIE16X1 PCI Express x16 slot
51 SYS_FAN System fan connector

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Block Diagram

Hardware Installation - 9 -
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
components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
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 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certiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Supports Intel® Gen 4 CoreTM processors in Socket LGA1150
Support Up to 85W
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®H81 Express chipset
Memory 2 x SO-DIMM slots support DDR3 1600/1333MHz
Support up 16GB
Audio Realtek®ALC269 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2 channel
LAN 2 x Realtek RTL8111G supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI 32/33MHz slots
1 x mini PCI Express x1 slot (x1 bus/full size)
1 x mini PCI Express x1 slot (x1 bus/half size)
Onboard
Graphics
Intel®Intel®HD graphics
Storage Interface 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
USB 2 x USB 3.0 ports
Upto8USB2.0ports(2onthebackpanel,6viatheUSBbracketsconnected
to the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x System fan header
8 x Serial port cable connectors
2 x COM power select connectors
1 x Front panel header
1 x Audio header
3 x USB 2.0 headers
1 x LVDS connector
1 x Brightness control connector
1 x LPT connector
1 x LPC connector
1 x GPIO connector
1 x Front audio header
1 x Speaker out header

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Back Panel
Connectors
2 x PS/2 connectors
1 x VGA port
1 x DVI port
2 x COM ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x RJ-45 port
3 x Audio connectors
I/O Controller iTE IT8892E chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on
the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS AMI BIOS
Form Factor uATX Form Factor; 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch
GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related
information without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
• 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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
specifications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecificationsincludingtheCPU,
graphicscard,memory,harddrive,etc.
Notch
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
Notch
LGA1150 CPU
LGA1150 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.
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
replace the protective socket cover when the
CPU is not installed.)
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 power plug to prevent any damage to prevent damage to the CPU.

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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.)
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.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal paste on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Male Push
Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
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. (Turning
the push pin along the direction of the arrow is
forremovingthecooler,andtheopposite
direction is for installing it..)
Step 3:
PlacethecooleratoptheCPU,aligningthe
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. 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
motherboard. 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.

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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.
•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.
1-4-1 Installing a Memory
Installation Step:
Step 1. Align the memory with the SO-DIMM module and insert the SO-DIMM memory module into the
SO-DIMM slot.
Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed In only one direction.
Step2. Pushthememoryandseatitrmly.
Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the SO-DIMM module.
1
2

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1-5 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
ToinstallaPS/2portkeyboardandmouse,plugthemousetotheupperport(green)andthekeyboardto
the lower port (purple).
Video Port
Thevideoinportallowsconnecttovideoin,whichcanalsoapplytovideoloopthrufunction.
DVI-D Port
TheDVI-DportsupportsDVI-Dspecictation.ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-Dconnectiontothis
port.
Serial Port
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
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.
USB 3.0 Port
The USB port supports the USB 3.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
Line In Jack (Blue)
Thedefaultlineinjack.Usethisaudiojackforlineindevicessuchasanopticaldrive,walkman,etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
usedtoconnectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
MIC In (Pink)
The default MIC In jack. Microphone cab be connected to MIC In jack.
• Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rst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.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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1-6 Internal Connectors
1) ATX
2) ATX_12V
3) SATA1/SATA2
4) CPU_FAN
5) SYS_FAN
6) SYS_FAN2
7) F_USB1
8) F_USB2
9) F_USB3
10) COM1
11) COM2
12) JCOM3/JRS14/JRS15/JRS21/JRS19
13) COM5
14) JCOM5/JRS23/JRS22/JRS27/JRS29
15) COM6
16) JCOM6
17) COM7
18) COM8
19) JCOM8
20) COM9
21) COM10
22) F_AUDIO
23) SPK_OUT
24) GPIO_CNT
25) LPT
26) F_PANEL
27) LVDS
28) JRS6
29) JRS7
30) JRS8
31) JRS9
32) JRS10
33) BKL_CN
34) BATTERY
35) CLR_CMOS
36) CI
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
18
16
15
14
13
17
19
21
20
25
26
24
31
32
30
29
27
33
28
34
35
10
11
22
23
36

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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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F_PANEL
F_PANEL
F_AUDIO
F_AUDIO
F_USB
COMB
MODEM
Smart Card Reader
SPDIF
AUX_IN
CD_IN
Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick
Serial ATA
F_USB
F_1394
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PWR_FAN
NB_FAN
Power
WOL
SUR_CEN
IR/CIR
F_PANEL
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
CLR_CMOS
BIOS_WP
CLR_CMOS
BIOS_WP
CI
DPVRM
CLR_PWD
FDD
ATX
ATX_12V
IDE
IR
COMB
SPDIF_IO
F1_1394 F2_1394
GAME SMB_CONN F_AUDIO
(NEW)
F1_1394
2 1
4 3
1/2) ATX/ATX_12V (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
 Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthe
componentsonthe motherboard.Beforeconnectingthe powerconnector,rst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.
PinNo. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
13
1
24
12
ATX
ATX_12V
F_PANEL
F_PANEL
F_AUDIO
F_AUDIO
F_USB
COMB
MODEM
Smart Card Reader
SPDIF
AUX_IN
CD_IN
Secure Gigital /
Memory Stick
Serial ATA
F_USB
F_1394
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PWR_FAN
NB_FAN
Power
WOL
SUR_CEN
IR/CIR
F_PANEL
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
CLR_CMOS
BIOS_WP
CLR_CMOS
BIOS_WP
CI
DPVRM
CLR_PWD
FDD
ATX
ATX_12V
IDE
IR
COMB
SPDIF_IO
F1_1394 F2_1394
GAME SMB_CONN F_AUDIO
(NEW)
F1_1394
PinNo. Denition
13 3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS_ON
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 NA
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND
PinNo. Denition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power OK
9 5VSB (stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 3.3V

- 20 - Hardware Installation
PinNo. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
8 VCC
9 GND
3) SATA1/SATA2 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA1 and SATA2 connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with
SATA 3Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
SATA1
9
9
1
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATA1
SATA2
SATA2
4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)
Themotherboardhasone4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), andtwo4-pin(SYS_FAN) system fan
headers.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 motherboard
supportsCPUfanspeedcontrol,whichrequirestheuseofaCPUfanwithfanspeedcontroldesign.For
optimumheatdissipation,itisrecommendedthatasystemfanbeinstalledinsidethechassis.
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
PinNo. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
SYS_FAN2
•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congurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.