GA-H97M-HD3 (rev. 1.0) Intel H97 Chipset Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors Extreme multi graphics support HD Audio support Highly efficient MOSFET design LAN with high ESD Protection GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer Long lifespan Durable Solid caps APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS Intel Small Business Advantage Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots 1. Support for Intel Core i7 processors/intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/intel Pentium processors/ Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package 2. L3 cache varies with CPU (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.) Intel H97 Express Chipset 1. 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a 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 the size of the physical memory installed. 2. Dual channel memory architecture 3. Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules 4. Support for non-ecc memory modules 5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.) Integrated Graphics Processor: 1. 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz 2. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. 3. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. 4. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time 5. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB 1. Realtek ALC887 codec 2. High Definition Audio 3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1. Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16). (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 2. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots. (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3. 1 x PCI slots Storage Interface 1. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 USB 1. 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 2. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller H/W Monitoring BIOS Unique Features Bundle Software 1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4. 1 x CPU fan header 5. 1 x system fan header 6. 1 x front panel header 7. 1 x front panel audio header 8. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 9. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 10. 1 x serial port header 11. 1 x parallel port header 12. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2. 1 x D-Sub port 3. 1 x DVI-D port 4. 1 x HDMI port 5. 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 6. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7. 1 x RJ-45 port 8. 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) ite I/O Controller Chip 1. System voltage detection 2. CPU/System temperature detection 3. CPU/System fan speed detection 4. CPU/System overheating warning 5. CPU/System fan fail warning 6. CPU/System fan speed control*(it depend on the cooler you install) 1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash 2. Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS 3. Support for DualBIOS 4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 1. Support for APP Center: @BIOS, EasyTune, EZ Setup, Fast Boot, ON/OFF Charge, Smart TimeLock, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker * Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. 2. Support for Q-Flash 3. Support for Smart Switch 4. Support for Xpress Install 1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version) 2. Intel Rapid Start Technology 3. Intel Smart Connect Technology 4. Intel Smart Response Technology 5. Intel Small Business Advantage Operating System Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm Remark 1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website. 2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Overview GIGABYTE 9 Series Motherboards GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards support the latest 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core processors, bringing together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer the absolute ultimate platform for your next PC build. APP Center GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.
EasyTune Smart Quick Boost provides users with different levels of CPU frequencies to choose to achieve desired system performance. Advanced CPU OC allows users to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. Advanced DDR OC allows users to set the memory clock. Cloud Station 3D Power allows users to change power phase, voltage, and frequency settings. GIGABYTE Cloud Station is composed of several GIGABYTE unique apps that allow your smart phones/tablet devices to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via wireless connection. HomeCloud HomeCloud allows users to share the files between your smart phone/tablet device and computer or back up the files from the device to the computer. HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other wireless devices. GIGABYTE Remote GIGABYTE Remote allows users to remotely control the mouse / keyboard / Windows Media Player on your computer from your smart phone/tablet device. Remote OC Remote OC allows users to remotely control their desktop PC with a powerful suite of software functions that Include overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down/reset the PC when needed. Auto Green Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet devices. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode.
LAN Optimizer - Intelligent optimization network management tool GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer is designed to allow the user to manage different types of network traffic so that data streams such as HD media, web browsing or online gaming can be prioritized, taking precedence over large data downloads that tend to strangle overall network bandwidth. All Solid Caps and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan. 5x (15μ) Gold Plated CPU Socket Design GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards come equipped with a gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins and bad contacts.
GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS (UEFI) Design GIGABYTE 9 series Ultra Durable motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC s most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a Main BIOS and a Backup BIOS, making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process. ESD Protection for USB and LAN Power Failure Protection with Anti- Surge IC GIGABYTE 9 series Ultra Durable motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power delivery. GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes. Humidity Protection with New Glass Fabric PCB There is nothing more harmful to the longevity of your PC than moisture, and most parts of the world experience moisture in the air as humidity at some point during the year. GIGABYTE 9 series motherboards have been designed to make sure that humidity is never an issue, incorporating a new Glass Fabric PCB technology that repels moisture caused by humid and damp conditions. Glass Fabric PCB technology uses a new PCB material which reduces the amount of space between the fiber weave, making it much more difficult for moisture to penetrate compared to traditional motherboard PCBs. This offers much better protection from short circuit and system malfunction caused by humid and damp conditions.
4K Ultra HD Support 4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI. HDMI -The Next Generation Multimedia Interface HDMI is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Bluray/HD DVD and other protected media content. DVI Support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video interface standard designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data and to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices, such as LCD monitors, digital projectors, and so on. In addition, the DVI interface is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Intel Small Business Advantage GIGABYTE motherboards possess a range of features that are designed to offer vastly improved and simplified control over unmanaged IT infrastructure, with specific focus on security, data backup and raising productivity levels overall. SECURITY PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE MONITOR PC HEALTH CENTER Monitor critical software at the firmware level Run after hours even if PC is off DATA BACKUP & RESTORE Run after hours even if PC is off USB BLOCKER Block unwanted USB device classes ENERGY SAVER Automatically power on each morning Intel WIRELESS DISPLAY Share and collaborate, wirelessly (with Intel Wi-Fi module only)* * GIGABYTE motherboards can support Intel Wireless display only when combined with an appropriate Intel Wi-Fi module.