GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 (01) PDF Document

The revision number is printed on the GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 motherboard itself and looks like this: “REV: X.X.” For example, “REV: 1.0” means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. You should check your motherboard revision before updating the motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Before installing the GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4, you should follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

• 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. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first 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 connecting or 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 or in a high-temperature or wet 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 certified computer technician.

• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 supports the following CPU specifications:

• Socket: LGA1700

• Supported Processors: 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors.

• L3 cache: Varies with CPU.

• Chipset: Intel® H610 Express Chipset.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 motherboard supports:

• Memory Modules: DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s.

• Sockets: 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory.

• Architecture: Dual channel memory architecture.

• DIMM Types: Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode), and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules.

• Profiles: Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 features Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support with the following ports:

• 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz.

• 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz. This port supports HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3.

Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support. The board supports up to triple-display at the same time.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 has the following expansion slots and storage interfaces:

Expansion Slots (CPU):

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16.

Expansion Slots (Chipset):

• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1.

Storage Interface (Chipset):

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support).

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 provides the following USB and back panel connectors:

USB (Chipset):

• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header).

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel.

USB (Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub):

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers.

Back Panel Connectors:

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

• 1 x D-Sub port

• 1 x HDMI port

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 x RJ-45 port

• 3 x audio jacks

The motherboard has the following internal connectors:

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

• 1 x CPU fan header

• 2 x system fan headers

• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x RGB LED strip header

• 1 x front panel header

• 1 x front panel audio header

• 1 x speaker header

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header

• 1 x serial port header

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

• 1 x chassis intrusion header

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 includes the following features:

Hardware Monitor:

• Voltage detection

• Temperature detection

• Fan speed detection

• Water cooling flow rate detection

• Fan fail warning

• Fan speed control (depends on the fan installed)

BIOS:

• 1 x 128 Mbit flash

• Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

The motherboard supports the following:

• Operating System: Support for Windows 11 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit.

• Form Factor: Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.3cm x 19.3cm.

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. You may also 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 specifications. It is not recommended to set the system bus frequency beyond hardware specifications.

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket:

Step 1. Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Use the finger tab on the side of the metal load plate to lift it open with the plastic protective cover attached.

Step 2. Hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket. You can also align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys. Gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 3. Make sure the CPU is properly installed and then close the load plate. The plastic protective cover will pop off; remove it. Secure the lever under its retention tab to complete the installation. Always replace the plastic protective cover when the CPU is not installed to protect the socket.

Do not force the CPU socket locking lever if the CPU is not installed correctly, as this could damage the CPU and socket.

Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. The actual installation process may differ depending on the cooler model.

Step 1. Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 2. 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 3. Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Before you begin to install the memory, read the following guidelines:

• 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 and can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets are divided into two channels:

• Channel A: DDR4_1

• Channel B: DDR4_2

To enable Dual Channel mode, follow these guidelines:

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card:

Step 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

Step 2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated.

Step 3. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot.

Step 4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

Step 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

Step 6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required changes for your card(s).

Step 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

The back panel connectors provide the following functions:

• USB 2.0/1.1 Port: Supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

• PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port: Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

• D-Sub Port: Supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector with a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz.

• HDMI Port: HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz.

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port: Supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible with USB 2.0.

• RJ-45 LAN Port: Provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate.

• Audio Jacks (Line In/Rear Speaker Out, Line Out/Front Speaker Out, Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out): For connecting audio devices.

The states of the LAN port LEDs are described in the tables below:

Speed LED:

Activity LED:

The audio jacks can be configured for different audio channel setups using the audio software.

To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must access the audio software for audio settings.

The GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 has a 2×4 12V power connector and a 2×12 main power connector.

ATX_12V_2X4 (2×4 12V Power Connector):

ATX (2×12 Main Power Connector):

All fan headers (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) on this motherboard are 4-pin and support fan speed control.

Pinout:

Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating.

The LED_C header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header.

Pinout:

The SATA connectors conform to the SATA 6Gb/s standard. Each connector supports a single SATA device.

Pinout:

The M2P_SB connector on the motherboard supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. Follow these steps for installation:

Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then install the mounting clip first.

Step 2: Pull the clip’s tab up and out of the mounting hole. Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.

Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it by pressing the clip’s tab into the mounting hole.

Supported M.2 SSD Types for M2P_SB connector:

Connect the power switch, reset switch, power LED, and hard drive activity LED from the chassis to the F_PANEL header.

• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): Connects to the power status indicator. The LED is on when the system is operating and off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel.

• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel.

• Pin Assignments:

• Pins 1, 3: HD+, HD- (Hard Drive LED)

• Pins 2, 4: PLED+, PLED- (Power LED)

• Pins 5, 7: RES-, RES+ (Reset Switch)

• Pins 6, 8: PW+, PW- (Power Switch)

• Pin 9: NC (No Connection)

• Pin 10: No Pin

The pinouts for these headers are as follows:

CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):

F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header):

SPEAKER (Speaker Header):

F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header):

F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers):

COM (Serial Port Header):

SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header):

Use the CLR_CMOS jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.

• First, always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• Use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins of the CLR_CMOS jumper for a few seconds.

• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings.

Alternatively, you can clear the CMOS by removing the battery. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord, gently remove the battery from its holder, and wait for one minute. Then replace the battery, plug in the power cord, and restart the computer.

If the CMOS values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time) are not accurate or are lost, you may need to replace the battery.

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage may occur if an incorrect model is used.

• Gently remove the old battery from the battery holder.

• When installing the new battery, note the orientation of the positive (+) and negative (-) sides. The positive side should face up.

• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

To access the BIOS Setup program on your GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4, press the key during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) when the computer is turned on.

Please observe the following precautions when updating the BIOS for your GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4:

• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, it is recommended that you do not flash the BIOS if you are not encountering problems with the current version. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution, as inadequate flashing may result in system malfunction.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default BIOS settings (unless necessary) to prevent system instability. If altering settings results in a failure to boot, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.

When the GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4 boots, the following function keys are available on the startup logo screen:

• <DEL>: BIOS SETUP/Q-FLASH – Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility within BIOS Setup.

• <F12>: BOOT MENU – This allows you to set the first boot device for a single session without entering BIOS Setup. Use the arrow keys to select a device and press <Enter>. The system will boot from that device immediately. This setting is for one time only.

• <END>: Q-FLASH – Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup first.

After you install the operating system on your GIGABYTE H610M H V3 DDR4, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed. This feature requires the ‘APP Center Download & Install’ option to be set to ‘Enabled’ in the BIOS Setup. When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept> to install APP Center. On the APP Center screen, you can then select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. Ensure the system is connected to the Internet before installation.