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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 3 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 3 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
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...anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. ...Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H61MGC / H61MLC 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating ...
...anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. ...Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H61MGC / H61MLC 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating ...
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... Memory Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600 (depending Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600 (depending on CPU) on CPU) x1 PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES H61MGC H61MLC Socket 1155 Socket 1155 Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Supports Execute Disable...
... Memory Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600 (depending Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600 (depending on CPU) on CPU) x1 PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES H61MGC H61MLC Socket 1155 Socket 1155 Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Supports Execute Disable...
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H61MGC Printer Port Connector... (L) mm Windows XP / Vista / 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice H61MGC / H61MLC H61MLC Printer Port Connector x1 Serial Port Connector ...USB2.0 Port x4 Audio Jack x3 175 (W) x 226 (L) mm Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS P ...S/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard DVI-D (For H61MGC) LA N VGA USB2.0X2 USB2.0X2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ ...
H61MGC Printer Port Connector... (L) mm Windows XP / Vista / 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice H61MGC / H61MLC H61MLC Printer Port Connector x1 Serial Port Connector ...USB2.0 Port x4 Audio Jack x3 175 (W) x 226 (L) mm Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS P ...S/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard DVI-D (For H61MGC) LA N VGA USB2.0X2 USB2.0X2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ ...
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Motherboard Manual KBMS1 ATXPW R 2 CPU_FAN1 ( H61MGC ) DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Socket 1155 CP U 1 USB1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 BAT1 PEX16_1 ATXPW R 1 CODEC PEX1_1 LAN H61 Super I/O PEX1_2 J_COM1 F_USB1 J_ PRINT1 F_USB2 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. BIOS SATA1 JCMOS 1 SATA 2 SYS_ FAN1 SATA 3 SATA4 4
Motherboard Manual KBMS1 ATXPW R 2 CPU_FAN1 ( H61MGC ) DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Socket 1155 CP U 1 USB1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 BAT1 PEX16_1 ATXPW R 1 CODEC PEX1_1 LAN H61 Super I/O PEX1_2 J_COM1 F_USB1 J_ PRINT1 F_USB2 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. BIOS SATA1 JCMOS 1 SATA 2 SYS_ FAN1 SATA 3 SATA4 4
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Please refer below instruction to the fully open position. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. H61MGC / H61MLC CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Notice: 1. Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket then raise the lever and load plate to remove the pin cap. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. 2. The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap. 5
Please refer below instruction to the fully open position. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. H61MGC / H61MLC CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Notice: 1. Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket then raise the lever and load plate to remove the pin cap. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. 2. The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap. 5
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Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. 6 Lower the processor straight down on the retention frame. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the load plate, close and engage the socket lever. Align the notches with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as shown. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold processor with the socket. Step 4: Close the load plate.
Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. 6 Lower the processor straight down on the retention frame. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the load plate, close and engage the socket lever. Align the notches with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as shown. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold processor with the socket. Step 4: Close the load plate.
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 8 Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. D DR3_A1 DD R3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 8 Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. D DR3_A1 DD R3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA3 SATA4 7 41 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. 2 1 3 4 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10
SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA3 SATA4 7 41 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. 2 1 3 4 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10
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PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 32GB/s totally. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 3.0 compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU. PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 12 PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot - Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 32GB/s totally. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 3.0 compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU. PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 12 PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot - Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
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... Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 10 9 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 2 1 10 Jack Sense 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices...
... Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 10 9 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 2 1 10 Jack Sense 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices...
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Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS. ... Power on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Remove AC power line. 2. H61MGC / H61MLC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4.
Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS. ... Power on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Remove AC power line. 2. H61MGC / H61MLC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4.
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Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 16 Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 16 Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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... manual file. The setup guide will see the following window after you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. You will list the software available for better system performance. A. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to... the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver DVD. H61MGC / H61MLC CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver DVD into your motherboard and operating system. C. Note: You will list the compatible driver ...
... manual file. The setup guide will see the following window after you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. You will list the software available for better system performance. A. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to... the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver DVD. H61MGC / H61MLC CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver DVD into your motherboard and operating system. C. Note: You will list the compatible driver ...
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... to complete the installation. Select Software Installation, and then click on -screen instructions to help you would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Motherboard Manual 4.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1.
... to complete the installation. Select Software Installation, and then click on -screen instructions to help you would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Motherboard Manual 4.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1.
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...the mail out. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to cancel. Your system information will not share customer's data... If you are not using eHot-Line service. After filling up this information to enter file name. Enter the file name and then click "Save". H61MGC / H61MLC If you to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 19 and then...
...the mail out. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to cancel. Your system information will not share customer's data... If you are not using eHot-Line service. After filling up this information to enter file name. Enter the file name and then click "Save". H61MGC / H61MLC If you to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 19 and then...
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Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 20 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 20 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. The CPU cooler surface is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close ... power on the system again. 22 Wait for seconds, the phenomenon means the CPU protection function has been activated. Power on again. Or you can: 1. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shuts down automatically after system is rotated normally. 3.
When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. The CPU cooler surface is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close ... power on the system again. 22 Wait for seconds, the phenomenon means the CPU protection function has been activated. Power on again. Or you can: 1. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shuts down automatically after system is rotated normally. 3.
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...image present in card. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 23 Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. z If beep codes are generated when all expansion cards except the ...back into the system one of the add-in cards is an add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE H61MGC / H61MLC Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not ...
...image present in card. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 23 Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. z If beep codes are generated when all expansion cards except the ...back into the system one of the add-in cards is an add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE H61MGC / H61MLC Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not ...
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... down at any time. Re-install applications and data using backup disks. There is extremely important. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. Check cable running . Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. the securely plugged in the system. 1. Contact technical support. 2. System does not boot from an optical 1. Make sure both ends of...
... down at any time. Re-install applications and data using backup disks. There is extremely important. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. Check cable running . Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. the securely plugged in the system. 1. Contact technical support. 2. System does not boot from an optical 1. Make sure both ends of...