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... GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe...
... GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe...
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... varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper...
... varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper...
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...; Bundled Software ŠŠ Operating System ŠŠ System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows...
...; Bundled Software ŠŠ Operating System ŠŠ System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used...
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... connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your SATA hard drive. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition DEBUGDEBUG 1 GND PORT PORT 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve DEBUGDEBUG PORT PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to your CPU...
... connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your SATA hard drive. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition DEBUGDEBUG 1 GND PORT PORT 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve DEBUGDEBUG PORT PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to your CPU...
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... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY...
... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY...
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... to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 111 Turn off . To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep...
... to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 111 Turn off . To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep...
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... using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. A. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options...
... using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. A. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options...
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... occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC Vcore DRAM Voltage...
... occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC Vcore DRAM Voltage...
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... Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Auto] 1333 [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility...
... Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Auto] 1333 [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility...
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.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit...
.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. - 26 - tRCD Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. - 26 - tRCD Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows...
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... systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) - 28 - >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to None so the system will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
... systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) - 28 - >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to None so the system will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
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...hard drives. •• Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. If you to CHS. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device...
...hard drives. •• Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. If you to CHS. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device...
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... key to select a device and press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from a GPT partition, such as the system boots up. to 3 (Note) Allows you enter BIOS Setup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
... key to select a device and press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from a GPT partition, such as the system boots up. to 3 (Note) Allows you enter BIOS Setup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
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... whether to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GTT) 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4...
... whether to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GTT) 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4...
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... of the attached LAN cable. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of using the onboard LAN, set this item to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies...
... of the attached LAN cable. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of using the onboard LAN, set this item to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies...
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... mode for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this item and set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to clear the password settings. (Note) Supported on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. select 64-bit mode when you install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; Note: To use...
... mode for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this item and set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to clear the password settings. (Note) Supported on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. select 64-bit mode when you install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; Note: To use...
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... than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this field will show "No". If the system chassis cover is turned on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V Vtt Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No...
... than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this field will show "No". If the system chassis cover is turned on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V Vtt Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No...
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... to load the safest BIOS default settings. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is enabled. However, for the motherboard. - 35 - In case system instability occurs, you to control CPU fan speed. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control...
... to load the safest BIOS default settings. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is enabled. However, for the motherboard. - 35 - In case system instability occurs, you to control CPU fan speed. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control...
