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... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: No part of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-H61M-S Motherboard GA-H61M-S Jul. 5, 2013 Jul. 5, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA...
... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: No part of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-H61M-S Motherboard GA-H61M-S Jul. 5, 2013 Jul. 5, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-S Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact ...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-S Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System Information 20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Appendix...28 Drivers Installation...28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact ...
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GA-H61M-S Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek® GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 5 -
GA-H61M-S Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek® GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 5 -
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... PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * Whether PCI Express 3.0 is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 1 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install an Intel® 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go 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...
... PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * Whether PCI Express 3.0 is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 1 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install an Intel® 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go 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...
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... product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the cooler you plan to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x speaker header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
... product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the cooler you plan to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x speaker header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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..., speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. - 9 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU...
..., speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. - 9 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU...
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... a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Microphones must be used to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to connect front speakers in jack. Use this port...
... a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Microphones must be used to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to connect front speakers in jack. Use this port...
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... design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (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 devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is used (500W...
... design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (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 devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is used (500W...
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... module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to touch the positive and negative terminals of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Replace the battery when the battery voltage...
... module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to touch the positive and negative terminals of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Replace the battery when the battery voltage...
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... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values.) - 15 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is turned...
... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values.) - 15 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is turned...
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... CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to increase memory performance and stability. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
... setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to increase memory performance and stability. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set memory voltage. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings Allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS...
... chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set memory voltage. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings Allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS...
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... use the or key to set to Manual. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; For example, 1 p.m. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan...
... use the or key to set to Manual. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; For example, 1 p.m. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan...
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... an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) - 21 - Press on this item to each SATA port controlled by Intel® H61 Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. This item is...
... an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) - 21 - Press on this item to each SATA port controlled by Intel® H61 Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. This item is...
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... overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional...
... overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional...
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... password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. When prompted for the password, enter the correct one first. Differing from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables Ipv4 PXE Support. Press on this item to Windows 8 for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM...
... password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. When prompted for the password, enter the correct one first. Differing from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables Ipv4 PXE Support. Press on this item to Windows 8 for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM...
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... AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the onboard graphics. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && USB2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0/1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables...
... AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the onboard graphics. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && USB2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0/1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables...
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...; Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 25 - This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card...
...; Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 25 - This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card...
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... power. (Default) (Note) Supported on automatically. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && Internal Graphics Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake...
... power. (Default) (Note) Supported on automatically. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && Internal Graphics Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake...