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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S1 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 19 2-1 The Main Menu 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS Features 29 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Power Management 33 2-7 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S1 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 19 2-1 The Main Menu 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS Features 29 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Power Management 33 2-7 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
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... latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache 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 Clear CMOS jumper...
... latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache 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 Clear CMOS jumper...
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Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8728 chip Hardware ŠŠ System voltage detection Monitor ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan fail warning...
Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8728 chip Hardware ŠŠ System voltage detection Monitor ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan fail warning...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to install an expansion card...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to install an expansion card...
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... jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control DEBUGDEBUG PORT PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your SATA hard drive. DEBUGDEBUG •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Please connect the L-shaped end of a fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis...
... jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control DEBUGDEBUG PORT PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your SATA hard drive. DEBUGDEBUG •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Please connect the L-shaped end of a fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis...
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... connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB...
... connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB...
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... should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
... should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
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... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this chapter are for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to configure...
... displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this chapter are for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to configure...
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... power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you want to enable. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores you to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU...
... power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you want to enable. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores you to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU...
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... you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this...
... you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the memory timings. Options are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is dependent on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the memory timings. Options are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is dependent on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing...
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... To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages. && CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU Fan Speed/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set Reset Case Open...
... To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages. && CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU Fan Speed/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set Reset Case Open...
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For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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... (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). the User level only allows you can set , the default will display as the first priority on the type of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be presented here. For example, you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS...
... (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). the User level only allows you can set , the default will display as the first priority on the type of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be presented here. For example, you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS...
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... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . Options are connected. Type the password again and press . Or if you want to install...
... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . Options are connected. Type the password again and press . Or if you want to install...
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... && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the Intel H61 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers integrated in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets...
... && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the Intel H61 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers integrated in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets...
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...USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. You can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) - 32 - && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you can configure how each device is going to be treated. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to set the onboard graphics memory size. For example, you to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables...
...USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. You can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) - 32 - && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you can configure how each device is going to be treated. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to set the onboard graphics memory size. For example, you to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables...
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... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. && ACPI Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Suspend Disabled Disables this function. S1 (CPU Stop Clock) Enables the system to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. && ACPI Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Suspend Disabled Disables this function. S1 (CPU Stop Clock) Enables the system to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && Soft-Off by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Event Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for less than 4 seconds, 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: Disabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to turn off the system. If the power button is set to Enabled...
.... (Default: Enabled) && Soft-Off by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Event Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for less than 4 seconds, 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: Disabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to turn off the system. If the power button is set to Enabled...
