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... User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ...means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In...
... User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ...means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In...
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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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GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA DDR3_1 DDR3_2 CPU_FAN R_USB ATX USB_LAN Realtek AUDIO RTL8111F F_AUDIO PCIEX16 GA-H61M-S1 BAT M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 iTE IT8728 SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2 1 3 0 2 Intel® H61 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H61M-S1 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA DDR3_1 DDR3_2 CPU_FAN R_USB ATX USB_LAN Realtek AUDIO RTL8111F F_AUDIO PCIEX16 GA-H61M-S1 BAT M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 iTE IT8728 SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2 1 3 0 2 Intel® H61 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H61M-S1 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
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GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111F 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111F 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
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...or warranty sticker provided by 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 the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on... an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove...
...or warranty sticker provided by 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 the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on... an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove...
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...138; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for... Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
...138; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for... Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
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... Corner of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 10 - 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your ...
... Corner of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 10 - 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your ...
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A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel ... is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 After the memory is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with ...
A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel ... is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 After the memory is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with ...
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... a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB...
... a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
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.... Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is...
.... Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is...
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... supports a single SATA device. SATA2 77 10 32 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 11 - 15 - 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). The speed control function requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your...
... supports a single SATA device. SATA2 77 10 32 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 11 - 15 - 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). The speed control function requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your...
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...header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on each... to prevent damage to the USB bracket. - 17 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. 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)...
...header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on each... to prevent damage to the USB bracket. - 17 - For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. 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)...
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... 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 keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you ...BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
... 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 keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you ...BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
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... Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.
... Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.
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You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - 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. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. `` 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 - 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. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset.
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... BIOS settings. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you to select...
... BIOS settings. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you to select...
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...the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances ...(RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize...
...the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances ...(RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize...