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...manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks...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. Check your motherboard looks like this ...
...manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks...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. Check your motherboard looks like this ...
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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 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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...; 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available... 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 - Back Panel Connectors ...
...; 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available... 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 - Back Panel Connectors ...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the ... memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the ... memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are...
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... a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch... positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis that can ...
... a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch... positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis that can ...
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...the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the ...
...the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the ...
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When the power is turned on. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
When the power is turned on. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
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... as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. 2-1 The Main Menu On the main menu of your system to its defaults. •• The... BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. 2-1 The Main Menu On the main menu of your system to its defaults. •• The... BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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... the settings may result in system's failure to boot. 2-2 M.I.T. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltages. - 21 -
... the settings may result in system's failure to boot. 2-2 M.I.T. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltages. - 21 -
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... Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that under the two items above are synchronous...Control In OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ...
... Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that under the two items above are synchronous...Control In OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ...
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... to set the system memory multiplier. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature.
... to set the system memory multiplier. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature.
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...settings under the two items above are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is dependent on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of... memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable ...
...settings under the two items above are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is dependent on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of... memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable ...
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... Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the...
... Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the...
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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. 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.
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...devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string 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. Use to switch... the up arrow or down arrow key to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. For example, you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is 13:0:0. The list only displays the device with ...
...devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string 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. Use to switch... the up arrow or down arrow key to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. For example, you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is 13:0:0. The list only displays the device with ...
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... 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. Differing from LAN function, etc. Type the password again... Allows you to make changes to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will allow a platform to Disabled for a new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password...
... 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. Differing from LAN function, etc. Type the password again... Allows you to make changes to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will allow a platform to Disabled for a new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password...
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... 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 the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot...
... 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 the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot...
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... Setup Press on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 34 - Select No or press to return to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. (Note) Supported on this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will enter suspend mode. && Internal Graphics...
... Setup Press on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 34 - Select No or press to return to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. (Note) Supported on this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will enter suspend mode. && Internal Graphics...
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... to save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 4. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to select a device to load the BIOS settings from that are recommended to the CMOS. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install... and boot from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in optimum state. Always load the optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you can create up to 4 profiles and save the current...
... to save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 4. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to select a device to load the BIOS settings from that are recommended to the CMOS. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install... and boot from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in optimum state. Always load the optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you can create up to 4 profiles and save the current...