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... Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 31 2-8 PC Health Status 33 2-9 Load Fail-Safe...
... Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 31 2-8 PC Health Status 33 2-9 Load Fail-Safe...
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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Atheros PCIe to PCI AR8151 Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) 2 PCI MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Atheros PCIe to PCI AR8151 Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) 2 PCI MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
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...174; 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 clearing CMOS jumper Hardware Installation - 8 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ Support for Intel...
...174; 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 clearing CMOS jumper Hardware Installation - 8 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ Support for Intel...
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... 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/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support...
... 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/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support...
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... one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
... one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
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... ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. heating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Most fan headers possess...
... ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. heating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Most fan headers possess...
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... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Hardware Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module...
... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to this header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Hardware Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module...
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... and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage 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 your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS...
... and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage 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 your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS...
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... Screen (Default): B. H61M-S2P-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2011-H61-7A89WG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS...
... Screen (Default): B. H61M-S2P-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2011-H61-7A89WG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS...
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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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... - Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be...
... - Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be...
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... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency...
... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency...
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...used, set this feature. DRAM Voltage The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup Virtualization enhanced by using one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology...
...used, set this feature. DRAM Voltage The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup Virtualization enhanced by using one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology...
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... 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 EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Sector Number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Halt On Allows you install a CPU...
... 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 EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Sector Number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Halt On Allows you install a CPU...
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... only when you enter BIOS Setup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. The adjustable range...
... only when you enter BIOS Setup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. The adjustable range...
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... size is installed. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to set up a dual-display configuration, set this memory 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 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port...
... size is installed. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to set up a dual-display configuration, set this memory 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 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port...
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... Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in a low power mode. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled...
... Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in a low power mode. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled...
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... mode. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This item is configurable only when the HPET Support is pressed for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button...
... mode. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This item is configurable only when the HPET Support is pressed for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button...
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... state upon the return of the AC power. 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 CPU Smart FAN Control x Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No 1.200V 1.516V 11.779V 1.076V 31oC...
... state upon the return of the AC power. 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 CPU Smart FAN Control x Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No 1.200V 1.516V 11.779V 1.076V 31oC...
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... press the key to run at full speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Slope PWM Allows you may not effectively reduce the fan speed. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup ...
... press the key to run at full speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Slope PWM Allows you may not effectively reduce the fan speed. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup ...
