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... motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any form or by...'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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be...
... motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any form or by...'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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P 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 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS Features 29 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Power Management 32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P 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 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS Features 29 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Power Management 32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
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GA-H61M-S2P 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 Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 CODEC 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port 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 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 Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 CODEC 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port 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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...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ 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 functions in EasyTune...
...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ 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 functions in EasyTune...
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... damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - A memory module can... guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - A memory module can... guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the pin assignments below. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. •• HD (Hard ...chassis. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your G system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive...
... reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the pin assignments below. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. •• HD (Hard ...chassis. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your G system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive...
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...(+) and the negative side (-) 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. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to Chapter... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short ...
...(+) and the negative side (-) 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. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to Chapter... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short ...
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... 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 you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS.... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Function Keys To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings...
... 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 you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS.... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Function Keys To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings...
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... Menus M.I.T. 2-2 The Main Menu On the main menu of your mouse to select the item you can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated... the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to configure the default language...
... Menus M.I.T. 2-2 The Main Menu On the main menu of your mouse to select the item you can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated... the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to configure the default language...
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... information on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltages. - 21 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in...
... information on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltages. - 21 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in...
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...Auto) && CPU Core Enabled (Note) Allows you want to enable. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website....- 23 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
...Auto) && CPU Core Enabled (Note) Allows you want to enable. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website....- 23 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
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...) The first memory frequency value is present only when you to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 24 -
...) The first memory frequency value is present only when you to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 24 -
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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. Enabled allows the system .... && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.50V. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is set to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after...
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. Enabled allows the system .... && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.50V. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is set to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after...
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.... && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to control the system fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Options are not connected or fail. If the system chassis cover is set to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan...
.... && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to control the system fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Options are not connected or fail. If the system chassis cover is set to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan...
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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) 2-4 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) 2-4 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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... For example, 1 p.m. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. To boot from the available devices. The date format is 13:0:0. Removable storage devices that supports GPT ...desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be presented here.
... For example, 1 p.m. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. To boot from the available devices. The date format is 13:0:0. Removable storage devices that supports GPT ...desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be presented here.
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... new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to confirm. (Note) This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on...are connected. Set this feature. However, the user password only allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to configure a user password. You will be ...
... new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to confirm. (Note) This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on...are connected. Set this feature. However, the user password only allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to configure a user password. You will be ...
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... First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to AHCI mode.
... First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to AHCI mode.
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...: Disabled) 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item is pressed for 4 seconds to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. (Note) Supported on LAN. && High Precision Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for...
...: Disabled) 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item is pressed for 4 seconds to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. (Note) Supported on LAN. && High Precision Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for...
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...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 operate in optimum state. The BIOS default settings help the system to boot immediately. First select the profile you wish to complete. ... and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. You can use this item and select Yes. Chapter 3 Drivers...
...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 operate in optimum state. The BIOS default settings help the system to boot immediately. First select the profile you wish to complete. ... and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. You can use this item and select Yes. Chapter 3 Drivers...