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... slot that the expansion card is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on the case. Step 6 Installing IDE and SATA Devices 6-1 Install your IDE and SATA hard drives. Place the motherboard within the case and secure it with screws. English Step 4 Installing the Motherboard Remove the original I/O shield from the case back panel. Installing a Hard Drive •• One motherboard IDE connector can fit into its slot. Mount the optical drive in place with screws. PCI Express Graphics Card...
... slot that the expansion card is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on the case. Step 6 Installing IDE and SATA Devices 6-1 Install your IDE and SATA hard drives. Place the motherboard within the case and secure it with screws. English Step 4 Installing the Motherboard Remove the original I/O shield from the case back panel. Installing a Hard Drive •• One motherboard IDE connector can fit into its slot. Mount the optical drive in place with screws. PCI Express Graphics Card...
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.../2 Keyboard Port DVI-D Port HDMI Port eSATA Port IEEE 1394 Port Audio Jacks Power Switch Power Cord Connector PS/2 Mouse Port D-Sub Port S/PDIF Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the computer, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. RES: Reset Switch CI: Chassis Intrusion Header (Note) The pin assignments for the actual pin assignments. Refer to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. Front Panel Header Pin...
.../2 Keyboard Port DVI-D Port HDMI Port eSATA Port IEEE 1394 Port Audio Jacks Power Switch Power Cord Connector PS/2 Mouse Port D-Sub Port S/PDIF Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the computer, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. RES: Reset Switch CI: Chassis Intrusion Header (Note) The pin assignments for the actual pin assignments. Refer to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. Front Panel Header Pin...
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....gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Motherboard GA-H61M-WW Motherboard GA-H61M-WW Jul. 5, 2013 Jul. 5, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
....gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Motherboard GA-H61M-WW Motherboard GA-H61M-WW Jul. 5, 2013 Jul. 5, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-WW Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-WW Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System...20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...28 Chapter 3 Appendix...29 Drivers Installation...29 Regulatory Statements 30 Contact Us...32 - ...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-WW Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-WW Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System...20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...28 Chapter 3 Appendix...29 Drivers Installation...29 Regulatory Statements 30 Contact Us...32 - ...
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GA-H61M-WW 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 PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus x16 LAN RJ45 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge 1PCI Express x1 PCI Bus DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub BIOS Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE® LPT Bus Super I/O COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line...
GA-H61M-WW 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 PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus x16 LAN RJ45 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge 1PCI Express x1 PCI Bus DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub BIOS Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE® LPT Bus Super I/O COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line...
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... memory, you must install an Intel® 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 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...
... memory, you must install an Intel® 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 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...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x speaker header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x speaker header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller ...
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... is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you...
... is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you...
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... the power outlet before you begin to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Serial Port Use the serial port to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this port for line in jack. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such...
... the power outlet before you begin to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Serial Port Use the serial port to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this port for line in jack. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such...
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... the fan headers to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control...
... the fan headers to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control...
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... the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 14 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be...
... the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 14 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be...
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... version of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. This function requires a chassis with an equivalent one minute. (Or use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery. 4. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load...
... version of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. This function requires a chassis with an equivalent one minute. (Or use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery. 4. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load...
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... works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock...
... works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock...
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... supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Enabled allows the system to decrease average power consumption and heat production. the second is dependent on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to simultaneously access different channels of the memory being used ; Depending on the CPU being used . && Channel...
... supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Enabled allows the system to decrease average power consumption and heat production. the second is dependent on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to simultaneously access different channels of the memory being used ; Depending on the CPU being used . && Channel...
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... fan is not connected or fails. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to simultaneously access different ranks of memory. Enabled allows the system to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings Allows you make changes on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual...
... fan is not connected or fails. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to simultaneously access different ranks of memory. Enabled allows the system to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings Allows you make changes on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual...
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... that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is set, the default will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of password protection used. (If no password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such...
... that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is set, the default will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of password protection used. (If no password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such...
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... the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. set to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or...
... the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. set to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or...
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... First Disables option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy Option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI Option ROM only. (Default) && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to boot. UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM. (Default) Legacy...
... First Disables option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy Option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI Option ROM only. (Default) && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to boot. UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM. (Default) Legacy...
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... DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto IGFX PEG Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) - 25 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && USB2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0/1.1 controller. (Default...
... DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto IGFX PEG Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) - 25 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && USB2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0/1.1 controller. (Default...
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...onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) && Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set to Disabled. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I /O ports 64h and 60h. && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology...
...onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) && Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set to Disabled. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I /O ports 64h and 60h. && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology...