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... Contents Box Contents...4 MSH61PI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 12 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 13 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 14 1-6 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 The Main Menu 27 2-2 Advanced Menu 29 2-2-1 ACPI Settings...30 2-2-2 CPU Configuration 31 2-2-2-1 Socket 0 CPU Information 34 2-2-3 SATA Configuration 35 2-2-4 Acoustic Management Configuration 37 2-2-5 Intel IGD...
... Contents Box Contents...4 MSH61PI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 12 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 13 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 14 1-6 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 The Main Menu 27 2-2 Advanced Menu 29 2-2-1 ACPI Settings...30 2-2-2 CPU Configuration 31 2-2-2-1 Socket 0 CPU Information 34 2-2-3 SATA Configuration 35 2-2-4 Acoustic Management Configuration 37 2-2-5 Intel IGD...
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... 19 FPD 20 LVDS 21 DMIC_CON 22 WEB_CON 23 SODIMMB1 24 SODIMMA1 Description Speaker cable connector Audio Line In port Optical S/PDIF Out connector USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports HDMI port RJ45 LAN port DC In power connector Mini PCi Express connector Battery socket Clear CMOS jumper Front panel cable connector SATA cable connectors Hard disk power connector USB connector Audio cable connector Intel LGA1155 socket CPU fan cable connector Flat Panel Display connector LVDS connector Digital Mic connector WEBCAM connector DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (channel B-1 ) DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (channel A-1 ) - 6 -
... 19 FPD 20 LVDS 21 DMIC_CON 22 WEB_CON 23 SODIMMB1 24 SODIMMA1 Description Speaker cable connector Audio Line In port Optical S/PDIF Out connector USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports HDMI port RJ45 LAN port DC In power connector Mini PCi Express connector Battery socket Clear CMOS jumper Front panel cable connector SATA cable connectors Hard disk power connector USB connector Audio cable connector Intel LGA1155 socket CPU fan cable connector Flat Panel Display connector LVDS connector Digital Mic connector WEBCAM connector DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (channel B-1 ) DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (channel A-1 ) - 6 -
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... not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided...
... not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided...
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...138; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel 1 x Realtek RTL8111E-VL-CG supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Expansion Slots 1 x Mini PCI Express slot Onboard Build in Intel® processor Graphics Storage Interface 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 ports (back panel) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (back panel) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x HDD power...
...138; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel 1 x Realtek RTL8111E-VL-CG supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Expansion Slots 1 x Mini PCI Express slot Onboard Build in Intel® processor Graphics Storage Interface 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 ports (back panel) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (back panel) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x HDD power...
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.... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 12 - A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
.... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 12 - A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. Step 2. Be sure to the memory module. A memory module can be installed In only one direction. Installation Step: Installation Step: Step 1. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIM slot. Push down the memory and seat it firmly. 1 2 - 13 - Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. Step 2. Be sure to the memory module. A memory module can be installed In only one direction. Installation Step: Installation Step: Step 1. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIM slot. Push down the memory and seat it firmly. 1 2 - 13 - Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • When After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation The following describes the states of an external decoder for decoding.) USB 2.0 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0 specification. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High...
... HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • When After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation The following describes the states of an external decoder for decoding.) USB 2.0 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0 specification. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High...
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... panel audio header supports HD audio by default. • Audio signals will make the device unable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. F_PANEL 4) F_USB1 (USB Headers) IR The headers conform to work or even damage it. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module toMthOiDsEhMeader. ously. F_AUDIO (NEW) IR - 19 - PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP 2 10 F_USB 1 9 SUR_CEN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition USB Power...
... panel audio header supports HD audio by default. • Audio signals will make the device unable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. F_PANEL 4) F_USB1 (USB Headers) IR The headers conform to work or even damage it. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module toMthOiDsEhMeader. ously. F_AUDIO (NEW) IR - 19 - PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP 2 10 F_USB 1 9 SUR_CEN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition USB Power...
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... CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use this interface internally. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 1 3 Sense 4 Speed Control • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to FPD specification. Pin No. 6) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) headers. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the display panel...
... CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use this interface internally. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 1 3 Sense 4 Speed Control • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to FPD specification. Pin No. 6) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) headers. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the display panel...
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... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) CLR_CMOSHW (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 24 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS...
... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) CLR_CMOSHW (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 24 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS...
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... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes...
... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes...
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... ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enable/Disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Default setting is S3 (Suspend to RAM). Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is Enabled. Enable Hibernation Enable/Disable system ability to RAM). Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is pressed. Default setting is Disabled. - 30 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Suspend Disabled/S1 (CPU Stop Clock)/S3 (Suspend to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). Options...
... ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enable/Disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Default setting is S3 (Suspend to RAM). Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is Enabled. Enable Hibernation Enable/Disable system ability to RAM). Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is pressed. Default setting is Disabled. - 30 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Suspend Disabled/S1 (CPU Stop Clock)/S3 (Suspend to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). Options...
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... memory pages. EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in independent partitions. Turbo Mode When this item enabled, the processor prevents the execution of its four processing cores to processor load. Execute Disable Bit When this feature is Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Power Technology Determine the CPU power saving type. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. Options available: Enabled...
... memory pages. EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in independent partitions. Turbo Mode When this item enabled, the processor prevents the execution of its four processing cores to processor load. Execute Disable Bit When this feature is Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Power Technology Determine the CPU power saving type. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. Options available: Enabled...
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...Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. Serial-ATA 0/1 Controllers Determine the on the outside device casing. Default setting for Serial-ATA 1 controller is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot time. Note that are installed in the IDE emulation mode. Hard drive information should be allows access the RAID setup utility at boot time. This is Compatible. Enhanced: SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed inLegacy mode. BIOS Setup Compatible: SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed inNative mode. Options available: IDE...
...Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. Serial-ATA 0/1 Controllers Determine the on the outside device casing. Default setting for Serial-ATA 1 controller is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot time. Note that are installed in the IDE emulation mode. Hard drive information should be allows access the RAID setup utility at boot time. This is Compatible. Enhanced: SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed inLegacy mode. BIOS Setup Compatible: SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed inNative mode. Options available: IDE...
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.... BIOS Setup - 36 - Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Default setting is Auto. Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Default setting is Auto. PIO Mode This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the hard disk's S.M.A.R.T. Default setting is Auto. DMA Mode Configure the DMA mode of the device in the specific IDE channel support LBA Mode. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring Analysis And Reporting) technology...
.... BIOS Setup - 36 - Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Default setting is Auto. Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Default setting is Auto. PIO Mode This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the hard disk's S.M.A.R.T. Default setting is Auto. DMA Mode Configure the DMA mode of the device in the specific IDE channel support LBA Mode. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring Analysis And Reporting) technology...
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... Panel Scaling Options available: Auto/Force Scaling/Off. Options available: 128MB/256MB/Maximum. Options available: VBIOS Default/CRT/LFP/CRT+LFP/CRT+LFP - SDVO/EFP/EFP2/EFP3/CRT+EFP Default setting is 256MB. BIOS Setup Default setting is VBIOS Default. Backlight Control Support Options available: Both BLC & BIA Disabled/BLC Enabled. DVMT/Fixed Memory Select DVMT Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by selecting appropriate setup item. IGD - 2-2-5 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT Mode...
... Panel Scaling Options available: Auto/Force Scaling/Off. Options available: 128MB/256MB/Maximum. Options available: VBIOS Default/CRT/LFP/CRT+LFP/CRT+LFP - SDVO/EFP/EFP2/EFP3/CRT+EFP Default setting is 256MB. BIOS Setup Default setting is VBIOS Default. Backlight Control Support Options available: Both BLC & BIA Disabled/BLC Enabled. DVMT/Fixed Memory Select DVMT Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by selecting appropriate setup item. IGD - 2-2-5 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT Mode...
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...BIOS Setup 2-2-7 USB Configuration Detected USB Devices Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. USB transfer time-out Define USB transfer start unit command timeout. Device power-up delay Define USB device powering up start unit command timeout. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is set to Manual, you can press numeric keys to configure desired values. Device reset time-out Define USB device reset start unit command timeout. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. USB 3.0 Suupport When enabled, the USB...
...BIOS Setup 2-2-7 USB Configuration Detected USB Devices Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. USB transfer time-out Define USB transfer start unit command timeout. Device power-up delay Define USB device powering up start unit command timeout. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is set to Manual, you can press numeric keys to configure desired values. Device reset time-out Define USB device reset start unit command timeout. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. USB 3.0 Suupport When enabled, the USB...
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...: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Power On/Power Off/Last State. SLP_S4 Assertion Width Configure SLP_S4 Assertion Width. BIOS Setup Default setting is back. Power Off: Do not power on system when AC power is Power Off. Default setting is [4-5 Seconds]. Power On: System power state when AC cord is Enabled. SMBus Controller Enable/Disable onboard SMBus controller. Default setting is re-plugged. Options available: [1-2 Seconds]/[2-3 Seconds]/[3-4 Seconds]/[4-5 Seconds]. Note: Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and Desktop...
...: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Power On/Power Off/Last State. SLP_S4 Assertion Width Configure SLP_S4 Assertion Width. BIOS Setup Default setting is back. Power Off: Do not power on system when AC power is Power Off. Default setting is [4-5 Seconds]. Power On: System power state when AC cord is Enabled. SMBus Controller Enable/Disable onboard SMBus controller. Default setting is re-plugged. Options available: [1-2 Seconds]/[2-3 Seconds]/[3-4 Seconds]/[4-5 Seconds]. Note: Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and Desktop...
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...: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. BIOS Setup Default setting is Enabled. USB Port Group #0/1/2/3 Enable/Dsiable specific USB Port in the chipset. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. PCI Express Ports Configuration PCI Express Port Group #1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Configuration Enable/Dsiable specific PCI Express Port in the chipset. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. EHCI Controller 2 Enable/Dsiable onboard EHCI controller 2. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. High Precision...
...: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. BIOS Setup Default setting is Enabled. USB Port Group #0/1/2/3 Enable/Dsiable specific USB Port in the chipset. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. PCI Express Ports Configuration PCI Express Port Group #1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Configuration Enable/Dsiable specific PCI Express Port in the chipset. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. EHCI Controller 2 Enable/Dsiable onboard EHCI controller 2. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. High Precision...
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... disabled using BIOS services. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: On/Off. Default setting is Upon Request. BIOS Setup - 53 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Always: do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is not bootable. Bootup NumLock State Allows you to set of a minimal set the drive priority during system boot-up. 2-4 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to select power-on state for NumLock function. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive...
... disabled using BIOS services. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: On/Off. Default setting is Upon Request. BIOS Setup - 53 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Always: do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is not bootable. Bootup NumLock State Allows you to set of a minimal set the drive priority during system boot-up. 2-4 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to select power-on state for NumLock function. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive...