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... respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of the FCC Rules. These limits are trademarks of this user's manual is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. The vendor makes no guarantee that interference will not be applied...in whole, is subject to be changed without obligation to notify any party beforehand. The content of their respective companies. H61MGC / H61MLC Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without...
... respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of the FCC Rules. These limits are trademarks of this user's manual is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. The vendor makes no guarantee that interference will not be applied...in whole, is subject to be changed without obligation to notify any party beforehand. The content of their respective companies. H61MGC / H61MLC Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without...
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...bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H61MGC / H61MLC 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. ... and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the ...
...bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H61MGC / H61MLC 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. ... and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the ...
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... x16 Slot x1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x1 Slots PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES H61MGC H61MLC Socket 1155 Socket 1155 Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Supports Execute Disable Bit...
... x16 Slot x1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x1 Slots PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES H61MGC H61MLC Socket 1155 Socket 1155 Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processor Supports Execute Disable Bit...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 ATXPW R 2 CPU_FAN1 ( H61MGC ) DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Socket 1155 CP U 1 USB1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 BAT1 PEX16_1 ATXPW R 1 CODEC PEX1_1 LAN H61 Super I/O PEX1_2 J_COM1 F_USB1 J_ PRINT1 F_USB2 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. BIOS SATA1 JCMOS 1 SATA 2 SYS_ FAN1 SATA 3 SATA4 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 ATXPW R 2 CPU_FAN1 ( H61MGC ) DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Socket 1155 CP U 1 USB1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 BAT1 PEX16_1 ATXPW R 1 CODEC PEX1_1 LAN H61 Super I/O PEX1_2 J_COM1 F_USB1 J_ PRINT1 F_USB2 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. BIOS SATA1 JCMOS 1 SATA 2 SYS_ FAN1 SATA 3 SATA4 4
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Motherboard Manual Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame. Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. 6
Motherboard Manual Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame. Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. 6
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D DR3_A1 DD R3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Memory Modules 1.
D DR3_A1 DD R3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Memory Modules 1.
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SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA3 SATA4 7 41 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. 2 1 3 4 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10
SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA3 SATA4 7 41 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. 2 1 3 4 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10
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PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 12 PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot - Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s totally. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot -
PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 12 PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot - Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s totally. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot -
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... line in 10 9 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 2 1 10 Jack Sense 14 This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices, like...
... line in 10 9 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 2 1 10 Jack Sense 14 This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices, like...
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Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 16 Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 16 Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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... the Driver CD. The setup guide will list the software available for your system, click on each device driver to open the manual file. Click on the Software icon. B. C. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system. Note: If... window didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the installation program. H61MGC / H61MLC CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive.
... the Driver CD. The setup guide will list the software available for your system, click on each device driver to open the manual file. Click on the Software icon. B. C. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system. Note: If... window didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the installation program. H61MGC / H61MLC CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive.
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Motherboard Manual 4.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to a .txt file 18 Launching Software After the installation process, you must provide. Save these information to ...
Motherboard Manual 4.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to a .txt file 18 Launching Software After the installation process, you must provide. Save these information to ...
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Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 20 AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 20 AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to exit BIOS setup. H61MGC / H61MLC Before doing this process. Please do not open dialog will show for updating, then click on board may take minutes. The utility will show for ... performance, the software is completed. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 21 The actual information and settings on Open.
After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to exit BIOS setup. H61MGC / H61MLC Before doing this process. Please do not open dialog will show for updating, then click on board may take minutes. The utility will show for ... performance, the software is completed. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 21 The actual information and settings on Open.
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... system. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan speed is powered on the system again. 22 Wait for seconds. 2. Power on for seconds. 3. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shuts down automatically after system is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS...
... system. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan speed is powered on the system again. 22 Wait for seconds. 2. Power on for seconds. 3. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shuts down automatically after system is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS...
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... does not boot from optical drive. Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 24 Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. There is no power in setup. Make sure both ends of the power supply does not 2. Back up the hard drive is...
... does not boot from optical drive. Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 24 Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. There is no power in setup. Make sure both ends of the power supply does not 2. Back up the hard drive is...