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... & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Useful Help 17 4.1 Driver Installation Note 17 4.2 Software 18 4.3 Extra Information 22 4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 23 4.5 Troubleshooting 24 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 26 German...26 French ...28 Italian...30 Spanish ...32 Portuguese ...34 Polish...36 Russian ...38...
... & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Useful Help 17 4.1 Driver Installation Note 17 4.2 Software 18 4.3 Extra Information 22 4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 23 4.5 Troubleshooting 24 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 26 German...26 French ...28 Italian...30 Spanish ...32 Portuguese ...34 Polish...36 Russian ...38...
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...VGA output, and the configuration is as below: (HDMI is not supported under DOS and BIOS setup.) Display Devices Enabled VGA + HDMI VGA + DVI-D HDMI + DVI-D O O O 3 TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML Back Panel I/O TH61MU3 / H61MU3 CPU Fan Header x1 System Fan Header x1 Clear CMOS Header x1 USB 2.0 Connector x2...x1 VGA Port x1 DVI-D Port x1 LAN Port x1 USB2.0 Port x4 Audio Jack x3 200 (W) x 244 (L) mm Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS /2 Keyboard / Mouse USB2.0X2 HDMI DVI...
...VGA output, and the configuration is as below: (HDMI is not supported under DOS and BIOS setup.) Display Devices Enabled VGA + HDMI VGA + DVI-D HDMI + DVI-D O O O 3 TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML Back Panel I/O TH61MU3 / H61MU3 CPU Fan Header x1 System Fan Header x1 Clear CMOS Header x1 USB 2.0 Connector x2...x1 VGA Port x1 DVI-D Port x1 LAN Port x1 USB2.0 Port x4 Audio Jack x3 200 (W) x 244 (L) mm Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS /2 Keyboard / Mouse USB2.0X2 HDMI DVI...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT USBKB1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A1 HDM I1 DVI1 Socket 1155 CPU1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPW R 1 VGA1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 RJ45USB1 LAN AUDIO1 ATXPWR2 PEX16_1 PCI1 H61 BIOS PCI2 CODEC PEX1_1 Super I/O BAT1 J SPDIFOUT1 F_ AUDIO1 J_PRINT1 J_COM1 CIR1 F_USB1 F_USB2 JCMOS1 SYS_FAN1 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT USBKB1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A1 HDM I1 DVI1 Socket 1155 CPU1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPW R 1 VGA1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 RJ45USB1 LAN AUDIO1 ATXPWR2 PEX16_1 PCI1 H61 BIOS PCI2 CODEC PEX1_1 Super I/O BAT1 J SPDIFOUT1 F_ AUDIO1 J_PRINT1 J_COM1 CIR1 F_USB1 F_USB2 JCMOS1 SYS_FAN1 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Setup Manual
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... line. 2. Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4. Please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set...
... line. 2. Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4. Please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set...
Setup Manual
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... e-mail clientapplication program. *represents important informa ti on the respective software title. 3. Before you use this information, you will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on -screen instructions to help you . Exi t thi s dialog. Save these information to our tech-support department to complete the installation. Insert the...
... e-mail clientapplication program. *represents important informa ti on the respective software title. 3. Before you use this information, you will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on -screen instructions to help you . Exi t thi s dialog. Save these information to our tech-support department to complete the installation. Insert the...
Setup Manual
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TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML After filling up this information to enter file name. and then you will see your confirmation; This information is also concluded in the ... saved .txt file, you may need to save this information, click "Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 19 If you...
TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML After filling up this information to enter file name. and then you will see your confirmation; This information is also concluded in the ... saved .txt file, you may need to save this information, click "Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 19 If you...
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Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS 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 Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS 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 Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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... above are subject to restart the system. For better performance, the software is completed. TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML Before doing this process may be run with the proper BIOS file, and this , please download the proper BIOS file from this process. The actual information and settings on board may take minutes. Please do...
... above are subject to restart the system. For better performance, the software is completed. TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML Before doing this process may be run with the proper BIOS file, and this , please download the proper BIOS file from this process. The actual information and settings on board may take minutes. Please do...
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... controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Insert the cards back into ...an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 23 This will reveal the malfunctioning card. TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) ...
... controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Insert the cards back into ...an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 23 This will reveal the malfunctioning card. TH61MU3/H61MU3/H61MH/H61ML 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) ...
Bios Setup
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TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual UEFI BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 4 3 Chipset Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 24 5 Security Menu 26 6 Performance Menu 27 7 Exit Menu 33 i
TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual UEFI BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 4 3 Chipset Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 24 5 Security Menu 26 6 Performance Menu 27 7 Exit Menu 33 i
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...Advanced Con figuration and Power interface speci fication (ACPI). ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. PCI Bus Support T his AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. Plug...and output devices such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. It provides ASL code for power management and devi ce configu ration cap abilities as defined in ...
...Advanced Con figuration and Power interface speci fication (ACPI). ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. PCI Bus Support T his AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. Plug...and output devices such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. It provides ASL code for power management and devi ce configu ration cap abilities as defined in ...
Bios Setup
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... description at the top right corner, and this is providing a brief description of the motherboard. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. Navigation Keys for most conditions to ensure optimum perform ance of the selected item. If the system... system damage that particular menu are at the bottom right corner, and you will not be caused by wrong-settings. 2 Notice z T he UEFI BIOS information described in this manual is for any mistakes found in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to be slightly...
... description at the top right corner, and this is providing a brief description of the motherboard. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. Navigation Keys for most conditions to ensure optimum perform ance of the selected item. If the system... system damage that particular menu are at the bottom right corner, and you will not be caused by wrong-settings. 2 Notice z T he UEFI BIOS information described in this manual is for any mistakes found in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to be slightly...
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...Help Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the ...to switch between Data elements. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. System Date Set the system date. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Performance Save & Exit BIOS Information Compliency Model Name Marketing Name Build Date Set the Date. Total Memory System Language System Date System Time...
...Help Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the ...to switch between Data elements. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. System Date Set the system date. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Performance Save & Exit BIOS Information Compliency Model Name Marketing Name Build Date Set the Date. Total Memory System Language System Date System Time...
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...Item Select Change Opt. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. 4 PCI S ubsystem Settings Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Bus Driver Version PCI ROM Priority V x.xx.xx [Legacy ROM] PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer VGA Palette Snoop PERR# ...to fail Extended Synch [Disabled] In case of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of multiple Opiton ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), ...
...Item Select Change Opt. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. 4 PCI S ubsystem Settings Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI Bus Driver Version PCI ROM Priority V x.xx.xx [Legacy ROM] PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer VGA Palette Snoop PERR# ...to fail Extended Synch [Disabled] In case of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of multiple Opiton ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), ...
Bios Setup
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... T ag field as a requester. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Relaxed Ordering T his item enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual PCI ROM Priority In case o f multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item is enabled, the system allows Device to be programmed into...
... T ag field as a requester. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Relaxed Ordering T his item enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual PCI ROM Priority In case o f multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item is enabled, the system allows Device to be programmed into...
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Auto - Force all links to select the value. BIOS auto configures; Disables ASPM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto / Force LO Extended Synch If this item is enabled, the system allows generation o f Extend ed Synchronization patterns. ... Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes ASPM Support T his item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload T his item sets the ASPM Level: Force LO - TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI...
Auto - Force all links to select the value. BIOS auto configures; Disables ASPM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto / Force LO Extended Synch If this item is enabled, the system allows generation o f Extend ed Synchronization patterns. ... Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes ASPM Support T his item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload T his item sets the ASPM Level: Force LO - TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI...
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... (CPU Stop Clock) (Default) / Suspend Disabled / S3 (Suspend to wake from S5 using PME event. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings/Wakeup Event Control ACPI Sleep State EuP Control PME Wake up from S5 Wake system with Fixed Time...
... (CPU Stop Clock) (Default) / Suspend Disabled / S3 (Suspend to wake from S5 using PME event. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings/Wakeup Event Control ACPI Sleep State EuP Control PME Wake up from S5 Wake system with Fixed Time...
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... USB Dev ice Wakeup from S3/S4 T his item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set "Specific Key." TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual Wake up date You can choose the system boot up time, input hour, minute and second to specify. Wake up hour / Wake up minute...
... USB Dev ice Wakeup from S3/S4 T his item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set "Specific Key." TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual Wake up date You can choose the system boot up time, input hour, minute and second to specify. Wake up hour / Wake up minute...
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.... General Help Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration EMT64 Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enabled for Windows XP and Linux(OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled...
.... General Help Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration EMT64 Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enabled for Windows XP and Linux(OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled...
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... reduces the latency associated with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.). TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual Execute-Disable Bit XD can virtually separate your system resou rce into the Level 2 cache that are likely to OS. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled...
... reduces the latency associated with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.). TH61MU3/H61M U3/H61MH/H61ML UEFI BIOS M anual Execute-Disable Bit XD can virtually separate your system resou rce into the Level 2 cache that are likely to OS. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled...