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... respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: All rights... without prior notice. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
... respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: All rights... without prior notice. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS...
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GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 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 ... to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1j 6 USB 2.0/1.1k LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3. - 6 - k Only for GA-H61M-D2H.
GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 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 ... to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1j 6 USB 2.0/1.1k LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3. - 6 - k Only for GA-H61M-D2H.
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...ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for TouchBIOS Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) j Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3. - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header ...(Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...
...ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for TouchBIOS Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) j Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3. - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header ...(Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...
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...two double-sided memory modules, any additional memory module will not be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of them in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the...from the power outlet before you have a foolproof design. SS DDR3_4 - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. •• If one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 socket or...
...two double-sided memory modules, any additional memory module will not be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of them in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the...from the power outlet before you have a foolproof design. SS DDR3_4 - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. •• If one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 socket or...
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Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 F_PANEL 19 (H61M-D2) HD+ HD- The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at systemSMsBta_rCtPuTp. When connecting your chassis front ... if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Connects to this header according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Se(GtuAp-IV,"B)for more information). You may configure the way to turnACoPffI_yCoPuTr Voltage measuremesnyt smtoedmule(uXs5i8nAg...
Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 F_PANEL 19 (H61M-D2) HD+ HD- The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at systemSMsBta_rCtPuTp. When connecting your chassis front ... if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Connects to this header according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Se(GtuAp-IV,"B)for more information). You may configure the way to turnACoPffI_yCoPuTr Voltage measuremesnyt smtoedmule(uXs5i8nAg...
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...the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 20 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer... clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the ...
...the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 20 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer... clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the ...
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... how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily... the board to default values. (Refer to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. A. H61M-D2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/19/2011-H61-7A89XG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 21 - The POST Screen Motherboard ...
... how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily... the board to default values. (Refer to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. A. H61M-D2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/19/2011-H61-7A89XG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 21 - The POST Screen Motherboard ...
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... among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-H61M-D2H E6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health ... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more...
... among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-H61M-D2H E6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health ... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more...
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... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E6 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E6 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ...
... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E6 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E6 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ...
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...all CPU cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable all CPU...CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating ...
...all CPU cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable all CPU...CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating ...
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... install a CPU that an overheating is present only when you to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature.
... install a CPU that an overheating is present only when you to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature.
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...Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the... memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 27 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory...
...Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the... memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 27 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory...
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... SATA devices by Intel Virtualization Technology will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to None so the system will...
... SATA devices by Intel Virtualization Technology will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to None so the system will...
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The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot ...3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect ...
The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot ...3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect ...
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...LAN, Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 32 - Setup A password is only required for the BIOS to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. HDD ...read/write errors of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the hard drive you want to install the operating system ...
...LAN, Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 32 - Setup A password is only required for the BIOS to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. HDD ...read/write errors of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the hard drive you want to install the operating system ...
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...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe ...press the key to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. You can adjust...
...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe ...press the key to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. You can adjust...
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... password for the password, press again. Type the password again and press . Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software ...; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized...
... password for the password, press again. Type the password again and press . Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software ...; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized...
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...2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management...
...2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management...