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... GA-H61M-D2P-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 35 2-10 Load...
... GA-H61M-D2P-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 35 2-10 Load...
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...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x clearing CMOS jumper - 7 - LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * F or optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed...
...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x clearing CMOS jumper - 7 - LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * F or optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed...
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..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website 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 an expansion card 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. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn...
..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website 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 an expansion card 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. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn...
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... connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. DEBUG PORT When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your SATA hard drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header...
... connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. DEBUG PORT When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your SATA hard drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header...
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... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Hardware Installation - 16 - ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to this header. Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header...
... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Hardware Installation - 16 - ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to this header. Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header...
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... Installation - 18 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before replacing the battery. •• Replace...
... Installation - 18 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before replacing the battery. •• Replace...
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... Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without 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 the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from BIOS - 19 - H61M-D2P-B3 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash...
... Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without 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 the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from BIOS - 19 - H61M-D2P-B3 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash...
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... select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E10 99.80 MHz 3094.12...
... select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E10 99.80 MHz 3094.12...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 22 - The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. `` Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 22 - The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. `` Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel...
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... memory frequency that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables...
... memory frequency that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables...
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...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile VTT Voltage x Channel Interleaving x Rank Interleaving >>>>> Channel A } Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel B } Channel B Timing Settings [Auto] 1333 [Turbo] [Auto] 1.5V 1.05V Auto...
...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile VTT Voltage x Channel Interleaving x Rank Interleaving >>>>> Channel A } Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel B } Channel B Timing Settings [Auto] 1333 [Turbo] [Auto] 1.5V 1.05V Auto...
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...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - BIOS Setup With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. `` Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization...
...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - BIOS Setup With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. `` Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization...
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.... BIOS Setup - 28 - IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to manually enter the specifications...
.... BIOS Setup - 28 - IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to manually enter the specifications...
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... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this menu when finished. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are : Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only when you want to install the operating system to accept. Use...
... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this menu when finished. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are : Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only when you want to install the operating system to accept. Use...
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... slot as the first display. (Default) PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this item to set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is required every time the system boots, or only when you wish to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; If you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this memory for entering the BIOS Setup pro- HDD S.M.A.R.T. Setup A password...
... slot as the first display. (Default) PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this item to set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is required every time the system boots, or only when you wish to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; If you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this memory for entering the BIOS Setup pro- HDD S.M.A.R.T. Setup A password...
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...wish to Disabled. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to be shared with other device. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to install...
...wish to Disabled. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to be shared with other device. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to install...
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...-BTTN Configures the way to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port...
...-BTTN Configures the way to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port...
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... clear the password settings. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to its last known awake state upon the return of power from a PCI or PCIe device. When prompted for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode...
... clear the password settings. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to its last known awake state upon the return of power from a PCI or PCIe device. When prompted for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode...
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.... BIOS Setup - 34 - Normal Allows the CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+12V/Vtt Displays the current system voltages. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V Vtt Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed...
.... BIOS Setup - 34 - Normal Allows the CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+12V/Vtt Displays the current system voltages. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR15V +12V Vtt Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed...
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... updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 35 - Note: The Voltage mode can be set to load the optimal BIOS default settings. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is set for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 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...
... updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 35 - Note: The Voltage mode can be set to load the optimal BIOS default settings. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is set for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 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...