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... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and ...features in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: ...
... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and ...features in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: ...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2 DVI Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2 DVI 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS Features 31 2-6 Peripherals...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2 DVI Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2 DVI 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS Features 31 2-6 Peripherals...
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GA-H61M-DS2 DVI Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O LPT COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 6 -
GA-H61M-DS2 DVI Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O LPT COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 6 -
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... 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x DVI-D port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In...138; iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Š&#...Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information ...
... 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x DVI-D port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In...138; iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Š&#...Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information ...
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... channels and each channel has one direction. After the memory is recommended that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: ...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make ...
... channels and each channel has one direction. After the memory is recommended that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: ...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make ...
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...system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S13/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 F_PANEL 19 (H61M-D2) HD+ HD- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED... positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status by chassis. ement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) The front panel design may configure the way to turnACoPffI_yCoPuTr Voltage measuremesnyt smtoedmule(uXs5i8nAg-OtCh)e power switch (refer to the...
...system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S13/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 F_PANEL 19 (H61M-D2) HD+ HD- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED... positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status by chassis. ement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) The front panel design may configure the way to turnACoPffI_yCoPuTr Voltage measuremesnyt smtoedmule(uXs5i8nAg-OtCh)e power switch (refer to the...
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...power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to... is turned off. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal ...
...power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to... is turned off. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal ...
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... in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Function Keys To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that allows the user to...
... in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Function Keys To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that allows the user to...
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...the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure all the changes made in this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as usual...sub-menu. You can use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 21 - Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E3) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration...
...the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure all the changes made in this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as usual...sub-menu. You can use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 21 - Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E3) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration...
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... and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltages. `` M.I .T. Current Status This screen provides information on your...
... and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltages. `` M.I .T. Current Status This screen provides information on your...
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...you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This feature only works for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function,... Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode 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 ...
...you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This feature only works for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function,... Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode 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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... normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that support this feature. - 25 - && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. Normal Lets...
... normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that support this feature. - 25 - && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. Normal Lets...
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... memory to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 26...&& Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this setting. (Default: ...
... memory to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 26...&& Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this setting. (Default: ...
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... speed. If the system chassis cover is set to the motherboard CI header. Options are not connected or fail. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to emit warning sound if the CPU fan or system...
... speed. If the system chassis cover is set to the motherboard CI header. Options are not connected or fail. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to emit warning sound if the CPU fan or system...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to set the operation mode of each slot. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PEG-Gen X Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 29 - For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to set the operation mode of each slot. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PEG-Gen X Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 29 - For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only.
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2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired ... only allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain...
2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired ... only allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain...
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... #2). For example, you want to install an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with...
... #2). For example, you want to install an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with...
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... system; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 32 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you enter BIOS Setup. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for...
... system; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 32 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you enter BIOS Setup. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for...
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... make changes to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press on the password item and when requested for the password, enter the correct one first. To cancel the password, press...requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && ...
... make changes to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press on the password item and when requested for the password, enter the correct one first. To cancel the password, press...requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && ...
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... SATA controller to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the onboard graphics.
... SATA controller to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the onboard graphics.
