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... this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of...
... this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2H Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2H 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS Features 30 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 - 4 -
Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2H Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2H 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS Features 30 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 - 4 -
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GA-H61M-DS2H Motherboard Layout VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 GA-H61M-DS2H Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN B_BIOS M_BIOS CODEC F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 iTE Super I/O SYS_FAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Intel® H61 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SATA2 SATA2 Box Contents GA-H61M-DS2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
GA-H61M-DS2H Motherboard Layout VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 GA-H61M-DS2H Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN B_BIOS M_BIOS CODEC F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 iTE Super I/O SYS_FAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Intel® H61 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SATA2 SATA2 Box Contents GA-H61M-DS2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
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GA-H61M-DS2H 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 FDI x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub HDMI PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-H61M-DS2H 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 FDI x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub HDMI PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
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...sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are uncertain about any metal leads or ... as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
...sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are uncertain about any metal leads or ... as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
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Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1... Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1... Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
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... to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 10 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not ... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One...
... to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 10 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not ... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One...
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...memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 an expansion card: ... the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 The two DDR3 memory sockets are...
...memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 an expansion card: ... the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 The two DDR3 memory sockets are...
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... Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use...
... Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... power, the result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... power, the result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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... the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. SATA2 7 7 1 1 1 7 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 16 - 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 (SYS_FAN). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) DEBUG...
... the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. SATA2 7 7 1 1 1 7 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 16 - 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 (SYS_FAN). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) DEBUG...
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...this header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire ...headers conform to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. ...
...this header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire ...headers conform to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. ...
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... version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard. Function Keys Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you ...to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating...
... version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard. Function Keys Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you ...to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating...
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... enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual.
... enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual.
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`` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) 2-4 System 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 system time. - 29 -
`` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) 2-4 System 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 system time. - 29 -
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... optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended...
... optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended...
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...can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that protects human health and the environment. We believe that the ...was delivered in this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Also note that the information in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by understanding...
...can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that protects human health and the environment. We believe that the ...was delivered in this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Also note that the information in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by understanding...