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Table of Contents GA-H61M-HD2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-HD2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 ...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-HD2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-HD2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 ...
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GA-H61M-HD2 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 HDMI DVI-I D-Sub PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus CODEC iTE Super I/O 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-HD2 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 HDMI DVI-I D-Sub PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek GbE LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus CODEC iTE Super I/O 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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...; Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
...; Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...174; Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2... modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x HDMI port, supporting ...
...174; Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2... modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x HDMI port, supporting ...
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... for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/Vista/XP Form Factor 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 without prior notice. * Please visit the Support...System System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system...
... for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/Vista/XP Form Factor 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 without prior notice. * Please visit the Support...System System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system...
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... of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and... thin layer of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking...
... of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and... thin layer of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking...
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... sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory 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 are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3... installing an expansion card to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed. 2.
... sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory 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 are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3... installing an expansion card to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed. 2.
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... not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and...
... not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and...
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... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are compatible ... is the ground wire). Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 1 3 SATA2 2 1 7 0 - 16...
... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are compatible ... is the ground wire). Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 1 3 SATA2 2 1 7 0 - 16...
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...The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 21 - You can use your CPU and memory, etc. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current ...devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as usual, select the Load ...
...The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 21 - You can use your CPU and memory, etc. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current ...devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as usual, select the Load ...
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... information on your overall system configurations. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 22 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to ...
... information on your overall system configurations. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 22 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to ...
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The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Features - 23 - The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` M.I.T.
The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Features - 23 - The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` M.I.T.
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... you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto ... is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 24 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function...
... you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto ... is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 24 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function...
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.... && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the XMP memory. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is the memory frequency that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier...
.... && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the XMP memory. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is the memory frequency that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier...
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Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to increase memory performance and stability. && Profile ...
Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to increase memory performance and stability. && Profile ...
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To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set CPU and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the ...
To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set CPU and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the ...
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... system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set...
... system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set...
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...Enables UEFI Option ROM first. UEFI First Enables Legacy Option ROM first. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password... Setup program. System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of operating system to boot. ...
...Enables UEFI Option ROM first. UEFI First Enables Legacy Option ROM first. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password... Setup program. System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of operating system to boot. ...