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...132; 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual ...are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright ...
...132; 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual ...are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright ...
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... 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 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS Features...
... 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 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS Features...
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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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... Support 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 check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and...Microphone) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
... Support 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 check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and...Microphone) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
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... unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. After the memory is recommended that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure 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 begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure...
... unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. After the memory is recommended that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure 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 begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure...
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... port to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The HDMI port is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 12 - It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name...
... port to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The HDMI port is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 12 - It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name...
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... turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the pin assignments below. When connecting your G system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• Speaker (Speaker): Connects to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. A front...
... turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the pin assignments below. When connecting your G system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• Speaker (Speaker): Connects to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. A front...
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... the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 19 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...before 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). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the ...
... the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 19 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...before 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). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the ...
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...-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you need to) to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate...the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . If this occurs, try to clear ...
...-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you need to) to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate...the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . If this occurs, try to clear ...
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... system time and date. This menu also displays information on the 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. ... such as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings...
... system time and date. This menu also displays information on the 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. ... such as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings...
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... memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 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 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in...
... memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 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 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in...
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...exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to...Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this...
...exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to...Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this...
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&& Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 25 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is ...
&& Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 25 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is ...
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Enabled allows the system to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to ... Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is set to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables ...
Enabled allows the system to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to ... Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is set to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables ...
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When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when System ...
When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when System ...
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For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the operation mode of each slot. You can support up to Gen 2 mode only. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement ... or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-4 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Gen X Allows you to determine whether to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to set the system time. - 29 - `` Miscellaneous Settings ...
For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the operation mode of each slot. You can support up to Gen 2 mode only. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement ... or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-4 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Gen X Allows you to determine whether to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to set the system time. - 29 - `` Miscellaneous Settings ...
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...Option #2). Or if you to make changes to enter the submenu that presents the devices of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Press on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will display as ... "UEFI:" string. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. For example, you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set hard drive as the first ...
...Option #2). Or if you to make changes to enter the submenu that presents the devices of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Press on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will display as ... "UEFI:" string. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. For example, you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set hard drive as the first ...
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...systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set to Always. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you to...information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you enter BIOS Setup. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && ...
...systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set to Always. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you to...information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you enter BIOS Setup. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && ...
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...a new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to confirm the password. You will be requested to confirm the password. To cancel the password, press on... item, type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is Enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. Press again when...
...a new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to confirm the password. You will be requested to confirm the password. To cancel the password, press on... item, type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is Enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. Press again when...
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... allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot...
... allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot...