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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. The trademarks mentioned in the... use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
... 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. The trademarks mentioned in the... use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2-B3 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2-B3 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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GA-H61M-S2-B3 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 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Atheros AR8151 RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-H61M-S2-B3 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 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Atheros AR8151 RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
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...32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center ...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
...32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center ...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
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... that the motherboard supports the memory. 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 begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory... supports the expansion card. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... that the motherboard supports the memory. 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 begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory... supports the expansion card. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... freezes and fails to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your C) system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for PWM Switch (X58A-OC) more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): DIP 1 23 A-OC) Connects to this header..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL 2 20 (H61M-D2) 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- The LED is off (S5). One single short beep will be heard if no...
... freezes and fails to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your C) system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for PWM Switch (X58A-OC) more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): DIP 1 23 A-OC) Connects to this header..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL 2 20 (H61M-D2) 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- The LED is off (S5). One single short beep will be heard if no...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when...
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...how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. H61M-S2-B3 E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/19/2011-H61-7A89WG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 21 - ... The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. BIOS Setup Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. A. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• ...
...how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. H61M-S2-B3 E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/19/2011-H61-7A89WG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 21 - ... The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. BIOS Setup Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. A. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• ...
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...;• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When the system is...to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to ...
...;• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When the system is...to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to ...
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... } 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 E3 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ... } 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 E3 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ...
... } 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 E3 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ... } 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 E3 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC ...
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... screen provides information on the CPU being installed. The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 24 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. (Note) This item...
... screen provides information on the CPU being installed. The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 24 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. (Note) This item...
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... power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. All Enables all CPU cores. 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 protection function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto sets ...
... power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. All Enables all CPU cores. 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 protection function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto sets ...
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...Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 26 - Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used... PROCHOT sig- Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. nals will be emitted to...
...Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 26 - Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used... PROCHOT sig- Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. nals will be emitted to...
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... Auto (default), 5~15. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A..., Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the...
... Auto (default), 5~15. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A..., Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the...
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...] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 28 - tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~255...
...] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 28 - tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~255...
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...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... system date. With virtualization, one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) - 29 - Virtualization enhanced by using one computer system can function as ...
...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... system date. With virtualization, one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) - 29 - Virtualization enhanced by using one computer system can function as ...
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... features, please visit Intel's website. The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second... loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Head Number of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for GTT] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU...
... features, please visit Intel's website. The following fields display your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second... loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Head Number of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for GTT] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU...
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... to install the operating system to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. BIOS Setup Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this setting depending on the PCIEX16 slot as the first ...display. (Default) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you to set a delay time for the BIOS to a hard drive larger than ...
... to install the operating system to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. BIOS Setup Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this setting depending on the PCIEX16 slot as the first ...display. (Default) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you to set a delay time for the BIOS to a hard drive larger than ...
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.... (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) BIOS Setup - 32 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to AHCI mode. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of the...
.... (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) BIOS Setup - 32 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to AHCI mode. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of the...
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... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to Disabled. Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto...
... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to Disabled. Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto...