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...your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...
...your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P-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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P-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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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GA-H61M-S2P-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 Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Atheros PCIe to PCI AR8151 Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) 2 PCI MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-H61M-S2P-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 Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Atheros PCIe to PCI AR8151 Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) 2 PCI 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 ... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20cm * 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 ... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
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...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: ••...- 11 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ...
...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: ••...- 11 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ...
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... the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 F_PANEL 19 (H61M-D2) HD+ HD- The LED S0 On BIOSisSwoitnchwerh(Xe5n8Ath-OeCs) ystem is detected at system startup. The LED is off your chassis front... the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your Voltage measuremesnyt smtoedmule(uXs5i8nAg-OtCh)e power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header...
... the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 F_PANEL 19 (H61M-D2) HD+ HD- The LED S0 On BIOSisSwoitnchwerh(Xe5n8Ath-OeCs) ystem is detected at system startup. The LED is off your chassis front... the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your Voltage measuremesnyt smtoedmule(uXs5i8nAg-OtCh)e power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header...
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...When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up... from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery when the battery...
...When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up... from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery when the battery...
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... with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. A. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. H61M-S2P-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05...
... with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. A. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. H61M-S2P-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05...
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...: E2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to load the...
...: E2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to load the...
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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 E2 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU ... 21 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status } Advanced ...
...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 E2 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU ... 21 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status } Advanced ...
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BIOS Setup - 22 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. (Note) This item is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup ...
BIOS Setup - 22 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. (Note) This item is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup ...
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... on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a current limit...CPU Turbo mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. This feature only works for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in...
... on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a current limit...CPU Turbo mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. This feature only works for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in...
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..., please visit Intel's website. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Performance Enhance Allows the system to emit PRO- BIOS Setup - 24 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is... nals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to set the system memory multiplier. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature.
..., please visit Intel's website. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Performance Enhance Allows the system to emit PRO- BIOS Setup - 24 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is... nals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to set the system memory multiplier. Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature.
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...memory performance and stability. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. 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 Timing...Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert....
...memory performance and stability. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. 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 Timing...Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert....
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tWTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 26 - tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ...
tWTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 26 - tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ...
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...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0, 1 Master IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your SATA devices by Intel Virtualization Technology will skip the detection of ..., set this feature. 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) - 27 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. For more information...
...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0, 1 Master IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your SATA devices by Intel Virtualization Technology will skip the detection of ..., set this feature. 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) - 27 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. For more information...
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...to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the hard drive. BIOS Setup - 28 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields... are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. •• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive...
...to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the hard drive. BIOS Setup - 28 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields... are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. •• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive...
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... Execute Disable Bit function. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the hard drive you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting depending.... Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from the available devices. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for daily use. This feature allows your system to ...
... Execute Disable Bit function. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the hard drive you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting depending.... Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from the available devices. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for daily use. This feature allows your system to ...
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... be used in the Intel H61 Chipset to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 30 - Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is an interface specification that do not...
... be used in the Intel H61 Chipset to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 30 - Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is an interface specification that do not...
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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 S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 31...
... 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 S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 31...