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... 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. Example: Changes to the specifications and ...by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be ...
... 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. Example: Changes to the specifications and ...by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA COM LPT CPU_FAN R_USB USB_LAN Atheros AR8151 AUDIO PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX16 BAT GA-H61M-S2P-B3 iTE IT8728 PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL DDR3_1 DDR3_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS ATX SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 Box Contents GA-H61M-S2P-B3 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-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA COM LPT CPU_FAN R_USB USB_LAN Atheros AR8151 AUDIO PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX16 BAT GA-H61M-S2P-B3 iTE IT8728 PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL DDR3_1 DDR3_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS ATX SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 Box Contents GA-H61M-S2P-B3 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-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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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to... please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation 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....
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to... please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation 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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...138; Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge ...138; 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 - Hardware Installation
...138; Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge ...138; 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 - Hardware Installation
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... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the...
... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the...
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... socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode ...motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
... socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode ...motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... D-Sub connector. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you...
... D-Sub connector. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you...
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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. - 13 - 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. - 13 - 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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The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that ...
The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that ...
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... Sense 4DEBUGReserve PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to your CPU anDdEsByUstGem from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Definition 1 GND .../Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Over- Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1....
... Sense 4DEBUGReserve PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to your CPU anDdEsByUstGem from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Definition 1 GND .../Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Over- Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1....
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...connections simultane- Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please ...to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation For HD Front Panel...
...connections simultane- Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please ...to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation For HD Front Panel...
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... the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of explosion if the battery is turned off your - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to...
... the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of explosion if the battery is turned off your - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to...
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.... H61M-S2P-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2011-H61-7A89WG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to boot. The POST Screen Motherboard Model...
.... H61M-S2P-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2011-H61-7A89WG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to boot. The POST Screen Motherboard Model...
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... the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is removed, this item is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of power from an AC power loss.
... the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is removed, this item is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of power from an AC power loss.
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... Fail-Safe DefaultsS(Yav/eN&)? In case system instability occurs, you to control CPU fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Normal Allows the CPU fan to load Fail...
... Fail-Safe DefaultsS(Yav/eN&)? In case system instability occurs, you to control CPU fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Normal Allows the CPU fan to load Fail...
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... - BIOS Setup 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. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan...
... - BIOS Setup 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. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan...