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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 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 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS Features 29 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Power Management 32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 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 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS Features 29 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Power Management 32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 - 4 -
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GA-H61M-S2P 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 D-Sub Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 CODEC 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port 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 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 D-Sub Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 CODEC 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port 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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... ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 - LAN ŠŠ 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit...
... ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 - LAN ŠŠ 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit...
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Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x serial port ŠŠ 1 x parallel port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8728 chip Hardware ŠŠ System voltage detection Monitor ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning...
Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x serial port ŠŠ 1 x parallel port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8728 chip Hardware ŠŠ System voltage detection Monitor ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning...
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... memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 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's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode...
... memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 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's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode...
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... Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously...
... Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) F_USB1/2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously...
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...; 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 two pins for a few seconds. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 333 Replace the battery. 444 Plug in accordance with local environmental...
...; 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 two pins for a few seconds. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 333 Replace the battery. 444 Plug in accordance with local environmental...
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... turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power...
... turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power...
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... CPU and memory, etc. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E5) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. 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. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 20 - 2-2 The Main Menu...
... CPU and memory, etc. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E5) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. 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. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 20 - 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... that supports this feature. 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. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you want to enable. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Real-Time CPU Ratio Control In...
... that supports this feature. 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. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you want to enable. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Real-Time CPU Ratio Control In...
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.... && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
.... && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
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.... && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.50V. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is set to be configurable. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving.
.... && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.50V. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is set to be configurable. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving.
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..." at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages. && CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU Fan Speed/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header...
..." at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages. && CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU Fan Speed/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header...
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You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) 2-4 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) 2-4 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
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... fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the device connected to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system...
... fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the device connected to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system...
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... working with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for 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. When prompted for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Administrator Password Allows you to configure a user password. Options are connected...
... working with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for 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. When prompted for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Administrator Password Allows you to configure a user password. Options are connected...
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... LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(s) (Intel H61 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection (Intel H61 Chipset) Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers integrated in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard...
... LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(s) (Intel H61 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection (Intel H61 Chipset) Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers integrated in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of the onboard graphics. You can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I /O ports 64h and 60h. For example, you can configure how each device is going to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) - 32 - && Internal Graphics Memory Size...
.... (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of the onboard graphics. You can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I /O ports 64h and 60h. For example, you can configure how each device is going to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) - 32 - && Internal Graphics Memory Size...
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.... Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. && ACPI Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Suspend Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any time. S3 (Suspend to RAM) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 sleep state. When signaled by a wake-up device or...
.... Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. && ACPI Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Suspend Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any time. S3 (Suspend to RAM) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 sleep state. When signaled by a wake-up device or...
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... the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Disabled) 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 34 - This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. (Note) Supported on this item and select Yes. If the power button is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Timer (Note) Enables or disables High...
... the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Disabled) 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 34 - This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. (Note) Supported on this item and select Yes. If the power button is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Timer (Note) Enables or disables High...
