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... laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: No part of this product,... 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. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV...
... laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: No part of this product,... 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. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV...
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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 Layout COM KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 LPT VGA CPU_FAN ATX R_USB USB_LAN Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN AUDIO PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX16 BAT GA-H61M-S2P DDR3_1 DDR3_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN Intel® H61 SATA2 0 1 CLR_CMOS 2 F_USB2 F_USB1 3 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H61M-S2P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 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 Motherboard Layout COM KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 LPT VGA CPU_FAN ATX R_USB USB_LAN Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN AUDIO PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX16 BAT GA-H61M-S2P DDR3_1 DDR3_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN Intel® H61 SATA2 0 1 CLR_CMOS 2 F_USB2 F_USB1 3 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-H61M-S2P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 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 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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...remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on ...an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation ...
...remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on ...an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation ...
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... for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft®...
... for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft®...
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... A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
... A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
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... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - ...the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel...
... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - ...the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel...
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... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up 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 a PS/2 keyboard. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To...
... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up 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 a PS/2 keyboard. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. To...
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... computer. 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 2 10 5 7 4 896 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/2 9) CLR_CMOS 10) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
... computer. 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 2 10 5 7 4 896 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/2 9) CLR_CMOS 10) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 14 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 14 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve DEBUG ... the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 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). SATA2 1 7 0 1 71 1 72 3 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 15...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve DEBUG ... the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 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). SATA2 1 7 0 1 71 1 72 3 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 15...
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... Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of... the motherboard header. You may connect your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to work or even damage it. ...
... Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of... the motherboard header. You may connect your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to work or even damage it. ...
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...encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ... certain system features. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it ...
...encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ... certain system features. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it ...
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... different speeds according to the system temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to the motherboard CI header. Options are not connected or fail. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. This...
... different speeds according to the system temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to the motherboard CI header. Options are not connected or fail. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. This...
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This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - 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. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset.
This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 28 - 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. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset.
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... boot immediately. 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. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load...
... boot immediately. 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. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load...
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... Moreover, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be construed as a commitment by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner...containers) this document is no longer useful to develop products that the information in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your waste equipment at the time of properly. Under the ...
... Moreover, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be construed as a commitment by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner...containers) this document is no longer useful to develop products that the information in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your waste equipment at the time of properly. Under the ...