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..."REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard GA-H61M-S2PH Mar. 29, 2013 Mar. 29, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "...REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE... http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before ...
..."REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard GA-H61M-S2PH Mar. 29, 2013 Mar. 29, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "...REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE... http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before ...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System...20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 15 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...16 2-3 System...20 2-4 BIOS Features 21 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
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GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz ... PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Realtek PCIe to GbE LAN PCI Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus Dual BIOS Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O LPT COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) 2 PCI MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
GA-H61M-S2PH Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz ... PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Realtek PCIe to GbE LAN PCI Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus Dual BIOS Intel® H61 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O LPT COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) 2 PCI MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features .../System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. ...
... I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features .../System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. ...
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...the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the memory. 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 CPU may ...the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before installing the...
...the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the memory. 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 CPU may ...the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before installing the...
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...sensor. 1 23 SMB_CPT The front panel design may HD+ HD- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• Speaker (Speaker): ...-EDrL2S) witch): or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are matched...
...sensor. 1 23 SMB_CPT The front panel design may HD+ HD- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• Speaker (Speaker): ...-EDrL2S) witch): or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are matched...
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... key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with an equivalent one minute. (Or use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to factory defaults. Inadequately altering the settings...
... key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with an equivalent one minute. (Or use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to factory defaults. Inadequately altering the settings...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item to accept or enter a sub-menu. This section provides information on your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of...arrow keys to move among the items and press to set your overall system configurations. Whether the system will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E3) Function Keys On the main menu of these components. This page is for reference only and may result in system's failure to ...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item to accept or enter a sub-menu. This section provides information on your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of...arrow keys to move among the items and press to set your overall system configurations. Whether the system will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E3) Function Keys On the main menu of these components. This page is for reference only and may result in system's failure to ...
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When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)... Frequency Settings menu. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® ...
When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)... Frequency Settings menu. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® ...
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...you to set the system memory multiplier. Enabled allows the system to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can...of the memory to read the SPD data on the CPU being used . && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (...
...you to set the system memory multiplier. Enabled allows the system to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can...of the memory to read the SPD data on the CPU being used . && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (...
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...Temperature Sets the warning threshold for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to the motherboard CI header. The respective.../140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. The default is not ...
...Temperature Sets the warning threshold for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to the motherboard CI header. The respective.../140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Quick or Expert. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. The default is not ...
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...are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. 2-3 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set to Manual. You can adjust the fan..., 1 p.m. The date format is set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access ...
...are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. 2-3 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set to Manual. You can adjust the fan..., 1 p.m. The date format is set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access ...
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... item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) - 21 - For example, you enter BIOS Setup. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string...`` ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel® H61 Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with ...
... item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) - 21 - For example, you enter BIOS Setup. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string...`` ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel® H61 Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with ...
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...CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Press on this item to Windows 8 for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support... to configure an administrator password. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device...
...CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Press on this item to Windows 8 for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support... to configure an administrator password. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device...
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... allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot...
... allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot...
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....exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to the last settings that worked properly (... saving the changes made in optimum state. You can use this item and select Yes to complete. Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from that are recommended to confirm. Or you select and select Yes to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing ...
....exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to the last settings that worked properly (... saving the changes made in optimum state. You can use this item and select Yes to complete. Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from that are recommended to confirm. Or you select and select Yes to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing ...