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Table of Contents GA-H61M-D2-B3/GA-H61M-S2V-B3 Motherboard Layout 6 GA-H61M-D2-B3/GA-H61M-S2V-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 8 1-1 Installation Precautions 8 1-2 Product Specifications 9 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 ...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-D2-B3/GA-H61M-S2V-B3 Motherboard Layout 6 GA-H61M-D2-B3/GA-H61M-S2V-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 8 1-1 Installation Precautions 8 1-2 Product Specifications 9 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 ...
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GA-H61M-D2-B3/GA-H61M-S2V-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 Interface FDI Interface D-Sub DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 7 -
GA-H61M-D2-B3/GA-H61M-S2V-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 Interface FDI Interface D-Sub DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 7 -
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... to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation - 8 - If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it...
... to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation - 8 - If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it...
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.../1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ... 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 "*" The GA-H61M-D2-B3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 9 - Hardware Installation
.../1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ... 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 "*" The GA-H61M-D2-B3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 9 - Hardware Installation
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... for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Internal Connectors Back Panel ...Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the...
... for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Internal Connectors Back Panel ...Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the...
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...of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and... thin layer of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One ...
...of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and... thin layer of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One ...
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...you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card....memory in only one DDR3 memory module 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 an expansion card: • Make ...
...you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card....memory in only one DDR3 memory module 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 an expansion card: • Make ...
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Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all ...
Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all ...
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...PORT PORT 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve DEBUGDEBUG PORT PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a ... conform to connect it is the ground wire). Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that...
...PORT PORT 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve DEBUGDEBUG PORT PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a ... conform to connect it is the ground wire). Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to ...Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-H61M-D2-B3 D13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features ... Save & 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 quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to ...Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-H61M-D2-B3 D13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features ... Save & 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 quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
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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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage D13 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 33oC 1.200V 1.524V Move Enter: Select... not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
... } 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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage D13 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 33oC 1.200V 1.524V Move Enter: Select... not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
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...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage D13 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 33oC 1....F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory ...
...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage D13 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 33oC 1....F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory ...
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...is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) -Turbo Ratio(1-Core)(Note...) 32 -Turbo Power Limit(Watts) 95 -Core Current Limit(Amps) 97 CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31...
...is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) -Turbo Ratio(1-Core)(Note...) 32 -Turbo Power Limit(Watts) 95 -Core Current Limit(Amps) 97 CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31...
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... memory frequency that is overheated. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be emitted to lower CPU performance to set the system memory multiplier. CHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier ... 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. nals will be reduced when the CPU is automatically adjusted according to emit PRO- Auto sets memory multiplier...
... memory frequency that is overheated. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be emitted to lower CPU performance to set the system memory multiplier. CHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier ... 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. nals will be reduced when the CPU is automatically adjusted according to emit PRO- Auto sets memory multiplier...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Options are synchronous to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving.
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Options are synchronous to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving.
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... Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V... [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Graphics DVID The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default ...
... Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V... [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Graphics DVID The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default ...
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... startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to None so the system will allow a platform to CHS. Virtualization enhanced by using one computer system can function as multiple... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
... startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to None so the system will allow a platform to CHS. Virtualization enhanced by using one computer system can function as multiple... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
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... Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Halt On Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - BIOS Setup Options are...
... Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Halt On Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - BIOS Setup Options are...
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... the BIOS automatically configure this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. If you install a CPU that supports this setting depending on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable...
... the BIOS automatically configure this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. If you install a CPU that supports this setting depending on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable...
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...connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at slow speeds. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning ... Vcore DDR15V +12V Vtt Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control x Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No 1.172V 1.516V...
...connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at slow speeds. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning ... Vcore DDR15V +12V Vtt Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control x Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No 1.172V 1.516V...