Manual
Page 2
.... 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. Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3H Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3H Mar. 8, 2013 Mar. 8, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer...
.... 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. Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3H Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3H Mar. 8, 2013 Mar. 8, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer...
Manual
Page 3
Table of Contents GA-H61M-USB3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-USB3H 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 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 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-USB3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-USB3H 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 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 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 -
Manual
Page 5
GA-H61M-USB3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz ... VL805 HDMI x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek GbE LAN RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 CODEC Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out...
GA-H61M-USB3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz ... VL805 HDMI x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek GbE LAN RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 CODEC Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out...
Manual
Page 8
...(OEM version) Support for Microsoft Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support ...) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled...
...(OEM version) Support for Microsoft Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support ...) I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled...
Manual
Page 9
...specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on ... according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage....
...specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on ... according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage....
Manual
Page 13
... panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. RESRES+ NC the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
... panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. RESRES+ NC the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
Manual
Page 14
B ( P F_PANEL (H61M-D2) F_PANEL(NH) 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel ... Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.... sure the wire assignments of the module CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) (GA-IVB) ACPI_CPT connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition Pin No.
B ( P F_PANEL (H61M-D2) F_PANEL(NH) 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel ... Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.... sure the wire assignments of the module CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) (GA-IVB) ACPI_CPT connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition Pin No.
Manual
Page 15
... screwdriver to factory defaults. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with chassis intrusion detection design. You may be handled in the ...Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up...
... screwdriver to factory defaults. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with chassis intrusion detection design. You may be handled in the ...Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up...
Manual
Page 16
...problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 2-1 •• Because BIOS flashing is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to boot. Or you can 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 system. •• @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system ...
...problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 2-1 •• Because BIOS flashing is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to boot. Or you can 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 system. •• @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system ...
Manual
Page 17
...or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this ... overall system configurations. The adjustable range is for advanced users only and we recommend you to those under the same items on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. This page is...
...or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this ... overall system configurations. The adjustable range is for advanced users only and we recommend you to those under the same items on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. This page is...
Manual
Page 18
...a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: ... consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System...
...a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: ... consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System...
Manual
Page 19
...record, set to the CMOS, and then restart your system. (Note) This item is dependent on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 19 - The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to increase memory... performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Profile VTT Voltage The value ...
...record, set to the CMOS, and then restart your system. (Note) This item is dependent on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 19 - The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to increase memory... performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Profile VTT Voltage The value ...
Manual
Page 20
...Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 20 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to the CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds... the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set the operation mode of each slot. This...
...Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 20 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to the CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds... the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set the operation mode of each slot. This...
Manual
Page 21
...as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The date format is hour, minute, and second. is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending ... type of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. - 21 - the User level only 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 system time. &&...
...as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The date format is hour, minute, and second. is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending ... type of password protection used by Intel H61 Chipset. - 21 - the User level only 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 system time. &&...
Manual
Page 22
... 22 - To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as ... Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is present only if at system startup. Removable storage devices that are connected. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to...
... 22 - To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as ... Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is present only if at system startup. Removable storage devices that are connected. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to...
Manual
Page 23
... to select which type of operating system to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function may enhance protection for Windows 8 operating system. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module...
... to select which type of operating system to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function may enhance protection for Windows 8 operating system. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module...
Manual
Page 24
... press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features...Press on this item to confirm the password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to confirm. 2-5 Peripherals && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)...
... press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features...Press on this item to confirm the password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to confirm. 2-5 Peripherals && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)...
Manual
Page 25
... graphics. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 25...
... graphics. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 25...
Manual
Page 28
... to the last settings that worked properly (last known good record). Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you wish to load and then press to complete. Or click Install Single Items to manually... can create up to 8 profiles and save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. && Save & Exit Setup Press on the ...
... to the last settings that worked properly (last known good record). Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you wish to load and then press to complete. Or click Install Single Items to manually... can create up to 8 profiles and save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. && Save & Exit Setup Press on the ...