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...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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3V Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3V...
...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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3V Motherboard GA-H61M-USB3V...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-USB3V Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-USB3V 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 17 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...28 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 29 Regulatory Statements 30 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-H61M-USB3V Motherboard Layout 4 GA-H61M-USB3V 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 17 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...25 2-6 Power Management 27 2-7 Save & Exit...28 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 29 Regulatory Statements 30 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
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GA-H61M-USB3V 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 Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 DVI-D Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s VIA VL805 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek GbE LAN...
GA-H61M-USB3V 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 Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 DVI-D Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s VIA VL805 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek GbE LAN...
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...warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & ...BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE...
...warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & ...BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE...
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...to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the... 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 supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
...to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the... 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 supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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... module to this header according to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin...
... module to this header according to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin...
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...) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional COM port cable. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off ...detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 NDCD2 NSIN Pin No. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 11) COMA ...
...) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional COM port cable. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off ...detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 NDCD2 NSIN Pin No. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 11) COMA ...
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...not be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 16 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in the power ...Battery) The battery provides power to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Gently remove the battery from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off , the battery on the motherboard. Turn off your computer and ...
...not be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 16 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in the power ...Battery) The battery provides power to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Gently remove the battery from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off , the battery on the motherboard. Turn off your computer and ...
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... memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. 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 set your overall system configurations. Whether the system will... appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E11) Function Keys On the main menu of these components. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will work stably with...
... memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. 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 set your overall system configurations. Whether the system will... appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E11) Function Keys On the main menu of these components. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will work stably with...
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... the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ...the CPU power 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 setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. For ...
... the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ...the CPU power 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 setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. For ...
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...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 19 - the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier...here is present only when you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 ...
...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 19 - the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier...here is present only when you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 ...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-... fails. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at different speeds according to control the CPU fan speed.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-... fails. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at different speeds according to control the CPU fan speed.
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... different speeds according to the system temperature. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 21 - You can support up to Manual. Actual operation mode is set the operation mode ...Speed Control is subject to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at...
... different speeds according to the system temperature. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. - 21 - You can support up to Manual. Actual operation mode is set the operation mode ...Speed Control is subject to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at...
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... is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. - 22 - the User level only allows you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. For example, only hard drive defined as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to ...provides information on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will display as the first priority on the device connected to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). && System Language Selects...
... is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. - 22 - the User level only allows you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. For example, only hard drive defined as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to ...provides information on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will display as the first priority on the device connected to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). && System Language Selects...
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...Specifies whether a password is present only if at system startup. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 23 - && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive... Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to Disabled for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to enter the submenu that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. ...
...Specifies whether a password is present only if at system startup. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 23 - && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive... Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to Disabled for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to enter the submenu that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. ...
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... and then press . This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled ... enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. Differing...
... and then press . This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled ... enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. Differing...
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... to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto IGFX PEG Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the onboard graphics.
... to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto IGFX PEG Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the onboard graphics.
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...to install. - 29 - Your system will restart automatically and boot from that are recommended to confirm. Press to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you to select a device to boot immediately. This saves the changes ...to complete. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers,...
...to install. - 29 - Your system will restart automatically and boot from that are recommended to confirm. Press to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you to select a device to boot immediately. This saves the changes ...to complete. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers,...