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... rights reserved. Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com. For product-related information, check 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...
... rights reserved. Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com. For product-related information, check 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...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 47 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 47 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6...64 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 65 4-5 Q-Share...67 4-6 Smart 6™ ...68 4-7 Auto Green...72 4-8 Cloud...
... 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6...64 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 65 4-5 Q-Share...67 4-6 Smart 6™ ...68 4-7 Auto Green...72 4-8 Cloud...
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GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN TPM F_PANEL PHASE LED DDR3_1 DDR3_2 R_SPDIF CLR_CMOS SATA2_0 SATA2_1 VGA_DVI Intel® H61 F_USB2 F_USB1 iTE IT8728 ATX BAT USB_HDMI ATX_12V USB_ESATA Fresco FL1009 LGA1155 GA-H61N-USB3 USB30_LAN Realtek RTL8111E (Note 1) AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_AUDIO CODEC PCIEX16 M_BIOS B_BIOS (Note 2) (Note 1) The LAN chip is located on the back of the motherboard. (Note 2) The BIOS flash ROM is located below the latch on the PCIEX16 slot. - 7 -
GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN TPM F_PANEL PHASE LED DDR3_1 DDR3_2 R_SPDIF CLR_CMOS SATA2_0 SATA2_1 VGA_DVI Intel® H61 F_USB2 F_USB1 iTE IT8728 ATX BAT USB_HDMI ATX_12V USB_ESATA Fresco FL1009 LGA1155 GA-H61N-USB3 USB30_LAN Realtek RTL8111E (Note 1) AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_AUDIO CODEC PCIEX16 M_BIOS B_BIOS (Note 2) (Note 1) The LAN chip is located on the back of the motherboard. (Note 2) The BIOS flash ROM is located below the latch on the PCIEX16 slot. - 7 -
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GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface PCI Express Bus x16 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E Fresco FL1009 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Intel® H61 DVI-D HDMI D-Sub Dual BIOS 3 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 8 -
GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface PCI Express Bus x16 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E Fresco FL1009 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Intel® H61 DVI-D HDMI D-Sub Dual BIOS 3 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 8 -
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the ...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the ...
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...on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the... power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines...
...on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the... power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines...
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... The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible to connect front speakers in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect an external SATA...
... The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible to connect front speakers in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect an external SATA...
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... and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front...
... and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front...
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... card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND DB_PORT BIOS S 1 10) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound...
... card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND DB_PORT BIOS S 1 10) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound...
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...Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . 11) 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 an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the ... To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for...
...Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . 11) 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 an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the ... To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for...
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.... (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup 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...
.... (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup 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...
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... or to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to show the BIOS POST screen at IDE MODE!" Motherboard Model BIOS Version H61N-USB3 E5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/17/2011-H61-7A89WG0TC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at system startup, refer to...
... or to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to show the BIOS POST screen at IDE MODE!" Motherboard Model BIOS Version H61N-USB3 E5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/17/2011-H61-7A89WG0TC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at system startup, refer to...
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...& 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 BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the submenu. •• If...Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in this chapter are for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the Main...
...& 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 BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the submenu. •• If...Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in this chapter are for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the Main...
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... Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) BIOS Setup - 32 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)...configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...
... Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) BIOS Setup - 32 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)...configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...
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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 E5 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....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 E5 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
...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 E5 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....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 E5 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
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... present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` M.I.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 34 -
... present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. `` M.I.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 34 -
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.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced when the CPU is...CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that supports ...
.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced when the CPU is...CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that supports ...