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... be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. 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... : "REV: X.X." Example: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
... be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. 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... : "REV: X.X." Example: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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Box Contents GA-H61N-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield •• The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •• The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-H61N-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield •• The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •• The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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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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...: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify...and power connectors of your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are no leftover screws or metal ...
...: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify...and power connectors of your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are no leftover screws or metal ...
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... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for...
... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for...
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...of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the... motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to ...
...of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the... motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to ...
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... pin one marking (triangle) with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. When...
... pin one marking (triangle) with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. When...
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... Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to... correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, ...
... Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to... correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, ...
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...and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual ...
...and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual ...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot...
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...audio configuration in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in operating system environment only, but not during the... jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI Dual monitor configurations are supported in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
...audio configuration in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in operating system environment only, but not during the... jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI Dual monitor configurations are supported in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... - To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (200W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
... - To meet expansion requirements, it is not connected, the computer will not start. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (200W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to your CPU and system from overheating. Most fan headers possess a foolproof ... 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to your CPU and system from overheating. Most fan headers possess a foolproof ... 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).
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... Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Some chassis...supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Pin No. Hardware Installation If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions ...
... Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Some chassis...supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Pin No. Hardware Installation If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions ...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND DB_PORT...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND DB_PORT...