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Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-P61-S3
Nov. 30, 2011
Motherboard GA-P61-S3
Nov. 30, 2011
Manual - Page 3
... 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. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
GA-P61-S3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-P61-S3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main ...
Manual - Page 5
...
CPU_FAN LGA1155
COMA
R_USB ATX
USB_LAN
AUDIO
SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN
F_AUDIO
PCIEX16
Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN
PCIEX1_1
BAT
GA-P61-S3
CODEC PCIEX1_2
SPDIF_O PCI1
PCI2
iTE IT8728
PCI3
SYS_FAN2
F_USB2 F_USB1
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
Intel® H61
PCIe to PCI Bridge
SATA2 31 20
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
CLR_CMOS F_PANEL
Box Contents 55 GA-P61-S3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual
55...
Manual - Page 6
GA-P61-S3 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 2.0
2 PCI Express x1
Dual BIOS
x1 PCI Express Bus
x1
x1
Atheros/Realtek PCIe to PCI
GbE LAN
Bridge
RJ45
PCI Bus
LAN
Intel® H61
4 SATA...
Manual - Page 7
...;• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist...
Manual - Page 8
...; Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
in the LGA1155 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset
Memory Audio
ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows...
Manual - Page 10
... according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the surface of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended
that the motherboard supports the...
Manual - Page 11
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion ...
Manual - Page 18
... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 18 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a metal object like graphics cards and sound cards.
10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
Manual - Page 20
... to boot.
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 BIOS without entering the operating
system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Function Keys BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you...
Manual - Page 24
... is overheated. The C3/C6 state is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto)
&& Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note)
This item is a more information about Intel...
Manual - Page 30
...the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language
Selects the default language used . (If no password is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. && Isochronous Support Determines whether to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The date format is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use to...
Manual - Page 35
...When this item is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
(Note) Supported on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to the... item and select Yes. If the power button is set to Enabled, the following functions will enter suspend mode.
2-8 Save & Exit
&& Save & Exit Setup Press on LAN.
&& High Precision Timer (Note) ...
Manual - Page 36
...updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&& Boot Override Allows you to select a device to complete.
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings...
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