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... Contents Box Contents...4 MSH61PI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 12 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 13 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 14 1-6 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 The Main Menu 27 2-2 Advanced Menu 29 2-2-1 ACPI Settings...30 2-2-2 CPU Configuration 31 2-2-2-1 Socket 0 CPU Information 34 2-2-3 SATA Configuration 35 2-2-4 Acoustic Management Configuration 37 2-2-5 Intel IGD...
... Contents Box Contents...4 MSH61PI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 12 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 13 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 14 1-6 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 The Main Menu 27 2-2 Advanced Menu 29 2-2-1 ACPI Settings...30 2-2-2 CPU Configuration 31 2-2-2-1 Socket 0 CPU Information 34 2-2-3 SATA Configuration 35 2-2-4 Acoustic Management Configuration 37 2-2-5 Intel IGD...
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... the user. • If you do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of...
... the user. • If you do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of...
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...138; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel 1 x Realtek RTL8111E-VL-CG supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Expansion Slots 1 x Mini PCI Express slot Onboard Build in Intel® processor Graphics Storage Interface 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 ports (back panel) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (back panel) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x HDD power...
...138; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel 1 x Realtek RTL8111E-VL-CG supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Expansion Slots 1 x Mini PCI Express slot Onboard Build in Intel® processor Graphics Storage Interface 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 3.0 ports (back panel) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (back panel) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x HDD power...
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... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : SODIMMB1 SODIMMA1 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go 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 Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : SODIMMB1 SODIMMA1 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go 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 Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
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Installation Step: Installation Step: Step 1. Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation Step 2. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIM slot. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, 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. Be sure to the memory module. A memory module can be installed In only one direction. Push down the memory and seat it firmly. 1 2 - 13 -
Installation Step: Installation Step: Step 1. Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation Step 2. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIM slot. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, 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. Be sure to the memory module. A memory module can be installed In only one direction. Push down the memory and seat it firmly. 1 2 - 13 -
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... the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in jack. Use this port for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 3.0 Port The USB port supports the USB 3.0 specification. The following...
... the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in jack. Use this port for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 3.0 Port The USB port supports the USB 3.0 specification. The following...
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... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition USB Power 5V USB Power 5V USB DUSB DUSB D+ USB D+ GND GND No Pin GND COMB CI Power 5) CLR_PWD F_PANEL DPVRM F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the Smart module Card Reader connector and the motherboard header will be present on each panel audio module wire that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Make sure the wire...
... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition USB Power 5V USB Power 5V USB DUSB DUSB D+ USB D+ GND GND No Pin GND COMB CI Power 5) CLR_PWD F_PANEL DPVRM F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the Smart module Card Reader connector and the motherboard header will be present on each panel audio module wire that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Make sure the wire...
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... 1 2 Backlight control 3 FPD_19V 4 FPD_19V 5 GND 8 6 GND 7 Brighrness Up 8 Brighrness Down Hardware Installation - 20 - 6) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use this interface internally. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) FPD (Flat Panel Display Headers) Flat Panel Display (FPD)is the ground wire). Pin No.
... 1 2 Backlight control 3 FPD_19V 4 FPD_19V 5 GND 8 6 GND 7 Brighrness Up 8 Brighrness Down Hardware Installation - 20 - 6) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use this interface internally. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) FPD (Flat Panel Display Headers) Flat Panel Display (FPD)is the ground wire). Pin No.
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... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 13) CLR_CMOSHW (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS...
... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 13) CLR_CMOSHW (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS...
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... system's failure to boot. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in system malfunction. • It is turned on. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
... system's failure to boot. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in system malfunction. • It is turned on. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
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Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Lock Legacy Resources Enable/Disable Lock Legacy Resources. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Suspend Disabled/S1 (CPU Stop Clock)/S3 (Suspend to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). BIOS Setup Default setting is Enabled. Enable Hibernation Enable/Disable system ability to RAM). 2-2-1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enable/Disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is...
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Lock Legacy Resources Enable/Disable Lock Legacy Resources. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Suspend Disabled/S1 (CPU Stop Clock)/S3 (Suspend to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). BIOS Setup Default setting is Enabled. Enable Hibernation Enable/Disable system ability to RAM). 2-2-1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enable/Disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is...
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... Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in pairs. When disabled, only the required cache line is responsible for coordinating the P-state among logical processors dependencies. P-State Coordination In HW_ALL mode, the processor hardware is fetched. Default setting is responsible for coordinating the P-state among logical BIOS Setup - 32 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: All/1/2/3. In SW_ALL mode...
... Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in pairs. When disabled, only the required cache line is responsible for coordinating the P-state among logical processors dependencies. P-State Coordination In HW_ALL mode, the processor hardware is fetched. Default setting is responsible for coordinating the P-state among logical BIOS Setup - 32 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: All/1/2/3. In SW_ALL mode...
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...on the outside device casing. Default setting for Serial-ATA 1 controller is Enhanced. Hard drive information should be access the RAID setup utility at boot time. Options available: IDE/RAID/ACHI. Default setting for Serial-ATA 0 controller is disabled and cannot be labeled on chip SATA controller 0/1 mode. System will not work properly if you enter improper information for this information. - 35 - Note that the specifications of hard disk that are installed in the IDE emulation mode. ACHI Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. Default setting is not allowed...
...on the outside device casing. Default setting for Serial-ATA 1 controller is Enhanced. Hard drive information should be access the RAID setup utility at boot time. Options available: IDE/RAID/ACHI. Default setting for Serial-ATA 0 controller is disabled and cannot be labeled on chip SATA controller 0/1 mode. System will not work properly if you enter improper information for this information. - 35 - Note that the specifications of hard disk that are installed in the IDE emulation mode. ACHI Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. Default setting is not allowed...
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... and to that particular IDE channel. PIO Mode This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the hard disk's S.M.A.R.T. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring Analysis And Reporting) technology is Auto. Option available: Auto/Disabled. ARMD: Use ARMD drive is Auto. LBA/Large Mode Configure the device type in the specific IDE channel. Option available: Auto/Disabled. capability. BIOS Setup - 36 - Default setting is installed here. Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is supported by all HDD parameters automatically.
... and to that particular IDE channel. PIO Mode This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the hard disk's S.M.A.R.T. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring Analysis And Reporting) technology is Auto. Option available: Auto/Disabled. ARMD: Use ARMD drive is Auto. LBA/Large Mode Configure the device type in the specific IDE channel. Option available: Auto/Disabled. capability. BIOS Setup - 36 - Default setting is installed here. Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is supported by all HDD parameters automatically.
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.../CRT+EFP Default setting is VBIOS Default. BIA Conttol Options available: VBIOS Default/Disabled/Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4/Level 5. - 38 - BIOS Setup Boot Type Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST. 2-2-5 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT Mode Select Confiigure the DVMT Mode. Options available: VBIOS Default/CRT/LFP/CRT+LFP/CRT+LFP - LCD Panel Type Selecting by Internal Graphics Device by the Internal graphicsdevice. Backlight Control Support Options available: Both BLC & BIA Disabled/BLC Enabled.
.../CRT+EFP Default setting is VBIOS Default. BIA Conttol Options available: VBIOS Default/Disabled/Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4/Level 5. - 38 - BIOS Setup Boot Type Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST. 2-2-5 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT Mode Select Confiigure the DVMT Mode. Options available: VBIOS Default/CRT/LFP/CRT+LFP/CRT+LFP - LCD Panel Type Selecting by Internal Graphics Device by the Internal graphicsdevice. Backlight Control Support Options available: Both BLC & BIA Disabled/BLC Enabled.
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... When enabled, the USB 3.0 controller will function normally. EHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI Hand-off function. USB transfer time-out Define USB transfer start unit command timeout. 2-2-7 USB Configuration Detected USB Devices Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is set to Manual, you can press numeric keys to configure desired values. When this item is Enabled. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Default setting is Enabled. Device power-up...
... When enabled, the USB 3.0 controller will function normally. EHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI Hand-off function. USB transfer time-out Define USB transfer start unit command timeout. 2-2-7 USB Configuration Detected USB Devices Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is set to Manual, you can press numeric keys to configure desired values. When this item is Enabled. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Default setting is Enabled. Device power-up...
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... - Default setting is Power Off. BIOS Setup Restore AC Power Loss This option provides user to set to the last sate when AC power is Enabled. SLP_S4 Assertion Width Configure SLP_S4 Assertion Width. Default setting is Enabled. Note: Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and Desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in S4 and S5. Options available: Disabled/Enabled in S5/Enabled in AC only. Default setting is [4-5 Seconds]. Deep Sx & Disable WOL...
... - Default setting is Power Off. BIOS Setup Restore AC Power Loss This option provides user to set to the last sate when AC power is Enabled. SLP_S4 Assertion Width Configure SLP_S4 Assertion Width. Default setting is Enabled. Note: Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and Desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in S4 and S5. Options available: Disabled/Enabled in S5/Enabled in AC only. Default setting is [4-5 Seconds]. Deep Sx & Disable WOL...
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...: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup Azalia internal HDMI codec Enable/Dsiable onboard Azalia internal HDMI codec. HDMI codec Port B Enable/Dsiable onboard HDMI codec Port B. Default setting is Enabled. PCI Express Ports Configuration PCI Express Port Group #1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Configuration Enable/Dsiable specific PCI Express Port in the chipset. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. EHCI Controller 2 Enable/Dsiable onboard EHCI controller 2. Default setting...
...: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup Azalia internal HDMI codec Enable/Dsiable onboard Azalia internal HDMI codec. HDMI codec Port B Enable/Dsiable onboard HDMI codec Port B. Default setting is Enabled. PCI Express Ports Configuration PCI Express Port Group #1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Configuration Enable/Dsiable specific PCI Express Port in the chipset. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. EHCI Controller 2 Enable/Dsiable onboard EHCI controller 2. Default setting...
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Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is On. Default setting is not bootable. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is Upon Request. Setup Prompt Timeout Define Setup Prompt start unit command timeout. Fast Boot Enable/Disable boot with initialization of a minimal set the drive priority during system boot-up. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Always: do not allow disabling GA20; Press numeric keys to launchactive boot option. CSM16 Module Version Displays the CSM16 Module Version information. Options available: Upon Request...
Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is On. Default setting is not bootable. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is Upon Request. Setup Prompt Timeout Define Setup Prompt start unit command timeout. Fast Boot Enable/Disable boot with initialization of a minimal set the drive priority during system boot-up. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Always: do not allow disabling GA20; Press numeric keys to launchactive boot option. CSM16 Module Version Displays the CSM16 Module Version information. Options available: Upon Request...
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... unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. 2-5 Security Menu The Security menu allows you can only access and modify the System Time, System Date, and Set User Password fields. To enable or disable this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. • User Password Entering this field, a Administrator Password must first be set. A user can set: • Adminstrator Password Entering this password will restrict a user's access to configure the user password. - 55 - There are two types of passwords...
... unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. 2-5 Security Menu The Security menu allows you can only access and modify the System Time, System Date, and Set User Password fields. To enable or disable this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. • User Password Entering this field, a Administrator Password must first be set. A user can set: • Adminstrator Password Entering this password will restrict a user's access to configure the user password. - 55 - There are two types of passwords...