Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 driver and firmware
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..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for...
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Table of Contents
GA-H61M-S2-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 21 2-1 Startup ...
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...
LGA1155
VGA
R_USB1 ATX
B_BIOS USB_LAN
M_BIOS
CPU_FAN
AUDIO
Atheros AR8151
BAT
PCIEX16
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
CODEC
PCIEX1_1 GA-H61M-S2-B3
SYS_FAN
PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3
F_AUDIO COMA LPT
iTE IT8728
Intel® H61
CI CLR_CMOS PWR_LED
F_USB2 F_USB1
F_PANEL
SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_0
Box Contents GA-H61M-S2-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual
Two SATA cables...
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... a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from...
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... Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system...
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... Support for Q-Share
Bundled Software
ŠŠ Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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Hardware Installation
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the...
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... PS/2 keyboard.
D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps...
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... the BIOS Setup program. 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 from the
Internet and updates the BIOS.
•• Because BIOS flashing...
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...M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
`` Advanced Frequency Settings
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings
CPU Clock Ratio
CPU Frequency
} Advanced CPU Core Features
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
System Memory Multiplier
(SPD)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
1333
Internal Graphics Clock...
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... Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT sig-
nals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PRO-
CHOT signals.
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
System Memory Multiplier (SPD...
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.... With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
2-4 Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features
Date...
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... First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
[Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [PCIE x16] [Enable...
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... PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics.
Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default)
(Note)
This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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... allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with
other device. Set this...
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... the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.
SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN
Start detecting at Port..... Part1-2 Status...
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.../2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only.
BIOS Setup
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... when CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode
Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default)
Voltage Sets Voltage...
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... load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status
Load...
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... optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
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