Gigabyte GA-H61M-USB3-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-USB3-B3 Motherboard Layout 5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB ...
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...
USB_LAN
CPU_FAN
AUDIO
Etron EJ168
Atheros AR8151
iTE IT8728
PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2
CODEC
PCIEX1
F_AUDIO COMA
B_BIOS
BAT
GA-H61M-USB3-B3
M_BIOS ATX
CLR_CMOS
Intel® H61
SATA2_1
PCIe to PCI Bridge
LPT
F_USB2 F_USB1
SATA2_3 F_PANEL
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_2 SATA2_0
Box Contents GA-H61M-USB3-B3 motherboard User's Manual I/O Shield
Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables
The box...
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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 slot 2 x PCI slots
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 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)
Etron EJ168 chip:
- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
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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...138; Support for @BIOS
ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash
ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
ŠŠ Support for Download Center
ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
ŠŠ Support for Smart 6™
ŠŠ Support for...
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... the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and...
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... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/
mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to 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...
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... menu of 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. For instructions on using the...
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... power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto)
(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.
BIOS Setup...
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... Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard
drive access mode is set to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this...
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...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) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
[Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE x16...
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... as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to accept. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM...
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... in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.
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... 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 = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7...
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... on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
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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BIOS Setup