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H61A Series Motherboard User's Manual - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 2
property of their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for H61A Series motherboard. Symbol description: ! Caution: refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to avoid problems. WARNING! Warning: indicating a potential risk of hardware - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 3
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard H61A is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 4
Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN H61A PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 5
is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. ■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 6
13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 21 Main...22 Advanced 24 Chipset...31 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security 38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 41 Install driver and utility 42 FOX ONE Main Page 45 CPU - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 7
FOX LOGO 64 FOX DMI 65 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 8
for buying Foxconn H61A Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, H61A enables - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 9
Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB Support LGA1155 socket for Intel® Sandybridge series CPU Max processor power up to 95W For the latest CPU information, please visit： http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Intel® H61 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs Support up to 8GB of system - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 10
Green Function Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x SPDIF_OUT connector 1 x CIR header 1 x Speaker connector(Co-lay Buzzer - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 11
PCI Express x1 Slot 5. Clear CMOS Jumper 6. PCI Slots 7. Front Audio Connector 8. Buzzer (Speaker Connector) 9. SPDIF_OUT Connector 10. Front USB 13. PCH_ME_ENABLE Jumper 14. CIR Connector 15. SATA Connector 16. Chipset: Intel® H61 17. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 18. LPT Connector 19. INTR Connector - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 12
In Line Out Microphone In 2 USB 2.0 Ports 3 DVI-D Port 4 VGA Port 2 USB 2.0 Ports 7 Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 2.0 Ports The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 13
In 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out* Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Out* * : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted in the table above. - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 14
■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 15
-Threading Technology) ■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 16
CAUTION 2 Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket : ! Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. 1. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket. 3. - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 17
be fixed as depicted in the picture. 4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard . 3 2 1 Release bolts of CPU cooler from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise). 2. Pull the push pin straight up - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 18
are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 19
computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 20
Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ . If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 21
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 22
Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. Speaker Connector: SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis. VCC 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER USB Connectors : F_USB1/2 In - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 23
2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to the chassis front panel IDE - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 24
motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup . These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enter S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 LPT Connector : LPT The connector supports - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 25
ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Jumper Diagram Definition Description 1 1 1 1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed 2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 26
® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This motherboard uses PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 27
could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available. - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 28
. ! We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 29
Version BIOS Version Build Date and Time H61A 7.0.4.1197 B21F1A06 04/09/2011 15:31:56 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) version. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 30
3 [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt. ► CPU Brand Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Total Memory This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules are installed in - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 31
3 Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ USB Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 32
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device function. Default option is [Disabled]. If you want to support TPM, first you need to install a TPM device on the motherboard and set this item to [Enabled], then save changing and reset your computer, otherwise the operation system can not show the relative - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 33
MHz Processor Speed 2700 MHz CPU ID 206a7 Microcode Revision 14 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Not Supported C1E Support [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] EIST Enabled] Turbo Mode Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Package - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 34
production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to Intel Website for more information. ► Turbo Mode (Display only when CPU supports) Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than its marked frequency in - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 35
02.1205. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► All USB Devices This item is used to enable or disable the support for USB devices. ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to enabled. [Enabled]: This - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 36
3 Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit ▶ North Bridge ▶ South Bridge ▶Super IO ▶ME Subsystem North Bridge Parameters → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 37
1/2 These items display the memory size installed on each slot. ► VT-d This item is used to enable or disable the VT-d feature. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 38
ROM. ► PCI-E To PCI Bridge This item is used to enable or disable PCI-E To PCI Bridge. ► Azalia HD Audio This item is enable oe disable the Azalia HD audio. Super IO Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super IO Chip IT8728 Enable or Disable - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 39
to enable or disable the CIR Controll 3 ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem Help ME Version 7.0.4.1197 ME Subsystem [Enabled] ▶ Integrated Clock Chip Configuration → ← : Select - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 40
to enable or disable the function of sending ICC Lock Registers message. ► Set Profile This item is used to enable or disable the ICC profile support. ► Set Profile Index This item appears only when the Set Profile is enabled, it is used to set ICC profile index. Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 41
the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Boot Option Priorities BIOS auto detect the presence of boot devices, you can configure the priority for boot devices. 3 Power Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 42
off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power consumption of motherboard. Enabled: S1/S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by Enabled Case Open Warning and open chassis, Intrusion Alarm will appear. If don't enter bios setup and disabled Case Open Warning one time, Intrusion Alarm don't clear, it - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 43
This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information. ► Smart Fan Function This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. Default value is [Disabled - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 44
3 Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset R e s e t s ystem s etup a fter s aving Discard Changes and Reset t h e c h a n g e s . Restore Defaults Boot - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 45
Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 46
The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Utility CD content ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■ FOX - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 47
XP/Vista: A. Intel Chipset Driver C. Realtek HDA Audio Driver E. Intel Management Engine Driver Items for Windows 7: A. Intel Chipset Driver C. Realtek HDA Audio Driver E. Intel Management Engine Driver B. Intel VGA Driver D. Realtek LAN Driver B. Intel VGA Driver D. Realtek LAN - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 48
, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program Visit Foxconn's Website Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View the User's Manual Choose the items you want to - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 49
4 Choose the items you want to Install (Windows 7) 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click "User's Manual" button to view the product manual. (Windows XP/Vista) (Windows 7) 42 - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 50
Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are optional and only supported in some models. program, the system parameters (such as CPU clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will take over, and the controlling - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 51
4 1. Main Page Show CPU Information Alert Lamp Switch Button Skin Button Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value Toolbar Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages. Alert Lamp When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 52
button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of your screen. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com 45 - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 53
4 Configuration This menu allows you to configure : 1). Monitor interval (ms) : This is to define the interval of different messages of system settings which are to be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second. 2). Simple Mode : To select which message of system settings are to be - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 54
4 Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes. Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now. Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 55
performance level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves. Manual : You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock. Auto : Click this button to let FOX ONE check the highest - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 56
4 You can see the system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs. Push RESET button on the front panel of your system to restart the computer. Run FOX ONE program again, it will inform you the previous test found that 255MHz is the recommended CPU clock for your system. Click Yes to apply it to - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 57
will automatically adjust its clock according to current system loading. 4 3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies by manual. Go to Freq. page Close this page Select the option you want to set Adjust by - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 58
4. Limit Setting 4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Go to Limit Show current CPU Setting page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high limit - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 59
4 4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current CPU fan rpm value Enable alert function when the CPU fan runs slower than the low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan Set low limit rpm by dragging - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 60
low limit rpm by dragging the lever 5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional) This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is 0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V/step. Go to - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 61
4 6. Fan Page - Fan Control This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual. When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system. Go to Fan page Enable or disable smart fan function Set fan speed by dragging the lever Apply the changes 54 - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 62
update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supporting Operating Systems Windows 2000 BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS information. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current BIOS information *** : please refer to the physical motherboard - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 63
, click "Yes" to confirm. A setup wizard will guide you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation. You must remember from which directory to load your new BIOS file (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI BIOS) before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! FOX LiveUpdate - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 64
the update operation. Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to update Search new BIOS from Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Update Driver This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click "start", it will search the - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 65
to update Browse detailed information Install the selected driver Close the window 2-3 Online Update - Update Utility This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click "start", it will search the new utilities from Internet. - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 66
page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click "start", it will search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet Close the window Browse - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 67
3. Configure 3-1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step. Click here - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 68
and prompt you to install the new version. Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up. Click here Set the location of download files or auto - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 69
protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous and without any interruption. Click here Select which BIOS ROM to flash(Only available to motherboard with backup BIOS ROM ) Select to flash Boot Block Select to clear CMOS Apply the changes Reset to default value ! We recommend - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 70
enable the BIOS "Quiet Boot" setting in "Advanced BIOS Features" menu. Supporting Operating Website About WARNING! When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will flash BIOS file automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system, or the motherboard - Foxconn H61A | English Manual - Page 71
three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there is any problem occurred. Supporting Operating Systems Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit
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