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- Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 1
GA-H61-S3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H61S3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-H61-S3 Aug. 31, 2011 Motherboard GA-H61-S3 Aug. 31, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 3
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 - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-H61-S3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61-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 Save & Exit Setup 37 2-13 Exit Without Saving 37 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 38 - 4 - - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 5
31 20 PCIe to PCI Bridge M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-H61-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 6
GA-H61-S3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU PCI Express x1 PCI Express Bus x1 Atheros GbE LAN x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge RJ45 PCI Bus LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/ - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 7
installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 8
GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting the audio driver. ŠŠ Support for S/ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 9
differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for TouchBIOS Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 10
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 including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 11
motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 12
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 driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 13
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 4 5 10 11 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) BAT 2 6 7 8 12 9 7) SATA2 0/1/2/3 8) CLR_CMOS 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/ , make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 - - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 14
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 15
design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 16
/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition 77 1 GND 2 TXP to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 17
is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. •• HD (Hard - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 18
(S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 19
12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 20
in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q- potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. H61-S3 - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 21
CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 22
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 23
Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz ( CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 24
will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 25
Multiplier settings. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable : Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults System Memory Multiplier you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 26
Auto Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 5~15. tRCD Options are: Auto - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 27
Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 28
Graphics DVID The default is Auto. DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 29
If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 30
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST graphics as the first display. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 31
system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA AHCI Mode (Intel H61 that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 32
Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 33
S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 Vista. This item is configurable only when the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 34
upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 35
instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 36
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 Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 37
the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My - Gigabyte GA-H61-S3 | Manual - Page 38
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GA-H61-S3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H61S3-1001R