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    GA-H61M-S2PV User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-61M2PV-1001R
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    Motherboard GA-H61M-S2PV Oct. 28, 2011 Motherboard GA-H61M-S2PV Oct. 28, 2011
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    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
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    GA-H61M-S2PV Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2PV Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors
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    / Atheros GbE LAN AUDIO PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX16 BAT GA-H61M-S2PV DDR3_1 DDR3_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS iTE IT8728 PCI1 PCI2 CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 COM SYS_FAN Intel® H61 SATA2 0 1 CLR_CMOS 2 3 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-H61M-S2PV motherboard Motherboard driver disk User
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    GA-H61M-S2PV Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI x16 PCI Express Bus D-Sub DVI-D PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45
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    's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a
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    in the LGA1155 package (Go to 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 up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating
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    CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/System cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download
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    , 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 the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the
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    This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn
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    , you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio 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. •• When removing the cable, pull it
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    devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
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    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 the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will
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    wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2 1 7 0 1 71
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    panel. The system reports system startup status by is- suing a beep code. One sing1 l2e3 short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system sStMaBrt_uCpP.TIf PCIe power conanepcrtoorb(lSeAmTAi)s(Xd58eAt-eOcCte) d, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem(.GA
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    F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header
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    computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 18 -
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    11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level,
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    LOGO Screen (Default): B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. H61M-S2PV FA . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/05/2011-H61-7A89XG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys
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    Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save 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
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    Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level  BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size FA 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB
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    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 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter
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    core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (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
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    according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit
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    value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Enables or and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. ( : General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 5~15. tRCD
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    Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level  DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto
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    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 system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) - 28 -
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    two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. the parameters manually, refer to list. Press to exit this menu when finished. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel
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    ) 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. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please
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    the SATA controller integrated in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable
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    to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using 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
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    . S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be settings may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled
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    the AC power. ErP Support Determines whether to let the and wake on LAN. 2-8 PC CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the
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    on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when
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    > on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup
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    Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load
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    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. - 38 -
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    GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help
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    Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System
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GA-H61M-S2PV
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-61M2PV-1001R