Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 Manual
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GA-P61-S3-B3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P61S3B-1001R - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-P61-S3-B3 Jun. 03, 2011 Motherboard GA-P61-S3-B3 Jun. 03, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | 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-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-P61-S3-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-P61-S3-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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 5
PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 BAT GA-P61-S3-B3 Intel® H61 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 M_BIOS PCIe to PCI PCI3 Bridge B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-P61-S3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 6
GA-P61-S3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus DMI 2.0 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Express Bus x1 Atheros AR8151 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge RJ45 PCI Bus LAN Intel® H61 - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 7
, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 8
® Celeron® processors 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 Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 9
Features ŠŠ 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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 10
CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 11
motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 12
Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 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-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 13
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 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 14
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 devices are properly installed. The power connector - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 15
orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition 77 1 GND SATA2_3 SATA2_1 - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 16
when the system is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 17
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 headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 18
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• 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). Hardware Installation - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 19
12) 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, - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 20
LOGO Screen (Default): B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. P61-S3-B3 E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2011-H61-7A89WG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 21
items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E7) 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 Setup PC Health Status Load - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 22
Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E7 99.80 MHz 3193.73 MHz 1330.76 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.188 V 1.584 V Move - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 23
Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 23 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 24
limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core 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 Intel's website. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 25
Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (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. - 25 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 26
. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 27
adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 28
install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 2-4 Standard Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 29
The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 30
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 visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 31
specification that 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 if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 32
This motherboard incorporates S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 33
supports wake specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. HPET Support Support - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 34
ErP Support the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 35
Manual specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 36
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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 37
2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 38
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. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-S3-B3 | Manual - Page 39
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GA-P61-S3-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-P61S3B-1001R