Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 Manual
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GA-H61M-S2-B3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H61MS2B-1001R - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-H61M-S2-B3 Jun. 3, 2011 Motherboard GA-H61M-S2-B3 Jun. 3, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-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-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-H61M-S2-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-S2-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 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 5
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 CODEC PCIEX1_1 GA-H61M-S2-B3 SYS_FAN PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 F_AUDIO COMA LPT iTE IT8728 Intel® H61 CI CLR_CMOS PWR_LED F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 Box Contents GA-H61M-S2-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 6
GA-H61M-S2-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 FDI D-Sub PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Atheros AR8151 RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 7
'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 steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-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 Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-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-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 10
before you begin to install 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | 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-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 12
, 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 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-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-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 14
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 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 15
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 that a system fan be installed - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 16
F_PANEL 2 20 (H61M-D2) 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch •• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED): BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC 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-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 17
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. Incorrect connection - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 18
9) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 DEBUG PORT Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 10) - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 19
11) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 1 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 20
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). 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 21
LOGO Screen (Default): B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. H61M-S2-B3 E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/19/2011-H61-7A89WG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 22
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 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 23
Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU values and reset the board to default values.) CMOS - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 24
range is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. (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 - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 25
power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 26
at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. (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 - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 27
Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 28
Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 29
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 faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) - 29 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 30
to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information For HDD (Secs) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 31
USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 32
VGA Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows the SATA BIOS Setup - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 33
audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN Support (Note) HPET Mode Function ErP Support [S3( - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 34
resumed at any time. 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 off and consumes less Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 35
, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 36
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 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 37
Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . You will be requested to confirm - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 38
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 - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 39
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. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2-B3 | Manual - Page 40
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, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. BIOS Setup - 44 -
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GA-H61M-S2-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H61MS2B-1001R