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Rev. 2101

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  • Page 1 GA-H61M-S1 User's Manual Rev. 2101...

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with- out prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout .................5 GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram ..............6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ................... 7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................11 Back Panel Connectors ................. 12 Internal Connectors ..................

  • Page 5: Ga-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout

    GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 CPU_FAN R_USB USB_LAN GA-H61M-S1 Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN AUDIO PCIEX16 F_AUDIO SATA2 M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 Intel ® PCIEX1_2 CODEC SATA2 F_PANEL F_USB1 SYS_FAN F_USB2 CLR_CMOS Box Contents GA-H61M-S1 motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • Page 6: Ga-H61M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-H61M-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz PCIe CLK Dual Channel Memory (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus BIOS D-Sub 4 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Express Bus Intel ® 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCIe CLK...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •...

  • Page 8: 1-2 Product Specifications

    1-2 Product Specifications Support for Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/ Š ® ™ ® ™ Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors ® ™ ® ® ® ® in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Š...
  • Page 9 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Š Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port Š 1 x D-Sub port Š 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š 1 x RJ-45 port Š 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) Š I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Š...

  • Page 10: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines 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 •...

  • Page 11: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: Make sure that the 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 memory speeds and memory modules.) Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing •...

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

  • Page 13: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN F_USB1/2 SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS SATA2 0/1/2/3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the •...
  • 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 devices are properly installed.

  • Page 15: Fan Headers

    3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Heade

    6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power Message/Power/ Switch Sleep LED Speaker...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Audio Header

    7) 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 con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.

  • Page 18: Battery

    9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.

  • Page 20: Startup Screen

    Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the <F9>...

  • Page 21: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F4) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash...

  • Page 22: M.i.t

    M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
  • Page 23 M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio & Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Frequency &...
  • Page 24 CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency & The settings under the two items above are synchronous to that under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage & Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value.
  • Page 25 CPU EIST Function (Note 1) & Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) &...
  • Page 26 Performance Enhance & Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. Normal Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. DRAM Timing Selectable &...
  • Page 27 Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, memory voltage. PC Health Status - 27 -...
  • Page 28 Reset Case Open Status & Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Case Open field will show Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the "No" at next boot. Case Open & Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.

  • Page 29: System

    System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. System Language & Selects the default language used by the BIOS. System Date &...

  • Page 30: Bios Features

    BIOS Features Boot Option Priorities & Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type.

  • Page 31: Administrator Password

    Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) & Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Execute Disable Bit &...

  • Page 32: Peripherals

    Peripherals LAN PXE Boot Option ROM & Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SATA Controller(s) & Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) SATA Mode Selection &...
  • Page 33 Internal Graphics Memory Size & Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) DVMT Total Memory Size & Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) Legacy USB Support &...

  • Page 34: Power Management

    Power Management AC BACK & Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power.

  • Page 35: Save & Exit

    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. & Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Exit Without Saving & Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Load Optimized Defaults &...

  • Page 37: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
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  • Page 40 Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. 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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