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... the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...
... the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2 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 ...
Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-H61M-DS2 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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GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA CPU_FAN R_USB ATX USB_LAN DDR3_2 DDR3_1 Atheros GbE LAN AUDIO BAT GA-H61M-DS2 F_AUDIO PCIEX16 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 iTE IT8728 B_BIOS CODEC SYS_FAN PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 COMA CLR_CMOS LPT F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL SATA2_0 SATA2_2 Box Contents GA-H61M-DS2 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 -
GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA CPU_FAN R_USB ATX USB_LAN DDR3_2 DDR3_1 Atheros GbE LAN AUDIO BAT GA-H61M-DS2 F_AUDIO PCIEX16 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 iTE IT8728 B_BIOS CODEC SYS_FAN PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 COMA CLR_CMOS LPT F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL SATA2_0 SATA2_2 Box Contents GA-H61M-DS2 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 -
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GA-H61M-DS2 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 Atheros GbE LAN (100 MHz) RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-H61M-DS2 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 Atheros GbE LAN (100 MHz) RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
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...damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician....best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic ...
...damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician....best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic ...
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... for Cloud OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
... for Cloud OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 -
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... CPU 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 surface of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications....
... CPU 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 surface of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications....
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...and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is recommended that ...memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. ••...
...and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is recommended that ...memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. ••...
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The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ...
The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ...
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... 98 2 5 11 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/2 9) COMA 10) LPT 11) CLR_CMOS 12) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... 98 2 5 11 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/2 9) COMA 10) LPT 11) CLR_CMOS 12) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater).
... the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater).
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... 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector ...8226;• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1...
... 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. Each SATA connector ...8226;• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1...
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.../2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to this header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 MIC2_L 9 1 10 2 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R)... will make the device unable to the USB bracket. - 17 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can...
.../2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to this header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 MIC2_L 9 1 10 2 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R)... will make the device unable to the USB bracket. - 17 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can...
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Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. 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 ...
Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. 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 ...
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... downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. A. H61M-DS2 E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/14/2011-H61-7A89XG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows...; @BIOS is recommended that you can press + in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter ...
... downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. A. H61M-DS2 E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/14/2011-H61-7A89XG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows...; @BIOS is recommended that you can press + in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter ...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the...
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the...
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... detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on LAN. 2-8 PC...
... detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on LAN. 2-8 PC...
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... can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. However, for the motherboard. - 35 - Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
... can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. However, for the motherboard. - 35 - Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
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... optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...
... optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...