Biostar H61MGE Owner's Manual
H61MGE Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................ 1
1.1 Before You Start......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist..................................................................................... 1
1.3 Motherboard Features.............................................................................. 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................. 3
1.5 Motherboard Layout................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................... 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................... 5
2.2 FAN Headers .............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Installing System Memory ........................................................................ 8
2.4 Connectors and Slots................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................. 13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers............................................................................. 13
3.2 Detail Settings .......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4: Useful Help ........................................ 16
4.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 16
4.2 Software .................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Extra Information.................................................................................... 21
4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code............................................................................... 22
4.5 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 23
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 24
German.................................................................................................................. 24
French .................................................................................................................... 26
Italian..................................................................................................................... 28
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 30
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 32
Polish...................................................................................................................... 34
Russian ................................................................................................................... 36
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 38
Japane se ................................................................................................................ 40
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be
0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Serial ATA Cable x2
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
User’s Manual x1
Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
Socket 1155
CPU
Chipset Intel H61
Super I/O
Main
Memory
SATA 2 Integrated Serial ATA Controller
LAN RTL8111F
Sound
Codec
Slots
On Board
Connectors
Rear Panel
I/O
Int el Co re i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent iu m / Cele ro n
processor
IT8728
Prov ides the most commonly used legac y
Super I/O functionality
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
ALC662
PCI-E Gen3x16 slot x1
(depe nd ing on CPU)
PCI-E Gen2 x1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card
SATA2 Connect or x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 device
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Head er x1 Restore CMOS dat a to fact ory defau lt
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB 2.0 ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
VGA Port x1
Supports Execute D isab le Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Archite cture-64 / Extended
Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology /
Hyp er Threading
En vironment Co ntrol initiat ives
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Co ntroller
ITE's "S mart Guardian" funct ion
Dual Cha nnel Mode DDR3 me mory modu le
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333 / 1600 (depending on
CPU)
Registered D IMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s
SATA Vers ion 2.0 s pe c ification co mpl iant
10 / 100 /1000Mb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
Supports PCI-E Gen2/3 x16 expansion card
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connect to D-SUB monitor
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SPEC
Serial Port x1
Printer Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Board Size 180 (W) x 226 (L) mm uATX
OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Provide 1 connection for printer
Connect to RJ- 45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
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NOTE: VGA Output require an Inte l Core family p rocessor with Intel Grap hics Technology.
NOTE: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each
audio jack can be defi ned by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed
above represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to
the audio port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.
NOTE: Maximum resolution:
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
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Note: represents the 1■
st
pin.
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Notice:
1. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use.
When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin
legs won’t be damaged.
2. The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Please refer
below instruction to remove the pin cap.
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket then raise the
lever and load plate to the fully open position.
Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.
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Step 3: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as
shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor
straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.
Step 4: Close the load plate. Pressing down on the load plate, close and
engage the socket lever.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
Assignment
Pin
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The SYS_FAN1 support 3-pin head connectors; the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head
connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is
the positive a nd should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should
be connected to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
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2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note:
If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out
and try again.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3 Module
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled O O
(O means memory installed; X, not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same(x8 or
x16)
DDR3_A1
Total Mem ory
Size
Max is 16GB.
DDR3_B1
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
ATXP WR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
Assignment
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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ATXP WR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the AT X
power supply.
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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
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