GA-H61M-D2H
GA-H61M-D2H-USB3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H61MD2H-1001R
Motherboard
GA-H61M-D2H/
GA-H61M-D2H-USB3
Sept. 9, 2011
Sept. 9, 2011
Motherboard
GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3
Copyright
© 2011 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 specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without
prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in 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 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 for technical information.
Example:
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Table of Contents
GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Layout ..........................................5
GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram .............................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 7
1-2 Product Specications ..................................................................................... 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 ................................................................................. 12
1-7 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................21
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 22
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) .......................................................................23
2-4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 31
2-6 Integrated Peripherals ...................................................................................33
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 34
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 36
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................. 37
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ...............................................................................38
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password .....................................................................38
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 39
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 39
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................40
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................. 41
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GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
GA-H61M-D2H or GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 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.
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k Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3.
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
LGA1155
ATX
GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
DDR3_1
DDR3_3
DDR3_2
DDR3_4
BAT
F_PANEL
ATX_12V
Intel® H61
SATA2
R_USB
j
R_USB30
k
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCI1
PCI2
PCIEX1
F_USB1F_USB2
LPT COMA
SYS_FAN
Atheros/
Realtek
GbE LAN
iTE
IT8728
1 0
3 2
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
Etron
EJ168
k
VGA_DVI
HDMI
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GA-H61M-D2H/GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LGA1155
CPU
Intel® H61
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
Dual BIOS
COM Port
LPT
8 USB 2.0/1.1
j
6 USB 2.0/1.1
k
LPC
Bus
DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz
iTE
IT8728
4 SATA 3Gb/s
DMI 2.0
FDI
x16
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
CODEC
D-Sub
DVI-D
2 USB 3.0/2.0
k
PCI Express Bus
Etron
EJ168
k
2 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
x1
x1x1x1
1 PCI Express x1
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k Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3.
Dual Channel Memory
LAN
RJ45
Atheros/
Realtek
GbE LAN
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1-1 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, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or •
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before •
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, •
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •
It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic •
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist
strap, keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an •
electrostatic shielding container.
Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power •
supply has been turned off.
Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to •
the local voltage standard.
Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your •
hardware components are connected.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the •
motherboard circuit or its components.
Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or •
within the computer casing.
Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface •
.
Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •
Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to •
system components as well as physical harm to the user.
If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the •
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel
®
Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
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
Chipset Intel
®
H61 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Chipset:
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
Audio Realtek/VIA HD audio codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and
enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN 1 x Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
USB Chipset:
- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers) j
- Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers) k
Etron EJ168 chip: k
- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
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Internal
Connectors
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x parallel port header
1 x serial port header
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports j
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports k
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports k
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/system fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is suppor ted will depend on
the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart 6
™
Support for Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Cloud OC
Support for 3TB+ Unlock
Support for TouchBIOS
Support for Q-Share
Bundled
Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
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k Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Notch
Notch
LGA1155 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on 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 •
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may •
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- •
age of the CPU may occur.
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended •
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Operating
System
Support for Microsoft
®
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm
* GI GABY TE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information
without prior notice.
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1-4 Installing the Memory
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1.
When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of 2.
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After
the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory.
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
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 •
the memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one •
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came •
with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing •
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
If one or two single-sided memory modules are to be installed, be sure to install it/them in the DDR3_1 •
socket or/and the DDR3_3 socket. If three single-sided memory modules are to be installed, two of them
must be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Due to a hardware limitation, if you have already
installed two double-sided memory modules, any additional memory module will not be supported.
If four DDR3 1333 MHz memory modules are installed, the maximum memory speed will be limited to •
1066 MHz.
DDR3_1
DDR3_3
DDR3_2
DDR3_4
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
Two Modules
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
- - DS - - DS
Four Modules
SS SS SS SS
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1-6 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.
DVI-D Port
(Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting
uncompressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD
and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output.
You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI
device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Refer to the gure below for details.)
In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to
the default playback device.
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k Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
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k
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When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your •
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to •
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
k
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 G bps data rate
Green 100 Mb ps data rate
Off 10 Mbps dat a rate
State Description
Blinking Da ta transmissi on or receivin g is occurrin g
Off No data tr ansmission o r receiving is oc curring
k Only for GA-H61M-D2H-USB3.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
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1-7 Internal Connectors
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 •
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the 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.
1
2
4
5
3
7 10 9
12
8 611
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
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