Gigabyte GA-H61N-USB3 User Manual

GA-H61N-USB3

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-H61NUB3-1001R

Motherboard

GA-H61N-USB3

Jul. 15, 2011

Motherboard

GA-H61N-USB3

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Disclaimer

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Changes to the specications 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

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Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:  For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.  For detailed product information, 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

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Layout .............................................................................7

GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram .................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration .....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................29

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 30

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 31

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ........................................................................ 33

2-4 Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 41

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 43

2-6 Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 45

2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 47

2-8 PC Health Status ............................................................................................ 49

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................................................. 50

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................ 50

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 51

2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 52

2-13 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................ 52

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ........................................................................................53

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 54

3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 54

3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 55

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 55

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 56

3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 56

Chapter 4 Unique Features ...........................................................................................57

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 .......................................................................................... 57

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 60

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............................................................60

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................63

4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 64

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver

™

2 .............................................................................. 65

4-5 Q-Share .......................................................................................................... 67

4-6 Smart 6™ ....................................................................................................... 68

4-7 Auto Green ..................................................................................................... 72

4-8 Cloud OC ....................................................................................................... 73

Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................75

5-1 Conguring Audio Input and Output ............................................................... 75

5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ...................................................................75

5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out ..........................................................................................78

5-1-3 Conguring Microphone Recording ........................................................................79

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder .....................................................................................81

5-2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 82

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................82

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................83

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Box Contents

GA-H61N-USB3 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. •

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

The motherboard image is for reference only. •

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GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Layout

(Note 1) The LAN chip is located on the back of the motherboard.

(Note 2) The BIOS ash ROM is located below the latch on the PCIEX16 slot.

R_SPDIF

VGA_DVI

CPU_FAN

LGA1155

ATX

GA-H61N-USB3

F_AUDIO

M_BIOS

PCIEX16

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

BAT

ATX_12V

Intel® H61

USB_HDMI

USB_ESATA

CODEC

TPM

SATA2_1

Fresco FL1009

iTE IT8728

CLR_CMOS

F_PANEL

F_USB2

F_USB1

SYS_FAN

SPDIF_O

PHASE LED

SATA2_0

B_BIOS

(Note 2)

Realtek RTL8111E

(Note 1)

AUDIO

USB30_LAN

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GA-H61N-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram

LGA1155

CPU

PCI Express Bus

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

1 PCI Express x16

x16

DMI Interface

FDI Interface

PCI Express Bus

2 USB 3.0/2.0

Fresco FL1009

LAN

RJ45

Realtek

RTL8111E

8 USB 2.0/1.1

3 SATA 3Gb/s

Dual BIOS

D-Sub

iTE

IT8728

LPC

Bus

HDMI

x1 x1

DVI-D

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)

Line In (Rear Speaker Out)

CODEC

S/PDIF Out

Intel® H61

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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 com- •

ponents 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 sup- •

ply 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 hard- •

ware 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 sys- •

tem 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 certied computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specications

CPU Support for an Intel 

Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor/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 2 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

Integrated in the 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 ALC889 codec 

High Denition Audio  2/4/5.1/7.1-channel 

* To congure 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.

Support for S/PDIF Out 

LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 

(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

Storage Interface Chipset: 

- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device

USB Chipset: 

- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

Fresco FL1009 chip: 

- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

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Internal Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  1 x system fan header  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio header  1 x S/PDIF Out header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 

1 x clearing CMOS jumper  Back Panel Connectors

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 

1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 

1 x D-Sub port 

1 x DVI-D port 

1 x HDMI port 

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 

1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 

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 fan speed control 

* Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU

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 

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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 Dynamic Energy Saver 

™

Support for Smart 6 

™

Support for Auto Green 

Support for ON/OFF Charge 

Support for 3TB+ Unlock 

Support for Cloud OC 

Support for Q-Share  Bundled Software

Norton Internet Security (OEM version) 

Operating System

Support for Microsoft 

Windows 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm 

* GIGABY TE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related in formation

without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

NotchNotch

Alignment Key

LGA1155 CPU

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

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 specications. It is not recommended • that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

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Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down

and away from the socket with your nger. Then

completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

Step 4: Onc e the CPU is properly inser ted, use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw.

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from

the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

NOTE:

Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.

Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold

your index finger down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Male Push Pin

Female Push Pin

The Top of Female Push Pin

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of

the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four

push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down

each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the moth-

erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU

cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

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1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2

1-4 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 • the memory to prevent hardware damage. Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direc- • tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly

install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your ngers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

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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.

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your

expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

PCI Express x16 Slot

Installing a Graphics Card: •

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until

it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

Removing the Card:•

Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and

then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system. Refer to the screenshot below.)

In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Au-

dio to the default playback device.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.

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 specication 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..

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/ mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

HDMI Port

HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting un-

compressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported audio/video device. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

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Dual Monitor Congurations for the Onboard Graphics:

This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI

Dual monitor congurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS

Setup or POST process.

eSATA 3Gb/s Port

The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device.

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.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

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 conguration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

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.

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

State Description

Orange 1 Gb ps data rate

Green 100 Mb ps data rate

Off 10 Mbps dat a rate

State Description

Blinking Data tra nsmission or re ceiving is oc curring

Off No data tr ansmission o r receiving is oc curring

To configure 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. Refer to the instructions on setting up a

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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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) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) SATA2_0/1

6) F_PANEL

7) F_AUDIO

8) F_USB1/F_USB2

9) SPDIF_O

10) TPM

11) BAT

12) CLR_CMOS

13) PHASE LED

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ATX

ATX:

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, rst make sure the power

supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (200W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

ATX_12V

ATX_12V:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 -5V

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-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 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 inside the chassis.

Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from over- • heating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the • headers.

CPU_FAN

CPU_FAN:

SYS_FAN

SYS_FAN:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control

Pin No. Denition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense

5) SATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Please connect the L-shaped end of th e SATA cabl e to your SATA h ar d drive.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

SATA2_0 SATA2_1

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6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header ac-

cording to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PW • (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your

system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). HD • (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive

is reading or writing data. RES • (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer

if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. NC • (Purple):

No connection.

MSG • (Message/Sleep LED, Yellow):

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED

is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, hard drive activity LED and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

RES-

HD+

RES+

HD-

PW+

MSG+

PW-

MSG-

Ha rd D riv e Activity LED

Re se t Switch

Message/Sleep LED

Pow er Switch

System Status LED

S0 On

S1 Blinking

S3/S4/S5 Off

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7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition 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 between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 • front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via

the audio software in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- • ously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel

audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire • instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power • cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function.

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5 Line Out (R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9 Line Out (L)

10 NC

Pin No. Denition

MIC2_L

2 GND

3 MIC2_R

4 -ACZ_DET

5 LINE2_R

GND

7 FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 GND

Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB DY-

5 USB DX+

6 USB DY+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

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9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expan-

sion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Pin No. Denition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

10) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 LCLK 11 LAD0

2 GND 12 GND

3 LFRAME 13 NC

4 No Pin 14 ID

5 LRESET 15 SB3V

6 NC 16 SERIRQ

7 LAD3 17 GND

8 LAD2 18 NC

9 VCC3 19 NC

10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

DIP

1 2 3

DIP

1 2 3

DIP

1 2 3

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

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12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset

the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear- • ing the CMOS values. After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the • jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select • Load Optimized De-

faults) or manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

11) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with • an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by your- • self or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) • of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. •

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