Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 User's Manual
Summary
Discover essential guidance for setting up and maintaining your GA-H61M-DS2 motherboard. This thorough user manual is designed for builders and system users, providing step-by-step instructions on everything from physical hardware installation (CPU, RAM, expansion cards) to advanced software configuration. Learn how to navigate the BIOS settings, manage power resources, and install necessary drivers, ensuring a smooth setup experience for your PC.
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GA-H61M-DS2
User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-H61MDS2-2002R
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GA-H61M-DS2 User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-H61MDS2-2002R
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Motherboard GA-H61M-DS2 otherboard -H 61M -D S2 ec. 4, 2011 Dec. 4, 2011
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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...
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Table of Contents GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout ...............................................................................5 GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram ...................................
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GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 CPU_FAN R_USB i TE ATX IT USB_LAN Atheros/ Realtek Gb E LAN AUDIO DD R3 _1 BAT GA-H61M-DS2 PCIEX16 F_AUDIO SATA2 DD R3 _2 M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS In...
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GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus MI (C en ter /S ub wo ofe r S pe ak e...
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel ® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 pac...
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller i TE IT872...
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1-3 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.)...
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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...
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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 support...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 7) F_AUDIO 2) ATX 8) F_USB1/2 3) CPU_FAN 9) COMA 4) SYS_FAN 10) LPT 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3 11) CLR_CMOS 6) F_PANEL 12) BAT Read the following guidelines before connecting ...
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DEBUG PORT 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 com- ponents on the ...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 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 de...
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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...
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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...
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9) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op- tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definitio...
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11) 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...
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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)...
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2-2 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 it...
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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...
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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...
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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 & Ena...
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CPU EIST Function & (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage an...
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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 p...
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Advanced Voltage Settings ` CPU Vtt & Allows you to set CPU Vtt voltage. The default is Auto. DRAM Voltage & Allows you to set memory voltage. The default is Auto. PC Health Status `
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Reset Case Open Status & Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened fiel...
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Miscellaneous Settings ` Isochronous Support & Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature...
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System Language & Selects the default language used by the BIOS. System Date & Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch bet...
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Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed wit...
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2-6 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) (Intel H61 Chipset) &am...
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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 ...
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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 On The...
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Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode & Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Disabled) 2-8 Save & Exit Save & Exit Setup & Pre...
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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 optical drive. T...
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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 unauthoriz...
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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/Ma...
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 14.31 MB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions must I take before installing this motherboard?
The motherboard is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), so careful handling and following procedures are necessary.
How do I find my current board revision number?
Look on the motherboard where it displays "REV: X.X." This helps when updating BIOS or drivers.
What memory speeds does this model support?
It supports DDR3 memory running at 1333/1066/800 MHz and is designed for Dual Channel operation.
Where should I go for technical support or drivers?
You can check the official website at http://www.gigabyte.com or use the GIGABYTE Global Service System.