Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard User Manual
Summary
This comprehensive guide is designed for PC builders and system integrators using the GA-H61M-S2P-B3 motherboard. It provides step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of setting up your new hardware. The manual details physical component installation—including CPU, memory, and expansion cards—and offers an in-depth walkthrough of BIOS setup features (like M.I.T. and power management). Furthermore, it guides users through necessary operating system installation and driver configuration, ensuring a complete and optimized PC build experience straight out of the box.
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GA-H61M-S2P-B3
User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-61MS2PB-1001R
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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-61MS2PB-1001R
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Motherboard GA-H61M-S2P-B3 otherboard -H 61M -S2P-B Jun. 10, 2011 Jun. 10, 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-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout .........................................................................5 GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram ...................................
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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout CO LP i TE IT KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 CPU_FAN R_USB Atheros AR8151 USB_LAN PCIe to PCI AUDIO DD R3 _1 BAT GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Bridge PCIEX16 DD R3 _2 B_ BI OS M_ BI OS Intel...
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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 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 a...
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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 parallel port 1 x serial 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/M...
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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...
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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. Parallel Port Use the parallel po...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 6) F_PANEL 2) ATX 7) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 9) CLR_CMOS 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 10) BAT Read the following guidelines before connecting external dev...
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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), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion desig...
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6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignme...
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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) CLR_CMOS (Clearing 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, pla...
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl>...
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2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar- row keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub...
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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) M.I.T Current Status [Press Enter] Item Help Advanced Frequency Settings...
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M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequenc...
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Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (...
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Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT sig- nals will be emi...
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DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to be configurable. Options are: Auto (...
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t RRD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. t WTR Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. t WR Options are: Auto (default), 1~16. t WTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. t WL Options are: Auto (default), 1~1...
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DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [Enabled] Item Help Virtualization Techn...
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Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard • drive access mode is set to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS,...
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Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the wait- ing time for entering the operating system and to deliver greater efficiency for dail...
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Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only when no PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default) Always Enable Always a...
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Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard...
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Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) D...
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AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turn...
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CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60o C/140o F, 70o C/1...
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2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advan...
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2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to C...
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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. •...
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BIOS Setup - 38 -
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 9.14 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my motherboard's revision number?
The revision number is displayed as 'REV: X.X.' Be sure to check this before updating the BIOS or looking for technical information.
What should I do after installing the operating system?
Insert the motherboad driver disk; the Autorun screen should appear, allowing you to use Xpress Install.
Where can I find detailed product specifications and installation guides?
Refer to Chapter 1 of the manual, covering topics like Installation Precautions and Product Specifications.
How do I manage BIOS settings or passwords?
You can set supervisor and user passwords in the BIOS Setup Menu under 'Integrated Peripherals' and manage power via 'Power Management Setup'.