ASROCK H61M-GS User manual

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only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commit-
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
Published February 2011
Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Motherboard Layout (H61M-GS / H61M-S)
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1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)
2 1155-Pin CPU Socket 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1 17 COM Port Header (COM1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Print Port Header (LPT1, White)
7 Intel H61 Chipset 21 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White)
8 32Mb SPI Flash 22 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
9 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0, Blue) 23 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White)
10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Blue) 24 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue)
11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 25 Front Panel Audio Header
12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, White)
13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)
Intel
H61
ATXPWR1
Designed in Taipei
19.8cm (7.8 in)
24.4cm (9.6 in)
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
Dual Channel DDR3
PCIE1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 2.0
T: USB4
B: USB5
PS2
Keyboard
VGA1
USB 2.0
T: US B0
B: USB1
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
Super
I/O
CMOS
Battery
ATX12V1
DX10.1
PWR_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
PCI Express 2.0
ErP/EuP Ready
LAN
PHY
1
HD_AUDIO1
AUDIO
CODEC
COM1
1
RoHS
IR1
1
USB6_7
1
CLRCMOS1
1
32Mb
BIOS
1
SATA2_3
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL 1
1
SPEAKER1
CHA_FAN1
1
LPT1
12345
6
9
10
11
12
8
7
14 13
15
16
22
17
18
19
20
21
23
24
25
SATA2_2
PS2
Mouse
USB 2.0
T: US B2
B: USB3
SATA2_1
SATA2_0
USB8_9
1
PCIE2
PCIE3
DVI1

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I/O Panel (H61M-GS)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 VGA/DVI-D Port
** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 10 VGA/D-Sub Port
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
12
5
3
6
7
89
10
4
11
** To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows®XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows®7 / VistaTM:
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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I/O Panel (H61M-S)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 VGA/DVI-D Port
** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 10 VGA/D-Sub Port
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
12
5
3
6
7
89
10
4
11
** To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows®XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows®7 / VistaTM:
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock H61M-GS / H61M-S motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It
delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found
in the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find
the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock H61M-GS / H61M-S Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)
ASRock H61M-GS / H61M-S Quick Installation Guide
ASRock H61M-GS / H61M-S Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our
support CD for details.

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1.2 Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - Supports 2nd Generation Intel®CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in
LGA1155 Package
- Supports Intel®Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports K-Series unlocked CPU
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
Chipset - Intel®H61
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 3)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
Graphics - Intel®HD Graphics 2000/3000
- Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1
- Max. shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4)
- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by
independent display controllers
- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536
@ 75Hz
- Supports HDCP function with DVI port
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
with DVI port
Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN - H61M-GS
Atheros®PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151,
speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- H61M-S
Atheros®PCIEx1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port

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- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug functions
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Print Port header
- 1 x COM port header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage
Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock
Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial;
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)
Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 5)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6)
- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 7)
- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 8)
- SmartView (see CAUTION 9)
- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 10)
- Hybrid Booster:
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 12)
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed
Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature)

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
40 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before
you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.
3. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®7 /
VistaTM / XP. For Windows®OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita-
tion.
4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel®website for the latest informa-
tion.
5. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune
different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including
Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In
Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan
Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In
Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal
system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a
profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC
profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent
Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output
phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without
sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the
operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or
using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system
stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible
damage caused by overclocking.
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 13)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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6. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.
7. To experience intuitive motion controlled games is no longer only avail-
able at Wii. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of PC gaming
operation. ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod
touch as a game joystick to control your PC games. All you have to do is
just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website
or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download
the free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting
your PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can
start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. Also, please do
not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will
continuously provide you the most up-do-date supported games!
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp
8. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful
solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Char-
ger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your com-
puter and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you
to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Sus-
pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP
Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging
experience than ever.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
9. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for
IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook
friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more
personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively
equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with
friends on-the-go. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your
OS version is Windows®7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your
browser version is IE8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/
SmartView/index.asp
10. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the property of the device.

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11. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC sys-
tem.
12. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three
different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.
13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by Eu-
ropean Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.
According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be
under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready
motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to
Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard
of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current
consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you
checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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2. Installation
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the car-
pet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or
touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the moth-
erboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.1 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the
CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Other-
wise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
1155-Pin Socket Overview
Contact Array Socket Body
Load Lever
Load Plate

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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 3. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where
are marked with black lines.
Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the
two orientation key notches.
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
black line
Pin1
alignment key
alignment key
Pin1
1155-Pin CPU
1155-Pin Socket
orientation key notch
orientation key notch
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Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the
socket by using a purely vertical mo-
tion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-
et and properly mated to the orient
keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU
fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of
IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_
FAN1, see page 2, No. 3).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-
holes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the
heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with
fan operation or contact other components.
Apply Thermal
Interface Material
Fan cables on side
closest to MB header
Fastener slots
pointing straight out
Press Down
(4 Places)
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler
Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt three dif-
ferent CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
The white throughholes are for Socket LGA
1155/1156 CPU fan.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-
type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory
Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be
damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical
memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology.
3. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not
work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them
on this motherboard.
notch
break
notch break
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot
at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with
x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your
system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install
onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer.
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output sup-
port (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature
without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also
provides independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA
output so that DVI-D and D-sub can drive same or different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, and connect
D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel.
VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port

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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output
support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can
easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1 slot. Please refer to page 15 for
proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, and connect
D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel. Then connect other
monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA
card on PCIE1 slot.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Onboard
VGA Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB],
[128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make
sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system
memory. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Onboard VGA
Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA
card is inserted to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to
the steps below.
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you
wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When
you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be
Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number
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For Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display
Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number ”2” icon.
B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto
this monitor”.
C. Click “OK” to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number
three and four.
6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement
of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
HDCP Function
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP
function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor
that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy
the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP
encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more
details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection,
a specification developed by Intel®for protecting digital
entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a
copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of
intercepting digital data midstream between the video source,
or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box -
and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television
or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to
protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD
players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few
entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant
display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP
in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or
LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

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2.6 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 19)
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot
up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-
tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394
GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
Clear CMOSDefault

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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII
(SATA2_0: see p.2, No. 9) (SATAII) connectors support
(SATA2_1: see p.2, No. 10) SATA data cables for internal
(SATA2_2: see p.2, No. 11) storage devices. The current
(SATA2_3: see p.2, No. 12) SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data
Data Cable cable can be connected to the
(Optional) SATA / SATAII hard disk or the
SATAII connector on this
motherboard.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there
(see p.2 No. 15) are two USB 2.0 headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 2.0 header can support
two USB 2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.2 No. 16)
1
USB_PWR
P-8
GND
DUMMY
USB_PWR
P+8
GND
P-9 P+9
Print Port Header This is an interface for print
(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 20) convenient connection of printer
devices.
1
AFD#
ERROR#
PINIT# GND
SLIN#
STB#
SPD0
SPD1
SPD2
SPD3
SPD4
SPD5
SPD6
SPD7
ACK#
BUSY
PE
SLCT
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 22) and receiving infrared module.
1
IRTX
+5VSB
DUMMY
IRRX
GND
SATA2_1
SATA2_0
SATA2_3
SATA2_2