Biostar H61MHP User guide

H61MHP/H61MGP/H61MLP/H61MGP2 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 1
1.1 Before You Start.........................................................................................1
1.2 Package Checklist.....................................................................................1
1.3 Motherboard Features ..............................................................................2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ............................................................................3
1.5 Motherboard Layout..................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ........................... 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)...............................................5
2.2 Install a Heatsink .......................................................................................7
2.3 Fan Headers ..............................................................................................8
2.4 Installing System Memory........................................................................9
2.5 Expansion Slots.......................................................................................11
2.6 Jumper Setting.........................................................................................12
2.7 Headers & Connectors ...........................................................................13
Chapter 3: Useful Help ......................................... 16
3.1 Driver Installation Note ...........................................................................16
3.2 Software....................................................................................................17
3.3 Extra Information .....................................................................................24
3.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code.............................................................................25
3.5 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................25
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages .................... 26
German .................................................................................................................26
French ...................................................................................................................28
Italian .....................................................................................................................30
Spanish..................................................................................................................32
Portuguese ...........................................................................................................34
Polish.....................................................................................................................36
Russian .................................................................................................................38
Arabic.....................................................................................................................40
Japanese...............................................................................................................42

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Before You Start
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient
lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before
operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag,
ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded
appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the static
charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear
side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on the
edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after
installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may
damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be 0 to
45 degrees Celsius.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
Sharp pins on headers and connectors
Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
1.2 Package Checklist
;Serial ATA Cable x2
;Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
;Quick Installation Guide x1
;Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
Note: The package contents may be different due to the sales region or models in which it was
sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer
or sales representative.

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1.3 Motherboard Features
SPEC
CPU Socket 1155
Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processor
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
/ Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology /
Virtualization Technology / Hyper Threading
Chipset Intel H61
Super I/O
IT8728
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Main Memory
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/ 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333 / 1600 (depending on CPU)
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
SATA 2 Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant
LAN
RTL8111G (H61MHP & H61MGP & H61MGP2)
10 / 100 /1000Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability
RTL8106E (H61MLP)
10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability
Sound Codec ALC662 5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
PCI-E Gen3x16 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2/3 x16 expansion card(depending on
CPU)
PCI-E Gen2 x1 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card
Slots
PCI slot x1 Supports PCI expansion card
SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 device
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
On Board
Connectors
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Rear Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
VGA Port x1
HDMI Port x1
Serial Port x1
Printer Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to HDMI monitor (only for H61MHP)
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Provide 1 connection for printer (except H61MGP2)
Connect to RJ-45 Ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Board Size 174 (W) x 235 (L) mm uATX
OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any
OS with or without notice

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1.4 Rear Panel Connectors
H61MHP
H61MGP & H61MLP
H61MGP2
Note 1: HDMI & VGA Output require an Intel Core family processor with Intel Graphics Technology.
Note 2: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each
audio jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed
above represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to
the audio port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.
Note 3: Maximum resolution:
HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

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1.5 Motherboard Layout
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 1: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard
Note1: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When
the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be
damaged.
Note2: The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Please refer below
instruction to remove the pin cap.
Step 2: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket then raise the
lever and load plate to the fully open position.
Step 3: Remove the Pin Cap.

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Step 4: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as
shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor
straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.
Step 5: Close the load plate. Pressing down on the load plate, close and
engage the socket lever.

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2.2 Install a Heatsink
Step 1: Place the CPU fan assembly on top of the installed CPU and make sure
that the four fasteners match the motherboard holes. Orient the assembly
and make the fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.
Ensure the fastener slots are pointing perpendicular to the heatsink.
Step 2: Press down two fasteners at one time in a diagonal sequence to secure
the CPU fan assembly in place. As each fastener locks into position a click
should be heard.
Note1: Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector.
Note2: For proper installation, please kindly refer to the installation manual of your CPU heatsink.

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2.3 Fan Headers
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and
connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan
cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. When connecting with
wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to
pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to pin#1(GND).

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2.4 Installing System Memory
DDR3 Modules
Step 1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM
on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.

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Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR3 Module Total Memory Size
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB Max is 16GB.
Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
Note: The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)

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2.5 Expansion Slots
Install an Expansion Card
You can install your expansion card by following steps:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the
expansion card into the computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the
computer.
3. Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is
completely seated in the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
6. Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the
expansion card.
7. Install related driver for the expansion card.
PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot
-PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 32GB/s totally.
-PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU.
PEX1_1/ PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
-PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.
PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot
This motherboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.

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2.6 Jumper Setting
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation
(default).
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.

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2.7 Headers & Connectors
ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
For better compatibility, we recommend to use a standard ATX 24-pin power
supply for this connector. Make sure to find the correct orientation before
plugging the connector.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V

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SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2TX+
3TX-
4 Ground
5RX-
6RX+
7 Ground
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED and Power LED
connections. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 N/A N/A 2 Power LED (+)
3 HDD LED(+) 4 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED(-) HDD LED 6 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 8 Power Button
9 Reset Control Reset Button 10 Ground Power-On Button
JSPKR1: Chassis Speaker Header
Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 N/A
3 N/A
4 Speaker

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F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the chassis-mount front panel audio I/O which
supports HD and AC’97 audio standards.
HD Audio AC’97
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in 1 Mic In
2 Ground 2 Ground
3 Mic Right in 3 Mic Power
4 GPIO 4 Audio Power
5 Right line in 5 RT Line Out
6 Jack Sense 6 RT Line Out
7 Front Sense 7 Reserved
8 Key 8 Key
9 Left line in 9 LFT Line Out
10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out
Note1: It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard's high definition audio capability.
Note2: Please try to disable the "Front Panel Jack Detection" if you want to use an AC'97 front
audio output cable. The function can be found via O.S. Audio Utility.

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CHAPTER 3: USEFUL HELP
3.1 Driver Installation Note
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the CD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
A. Driver Installation
To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.
B. Software Installation
To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.
C. Manual
Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
DVD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.
Note1: If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver DVD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
Note2: You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version of
Acrobat Reader software from http://get.adobe.com/reader/

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3.2 Software
Installing Software
1. Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The driver installation program would
appear if the Auto-run function has been enabled.
2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching Software
After the installation process is completed, you will see the software icon showing on
the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch it.
Note1: All the information and content about following software are subject to be changed without
notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously updated.
Note2: The information and pictures described below are for your reference only. The actual
information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
BIOS Update Utility (through the Internet)
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this
function.
3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and
click the Online Update button on
the main screen.
4. An open dialog will show up to
request your agreement to start the
BIOS update. Click Yes to start the
online update procedure.
5. If there is a new BIOS version, the
utility will ask you to download it.
Click Yes to proceed.

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6. After the download is completed,
you will be asked to program
(update) the BIOS or not. Click Yes
to proceed.
7. After the updating process is
finished, you will be asked you to
reboot the system. Click OK to
reboot.
8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key
to enter BIOS setup.
After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore
Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and
Reset to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
BIOS Update Utility (through a BIOS file)
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Download the proper BIOS from http://www.biostar.com.tw/
3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and
click the Update BIOS button on
the main screen.
4. A warning message will show up
to request your agreement to start
the BIOS update. Click OK to start
the update procedure.