Foxconn H61AP Series User manual

H61AP Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual

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Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard H61AP-S/H61AP
is in conformity with
(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
■ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio
disturbance characteristics of information technology
equipment
■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current
<= 16A
■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity
characteristics limits and methods of measurement
Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2012
Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: FOXCONN
Model Name: H61AP-S/H61AP
Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.
Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 714-738-8838
Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
Supplementary Information:
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.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2012

Installation Precautions
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CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
Technical Support
■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current
that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it
comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.
Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU,
memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the
AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply
cord may result in serious damage to your system.
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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :
■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage to
the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer
if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your CPU
is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your
device.
■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or
S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their
pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect
connections might damage the motherboard.
■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we
recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.
■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input
voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.
■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact
with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no
leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the
computer casing.
■ 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 Product Introduction
1-1 Product Specications............................................................................2
1-2 Layout ....................................................................................................4
1-3 Back Panel Connectors..........................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................8
Install the CPU ..........................................................................................8
Install the CPU Cooler ............................................................................10
2-2 Install the Memory................................................................................ 11
Dual Channel Memory Conguration...................................................... 11
Installing a Memory.................................................................................12
2-3 Install an Expansion Card ....................................................................13
2-4 Install other Internal Connectors ..........................................................14
2-5 Jumpers ...............................................................................................18
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup.......................................................................................21
Main............................................................................................................22
F-center ......................................................................................................24
Smart BIOS.............................................................................................24
Fox Intelligent Stepping ..........................................................................25
CPU Conguration ..................................................................................26
Performance Tuning................................................................................27
Advanced ...................................................................................................29
North Bridge............................................................................................29
ME Subsystem........................................................................................30
Onboard Device Conguration................................................................31
SATA Conguration.................................................................................32
Super IO Conguration ...........................................................................33
Trusted Computing..................................................................................34
Network Stack.........................................................................................35
Boot ............................................................................................................36
CSM parameters....................................................................................37
Power .........................................................................................................38
Health .........................................................................................................40
Security ......................................................................................................41
Save & Exit.................................................................................................42
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
4-1 Install driver and utility..........................................................................44
1. Driver ..................................................................................................44
2. Utility ...................................................................................................45
4-2 FOX ONE .............................................................................................46
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Main Page...........................................................................................47
2. CPU Page - CPU Control....................................................................50
3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control(Optional) .................................53
4. Limit Setting ........................................................................................53
5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional) ..........................................56
6. Fan Page - Fan Control ......................................................................56
4-3 FOX LiveUpdate...................................................................................57
1. Local Update.......................................................................................57
2. Online Update .....................................................................................59
3. Congure ............................................................................................62
4. About & Help .......................................................................................64
4-4 FOX LOGO ..........................................................................................65
4-5 FOX DMI ..............................................................................................66
4-6 Smart charger ......................................................................................66

Thank you for buying Foxconn H61AP Series mother-
board. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize
computing power, providing only what you need for
break-through performance.
This chapter includes the following information:
■ Product Specications
■ Layout
■ Back Panel Connectors
Chapter 1 Product Introduction

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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1-1 Product Specications
CPU Support Intel® Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge LGA1155 Processors
Max processor power up to 95W
For the latest CPU information, please visit:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Chipset Intel®H61
Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs
Support up to 16GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR3 1600(Ivy Bridge)/1333/1066 MHz architecture
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express X16 slot
-Support PCI Express Gen2 5GT/s data rate (Sandy Bridge)
-Support PCI Express Gen3 8GT/s data rate (Ivy Bridge)
6 x PCI slots
Storage Intel®H61 chipset
- 4 x SATA 2.0 connectors (3Gb/s data transfer rate)
Asmedia ASM1061:
- 2 x SATA 3.0 connectors (6Gb/s data transfer rate) (only for H61AP-S)
LAN Realtek 8111F Gigabit LAN chip
Support 10/100/1000Mbps
Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio chip:
-High Denition Audio
-2/4/5.1-channel
-Support for SPDIF Out
-Support Jack-Sensing function
USB Support up to 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 3 onboard USB
headers supporting 6 extra ports) (H61AP)
Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 rear panel ports, 3 onboard USB
headers supporting 6 extra ports)(H61AP-S)
Support up to 2 x USB 3.0 ports(only for H61AP-S)
Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s
Support USB 3.0 protocol up to 5Gb/s
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA 2.0 connectors
2 x SATA 3.0 connectors(H61AP-S)
3 x USB 2.0 header (supporting 6 x USB devices)
1 x CPU Fan header (4-pin)
1 x System Fan header (4-pin)
1 x Front panel header
1 x Front Audio header
1 x SPDIF_OUT header
1 x Speaker header
1 x Intrusion Alarm header
1 x COM2 header
1 x TPM header

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Internal
Connectors
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x CIR header
1 x ME header
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x COM port
1 x Parallel Port
4 x USB 2.0 ports(H61AP)
2 x USB 2.0 ports(H61AP-S)
2 x USB 3.0 ports (H61AP-S)
1 x RJ-45 LAN port
3 x Audio ports
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan speed control
Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
Support S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk)
Support Deep S4,S5 Function
Support EuP function
Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Smart Charger
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®8/7/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 7.8 inches (30.4cm x 19.8cm)

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1-2 Layout
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.
1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
2. SYS_FAN1 Header
3. PCI Express x16 Slot
4. PCI Slots
5. Front Audio Header
6. Speaker Header
7. SPDIF_OUT Header
8. Front USB Header
9. PCH_ME_ENABLE Jumper
10. TPM Header
11. Front Panel Header
12. CIR Header
13. SATA Connectors
14. Chipset: Intel® H61
15. Clear CMOS Jumper
16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
17. INTR Header
18. COM2 Header
19. DDR3 DIMM Slots
20. CPU_FAN Header
21. LGA1155 CPU Socket
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1-3 Back Panel Connectors
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. COM Port
This is output of RS232 COM1 port.
4. Parallel Port
This connector provides printer port interface.
5. VGAPort
Use this port to connect external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
6. USB 3.0 Ports (only for H61AP-S)
The USB port supports the USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such
as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc. You need to install the
USB 3.0 driver in the Driver CD before using it.
Back panel connectors of 5.1 channel (H61AP-S):
Back panel connectors of 5.1 channel (H61AP):
LAN Port
Audio PortsVGA Port
Line In
Line Out
Microphone
USB 3.0 Ports
(only for H61AP-S)
LAN Port
PS/2 Mouse Port
Audio Ports
Line Out
Microphone In
Line In
VGA Port USB PortsCOM Port
Parallel Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port USB Ports
1
23
4
56
7
8 9
COM Port
Parallel Port
9
7
5
3
2
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7. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
8.USB Ports
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as
an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
9. Audio Ports (3 jacks)
For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
*: Please refer to Chapter 4, and run the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio out-
put ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels or 2/4/5/7.1 channels. The fundamental
audio outputs are depicted in the table above.
LAN Type Left: Active Right: Link
Status Description Status Description
1000M
Off No Link Off No Link
Green
Blinking
Data
Activity
Off 10Mb/s Connection
Green 100Mb/s Connection
Orange 1000Mb/s Connection
Active Link
LED LED
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel
Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*
Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*

This chapter introduces the hardware installation
process, including the installation of the CPU, memory,
power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of
jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the instal-
lation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard
layout prior to any installation and read the contents in
this chapter carefully.
This chapter includes the following information :
■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
■ Install the Memory
■ Install an Expansion Card
■ Install other Internal Connectors
■ Jumpers
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
Install the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin-1 corner of
the CPU Socket
LGA1155 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :
■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply
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 damage 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.
Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:
(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology
■ A chipset that supports HT Technology
■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology
■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU
socket.
3. Remove protective socket cover.
5. When CPU is properly seated,
replace the metal cover and push the
CPU socket lever back to its locked
position.
4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.
1. Release the CPU socket lever.
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.

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Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
1. Apply and spread an even thermal
grease on the surface of CPU.
2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
cooler to the holes of the motherboard,
push them straight down from the top,
and the bolts will be fastened on the
motherboard. That's it.
3. Check the solder side of the
motherboard, the push pin should
be xed as depicted in the picture.
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2
1
4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler
connector to the CPU FAN header
on the motherboard .
Release bolts of CPU cooler from
motherboard :
1.Turning the push pin (bolt)
along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).
2. Pull the push pin straight up.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may
adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel 1 : DIMM2
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
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, and please
select Dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.
■ 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 direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DIMM1 DIMM2
Single Channel DS/SS -
Single Channel - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

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Installing a Memory
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides
separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules into the sockets.
Step 1:
Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket.
Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your
ngers on top edge of the module, and push it down rmly
and seat 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.
96-Pin 144-Pin
Notch

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card
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.
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.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make
sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI
Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the
card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
PCI
PCI Express x16
■ Make sure the motherboard supports the 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.