Foxconn H61MX Series User manual

H61MX Series Motherboard
User’s Manual

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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 H61MX Series
is in conformity with
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accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
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disturbance characteristics of information technology
equipment
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Part 3: Limits
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(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
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Part 3: Limits
  Section2:Limitsofvoltageuctuationsandickerinlow
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current
<= 16A
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Printed Name : James Liang

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Trade Name: FOXCONN
Model Name: H61MX Series
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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.
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Installation Precautions
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 over
clocked. 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.
CAUTION
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■ Electrostaticdischarge(ESD)isthesuddenandmomentaryelectriccurrentthatows
betweentwoobjectsatdifferent electrical potentials. Normally it comes out asaspark
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
powercordfromthepowersupplyoutlet.Failureto unplug the power supply cordmay
result in serious damage to your system.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
 ProductSpecications..............................................................................2
Layout.......................................................................................................4
Back Panel Connectors............................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Install
Install the CPU and CPU Cooler..............................................................8
Install the Memory..................................................................................11
Install an Expansion Card ......................................................................13
Install other Internal Connectors ............................................................14
Jumpers..................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup...................................................................................21
Main........................................................................................................22
F-Center.................................................................................................24
Advanced ..............................................................................................30
Boot........................................................................................................36
Power.....................................................................................................37
Health.....................................................................................................38
Security ..................................................................................................39
Save & Exit.............................................................................................40
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
Install driver and utility............................................................................42
FOX ONE
Main Page........................................................................................45
CPU Control.....................................................................................49
Frequency Control............................................................................51
Limit Setting......................................................................................52
Voltage Control.................................................................................54
Fan Control.......................................................................................55
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update....................................................................................56
Online Update ..................................................................................58 
 Congure.........................................................................................61
About & Help....................................................................................63

FOX LOGO.............................................................................................64
FOX DMI ................................................................................................65
Smart Charger........................................................................................65
Technical Support :
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http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Support Website :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com
Worldwide online contact Support :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx
CPU Support List :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
Support

Thank you for buying Foxconn H61MX Series motherboard.
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

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1-1 Product Specications
CPU SupportIntel®IvyBridge/SandyBridgeLGA1155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1333/1066MHzarchitecture
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpress3.0x16slot
1 x PCIExpress2.0x1slot
2xPCIslots
Storage H61 chipset:
-4xSATA2.0connectors300MB/sdatatransferrate
- Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
LAN Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN chip
Audio RealtekALC662/ALC888Saudiochip:
-HighDenitionAudio
-2/4/5.1/7.1(Optional)-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
- Support Jack-Sensing function
USB H61 chipset:
-Supportupto10xUSB2.0ports(4rearpanelports,3onboardUSB
headers supporting 6 extra ports)
Internal Connectors 1x24-pinATXmainpowerconnector
1x4-pinATX12Vpowerconnector
4xSATA2.0connectors
3xUSB2.0connectors(supporting6xUSBdevices)
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x Front panel connector
1 x CD_IN connector
1 x Front Audio connector
1 x SPDIF_OUT connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header
1 x IrDA connector
1xCOM2connector
1 x TPM connector
1 x LPT connector
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Back Panel
Connectors
1xPS/2mouseport
1xPS/2keyboardport
1 x VGA port
1 x DVI-D port
4xUSB2.0ports
1xRJ-45LANport
1 x HDMI port (Optional)
1 x COM port (Optional)
6-channel Audio ports / 8-channel Audio ports (Optional)
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan speed control
PCI Express x1 Support250MB/s(500MB/sconcurrent)bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function SupportACPI(AdvancedCongurationandPowerInterface)
Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM),
S4(suspendtodisk),S5(soft-off)
Support EuP function
Bundled Software FOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Smart Charger
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®7/Vista/XP
Form Factor MicroATXFormFactor,9.6inchesx8.0inches(24.4cmx20.3cm)

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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 Express x1 Slot
5.Clear CMOS Jumper
6. PCI Slots
7. CD_IN Connector
8. SPDIF_OUT Connector
9. Front Audio Connector
10.SpeakerConnector
11. Front USB Connectors
12.TPMConnector
13. Front Panel Connectors
14. SATA Connector
15.PCH_ME_ENABLEJumper
16. IrDA Connector
17. Chipset: Intel® H61
18.24-pinATXPowerConnector
19. LPT Connector
20.INTRConnector
21.COM2Connector
22.DDR3DIMMSlots
23.CPU_FANHeader
24.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. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
4. DVI-D Port
 TheDVI-DportsupportsDVI-Dspecication.ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-D
connection to this port.
5. HDMI Port
 TheHDMI(High-DenitionMultimediaInterface)providesanall-digitalaudio/videointerface
to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI
audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of
 1920x1080pbuttheactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused.
6. Serial Port
 ThisisoutputofRS232COM1port.
7. USB 2.0 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.
8. Audio Ports
Forthedenitionofeachaudioport,pleaserefertothetablebelow:
Audio Ports of 6 Channel:
* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio
outputportsfordifferentapplicationsof2/4/5.1channels.Thefundamentalaudiooutputsare
depicted in the table above.
LAN Port
PS/2MousePort
3
1
VGA Port
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2 4
DVI-D Port
7
USB2.0PortsPS/2KeyboardPort
5
HDMI Port (Optional)
6
Serial Port (Optional)
Audio Ports(Optional)
Line Out
Microphone In
Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
Side Speaker
Line In
8
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*

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Audio Ports of 8 Channel:
9. RJ-45 LAN Port
TheEthernetLANportprovidesInternetconnectionatupto10/100/1000Mb/sdatarate.
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
LED Link
LED
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In
Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out
Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, includ-
ing the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin
headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised
during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the moth-
erboard 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
Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
CPU Support List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

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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.
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
CAUTION
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LGA1155CPUSocket
AlignmentKey
Pin-1 corner of
the CPU Socket
LGA1155CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU

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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,re-
place 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.
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.
CAUTION
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1. Release the CPU socket lever.

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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 ther-
mal grease on the surface of CPU. 2.PlacethefourboltsoftheCPU cooler to the holes of the mother-
board, push them straight down from
the top, and the bolts will be fas-
tened 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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4.Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler con-
nector 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 (coun-
terclockwise).
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.
CAUTION
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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels:
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.
■ 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.
CAUTION
!
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.
CAUTION
!
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 sepa-
rated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 insert-
ed.
Notch
Beforeinstalling a memory module,makesure to turn offthe computerandunplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
CAUTION
!
96-Pin 144-Pin

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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 chas-
sis 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.
■ Makesurethemotherboardsupportstheexpansioncard.Carefullyreadthemanual
that came with your 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.
CAUTION
!
PCI Express x1
PCI
PCI Express x16