Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2P-B3 User manual

GA-H61M-S2P-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-61MS2PB-1001R

Motherboard
GA-H61M-S2P-B3
Jun. 10, 2011
Jun. 10, 2011
Motherboard
GA-H61M-S2P-B3

Copyright
©2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout .........................................................................5
GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram ............................................................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 7
1-2 Product Specications..................................................................................... 8
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory .....................................................................................11
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 12
1-7 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................19
2-1 Startup Screen............................................................................................... 19
2-2 The Main Menu.............................................................................................. 20
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 21
2-4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 27
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 28
2-6 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................... 30
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 31
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 33
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................. 34
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................... 35
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 35
2-12 Save & Exit Setup.......................................................................................... 36
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 36
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................37

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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
GA-H61M-S2P-B3 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables
User's Manual I/O Shield
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
LGA1155
ATX
GA-H61M-S2P-B3
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
BAT
F_PANEL
ATX_12V
Intel®H61
SATA2_0
SATA2_1
SATA2_2
SATA2_3
R_USB
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
VGA COM
LPT
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCI1
PCI2
PCIEX1
F_USB1F_USB2
SYS_FAN
Atheros
AR8151
iTE IT8728
PCIe to PCI
Bridge

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GA-H61M-S2P-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LGA1155
CPU
Intel®H61
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
Dual BIOS
COM Port
LPT
8 USB 2.0/1.1
LPC
Bus
DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
iTE
IT8728
1 PCI Express x1
4 SATA 3Gb/s
D-Sub
DMI 2.0
FDI
x16
Dual Channel Memory
x1
LAN
RJ45
Atheros
AR8151
x1
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
CODEC
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
2 PCI
PCI Bus
x1

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or•
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before•
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,•
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.•
It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-•
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an•
electrostatic shielding container.
Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-•
ply has been turned off.
Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to•
the local voltage standard.
Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-•
ware components are connected.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the•
motherboard circuit or its components.
Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or•
within the computer casing.
Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface• .
Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.•
Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-•
tem components as well as physical harm to the user.
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 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation - 8 -
1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®Core™i5 processors/
Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/Intel®Celeron®processors
in the LGA1155 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®H61 Express Chipset
Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Chipset:
- 1 x D-Sub port
Audio VIA VT1708 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and
enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN 1 x Atheros AR8151 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
USB Chipset:
- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x clearing CMOS jumper

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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x parallel port
1 x serial port
1 x D-Sub port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on
the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart 6™
Support for Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Cloud OC
Support for 3TB+ Unlock
Support for Q-Share
Bundled
Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System Support for Microsoft®Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information
without prior notice.

Hardware Installation - 10 -
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Notch
Notch
LGA1155 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.•
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 dam-•
age 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, graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1.
When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of2.
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En-
abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_1
Channel B: DDR3_2
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.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
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 direc-•
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
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.

Hardware Installation - 12 -
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your •
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to•
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

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1-7 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.•
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the•
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has•
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1
2
5
3
7 4
10
8 69
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) SATA2_0/1/2/3
6) F_PANEL
7) F_AUDIO
8) F_USB1/F_USB2
9) CLR_CMOS
10) BAT

Hardware Installation - 14 -
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
ATX:
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com-
ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply
is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power con-
nector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will
not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide
the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 -5V
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V
1
3
2
4

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most
fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in
the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan
speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dis-
sipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Over-•
heating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.•
CPU_FAN:
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V /Speed Control
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V /Speed Control
3 Sense
4 Reserve
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
5) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
Please connect the L-shaped end of
the SATA cable to your SATA hard
drive.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
SYS_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SATA2_0
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATA2_1
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATA2_2
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATA2_3
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM

Hardware Installation - 16 -
6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status
indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your
chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-
ments are matched correctly.
1
2
19
20
MSG- PW- SPEAK+ SPEAK-
MSG+ PW+
Message/Power/
Sleep LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch
Speaker
F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
1 2 3
DIP
1 2 3
DIP
1 2 3
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
Power
Switch
Power LED
CI-
CI+
PWR-
PWR+
Chassis Intrusion
Header
PW•(Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your
system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for
more information).
SPEAK•(Speaker):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by is-
suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If
a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer
to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.
HD•(Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
RES•(Reset Switch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
CI•(Chassis Intrusion Header):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover
has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
MSG/PWR•(Message/Power/Sleep LED):
System Status LED
S0 On
S1 Blinking
S3/S4/S5 Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).

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7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con-
nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.•
Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane-•
ously.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire•
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that
has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 GND
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 GND
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.•
Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power•
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V)
2 Power (5V)
3 USB DX-
4 USB DY-
5 USB DX+
6 USB DY+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
10
9
2
1
10
9
2
1

Hardware Installation - 18 -
10) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a
low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.1.
Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.2.
(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative
terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
Replace the battery.3.
Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.4.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.•
Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with•
an incorrect model.
Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by your-•
self or uncertain about the battery model.
When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)•
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.•
9) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset
the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to
temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few
seconds.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear-•
ing the CMOS values.
After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the•
jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.
After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De-•
faults) or manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS
congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values

- 19 - BIOS Setup
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the
BIOS Setup program.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating•
system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the•
Internet and updates the BIOS.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current •
version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with
caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.
It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system•
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/
clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
A. The LOGO Screen (Default):
B. The POST Screen
Function Keys
Motherboard Model
BIOS Version
Function Keys
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
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H61M-S2P-B3 E2
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2-2 The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-
row keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: E2)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software
Change CPU's Clock & Voltage
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to •
access more advanced options.
When the system is not stable as usual, select the•Load Optimized Defaults item to set your
system to its defaults.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS•
version.
The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)
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F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles
(Prole 1-8) and name each prole. First enter the prole name (to erase the default prole name, use
the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this
function to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the
BIOS settings. First select the prole you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.