Intel H61 Series User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Of
Intel H61 Express Chipset
Based
M/B for Intel LGA 1155 Processors
Trademark:
* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
NO. G03-I61M2-F
Rev: 4.0
Release date: October 31, 2011

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Environmental Safety Instruction
zAvoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any
area where it may become wet.
z0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request of
the main chipset)
zGenerally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact malfunction
and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from the welding
spots’ that connect components and PCB. Computer should go through an adaptive
phase before it boots when it is moved from a cold environment to a warmer one to
avoid condensation phenomenon. These water drops attached on PCB or the surface
of the components can bring about phenomena as minor as computer instability
resulted from corrosion and oxidation from components and PCB or as major as short
circuit that can burn the components. Suggest starting the computer until the
temperature goes up.
zThe increasing temperature of the capacitor may decrease the life of computer. Using
the close case may decrease the life of other device because the higher temperature in
the inner of the case.
zAttention to the heat sink when you over-clocking. The higher temperature may
decrease the life of the device and burned the capacitor.
Environmental Protection Announcement
Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution
and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF INTEL H61 MOTHERBOARDS ........................1
1-1 FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD......................................................................1
1-1-1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD............................................1
1-2 SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................2
1-3 LAYOUT DIAGRAM............................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...........................................................5
2-1 CPU INSTALLATION ........................................................................................5
2-2 MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION.................................................................6
2-3 EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION.................................................................7
2-3-1 EXPANSION SLOTS.................................................................................7
2-3-2 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION.......................7
CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS, HEADERS & JUMPERS SETTING............................8
3-1 MOTHERBOARD INTERNAL CONNECTORS ..................................................8
3-2 I/O BACK PANEL CONNECTORS.....................................................................10
3-3 HEADERS...........................................................................................................11
3-4 JUMPER SETTING.............................................................................................13
CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP....................................................................................14
4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS ....................................................................................14
4-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................................................................................14
TABLE OF CONTENT

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Chapter 1
Introduction of Intel H61 Motherboards
1-1 Features of Motherboard
The Intel H61 Express chipset based motherboard series are based on Intel H61
Express chipset technology which supports the innovative Intel LGA 1155 socket
Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, Core™ i3.
The Intel H61 Express chipset based motherboard series comes with an integrated
DDRIII memory controller for dual channel DDRIII 800/ DDRIII 1066 /DDRIII 1333
MHz system memories which are expandable to 8 GB capacity.
The motherboard provides four serial ATAII interfaces of 3.0 Gb / s data transfer rate
for four SATA devices.
The H61 Express chipset based motherboards are integrated with megabit LAN chip
providing 10/100 Mbps data transfer rate. The H61 Express chipset based
motherboard series are embedded 6-channel HD CODEC fully compatible with
Sound Blaster Pro®standards to offer you home cinema quality and absolutely
software compatibility.
The H61 Express chipset based motherboard series offer one PCI-Express 2.0 x16
graphics slot and one PCI Express 2.0 x1 I/O slots to guarantee the rich connectivity
for the I/Os of peripherals.
Embedded USB controllers as well as capability of expanding to 8 of USB 2.0
functional ports delivering 480Mb/s bandwidth of rich connectivity, these
motherboards meet the future USB demands which are also equipped with hardware
monitor function on system to monitor and protect your system and maintain your
non-stop business computing.
Some special features--- CPU Vcore solid capacitors/CPU Smart Fan (Optional)
provide extra protection to the motherboard to extend product life and ensure system
stability.
1-1-1 Special Features of motherboard
CPU Vcore solid capacitors-High-polymer Solid Electrolysis Aluminum Capacitors
The motherboard adopts CPU Vcore solid capacitors to make it possible for
motherboard to work from 55 degrees Centigrade below zero to 125 degrees
centigrade. CPU Vcore capacitors possess superior physical characteristics to
prolong product life ten times than corresponding motherboard without capacitors
every time working temperature increases 20 degrees. Life of product of motherboard
with solid capacitors declines only 10% of those without solid capacitors as well under
same conditions.
CPU Smart Fan (Optional)—The Noise Management System
It’s never been a good idea to gain the performance of your system by sacrificing its
acoustics. CPU Smart Fan Noise Management System is the answer to control the
noise level needed for now-a-day’s high performance computing system. The system

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will automatically increase the fan speed when CPU operating loading is high, after
the CPU is in normal operating condition, the system will low down the fan speed for
the silent operating environment. The system can provide the much longer life cycle
for both CPU and the system fans for game use and business requirements.
Notice! CPU Smart Fan is only optional for later version boards. To mask sure if
your board support this function please check BIOS settings.
1-2 Specification
Spec Description
Design zU-ATX PCB size: 17.5 cm x 23.0 cm
Chipset zIntel H61 Express Chipset
CPU Socket zsupports the innovative Intel LGA 1155 socket Intel®
Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3 Processor
Memory Slot
zDDRIII module slot x 2
zSupport 2pcs DDRIII 800/DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333
memory modules expandable to 8 GB
zSupport dual channel function
Expansion Slots z1pcs PCI-Express 2.0 x16 by16 lane slot
z1pcs PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot
Serial ATA2 zThe Intel H61chipset supports four internal SATA ports for
four SATA devices providing 3.0 Gb/sec data transfer rate
LAN chip
zIntegrated megabit PCI-E LAN chip that supports Fast
Ethernet LAN function of providing 10/100 Mbps data
transfer rate
HD Audio Chip z6-CHHD Audio Codec integrated
zAudio driver and utility included
BIOS zAMI 32MB DIP Flash ROM
Multi I/O
zPS/2 mouse connector x1
zPS/2 keyboard connector x 1
zVGA connector x1
zDVI connector x1
zHDMI connectorx1 (Optional for I61M2 series only)
zUSB 2.0 port x4 and header x2
zRJ-45 LAN connector x1
zAudio connector x1 (6-CH Audio)
zFront panel audio Header x1
zHDMI-SPDIF header x1
zFront panel header x1
zPWELED header x1
zSpeaker header x1
Item Checklist
zIntel H61 Chipset based motherboard
zDVD for motherboard utilities
zUser’s Manual
zSATA Cable
zI/O back panel shield

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1-3 Layout Diagram
For I61M2 Series Motherboard
*Note: The above diagram is for illustration purpose only. Later board version has
moved front panel audio header to the position near USB header. Please refer to
actual product you purchase.
CPU Socket
ATX Power Connecto
r
CPU FAN1 Header
USB Headers
ATX 12V
Power Connector
RJ-45 LAN Port
Line-IN
MIC-IN
VGA Port
DDRIII Slot x 2
JBAT
Audio Connector
Line-OUT
KB/MS Power on (JP1)
DVI Port
Intel H61 Chipset
PCI Express 2.0x1 slots
VGA Port
PS/2 Mouse port
Over Keyboard Port
USB 2.0 Ports
DVI Port
HDMI port
RJ-45 over
USB 2.0
p
orts
Front Panel Audio Header
6-CH HD Audio Chip
PCI Express2.0 x16 Lane slot
HDMI-SPDIF Header
Power LED Header
HDMI Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
USB 2.0 ports
Speaker Heade
r
JW-FP1 Header
SATA 1 Connecto
r
SATA 2 Connecto
r
SATA 4 Connecto
r
SATA 3 Connecto
r
Megabit LAN Chip
SYSFAN1 Header
JP2
PS/2 Keyboard Port

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For I61M2-GT Series Motherboard
CPU Socket
ATX Power Connecto
r
CPU FAN1 Header
USB Headers
ATX 12V
Power Connector
RJ-45 LAN Port
Line-IN
MIC-IN
VGA Port
DDRIII Slot x 2
JBAT
Audio Connector
Line-OUT
KB/MS Power on (JP1)
Intel H61 Chipset
PCI Express 2.0x1 slots
VGA Port
PS/2 Mouse port
Over Keyboard Port
USB 2.0 Ports
DVI port
RJ-45 over
USB 2.0
p
orts
Front Panel
Audio Header
6-CH HD Audio Chip
PCI Express2.0 x16 Lane slot
HDMI-SPDIF Header
Power LED Header
DVI Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
USB 2.0 ports
Speaker Heade
r
JW-FP1 Header
SATA 1 Connecto
r
SATA 2 Connecto
r
SATA 4 Connecto
r
SATA 3 Connecto
r
Megabit LAN Chip
SYSFAN1 Header
JP2
PS/2 Keyboard Port

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
2-1 CPU Installation
This motherboard provides an 1155-pin DIP, LGA 1155 Land Grid Array socket,
referred to as the LGA 1155 socket.
The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to
prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN
before you turn on your system.
NOTICE! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heat sink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it
may cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage,
you may install an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the LGA
1155 socket and open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then
upward to a 135-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown
below. The notched corner should point toward the end of the level. Because the
CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation
as shown.
When you install the CPU into the LGA 1155 socket, there’s no force required CPU
insertion; then presses the level to locate position slightly without any extra force.
Pin-1 Indicator
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2-2 Memory Module Installation
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR III DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) socket for DDR III memory expansion available to maximum memory volume
of 8 GB DDRIII SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Maximum Capacity
DIMM1 DDR III 800/DDR III 1066/ DDR III1333 X1 4GB
DIMM2 DDR III 800/DDR III 1066/ DDR III1333 X1 4GB
Total System Memory (Max 4GB) 2 8GB
Recommend DIMM Module Combination ：
1. One DDRIII Memory Module ----Plug in DIMMM1.
2. Two DDRIII Memory Modules---Plug in DIMM1 & DIMM2 for Dual channel function
Dual channel Limited!
1. Memory modules plugged in the same color DIMM must be of the same type, same
size, and same frequency for dual channel function.
2. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in either both DIMM1
& DIMM2.
Install DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is not difficult, you can refer to
figure below to see how to install DDRIII 800/ DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333 SDRAM
module.
DIMM2(BANK2+BANK3) DIMM1(BANK0+BANK1)
DIMM1 & DIMM2: Dual Channel
NOTICE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject
tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its
indention on both sides.
Installation Tips：
Open the two plastic clips of memory slots then push down the module
vertically into the slot. See to it that the hole of the module fit into the notch of
the slot;
The two plastic clips will automatically close if the memory module is fitted in a
proper way.

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2-3 Expansion Card Installation
2-3-1 Expansion Slots
The H61 Express chipset based motherboard series offer one PCI-Express2.0 x16
graphics slot and one PCI Express 2.0 x1 I/O slot to guarantee the rich connectivity
for the I/O of peripherals.
2-5-2 Procedure for Expansion Card Installation
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary
hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to
use.
3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
PCI-E2.0 x16@16 Lane Slot
PCI-E 2.0 x1 slot

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Chapter 3
Connectors, Headers &Jumper Setting
3-1 Motherboard Internal Connectors
(1) Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR1
ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that
usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power
on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power
On jumper pole on the motherboard. When the power switch on the back of the
ATX power supply turned on, the full power will not come into the system board
until the front panel switch is momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will
turn off the power to the system board.
** We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power
supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This type has 24-pin
and 4-pin power plugs.
** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the
20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and the power supply unit
has a minimum power rating of 350W. The system may become unstable or may
not boot up if the power is inadequate.
** If you are using a 20-pin power plug, please refer to Figure1 for power supply
connection. Power plug form power supply and power connectors from motherboard
both adopt key design to avoid mistake installation. You can insert the power plug into
the connector with ease only in the right direction. If the direction is wrong it is hard to
fit in and if you make the connection by force if is possible.
Figure1：20-pinpowerplug Figure2：24-pin power plug

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(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V1
This is a new defined 4-pin connector that usually comes with ATX Power
Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully supports LGA 1155 processor must
including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power
consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the
power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
ATX12V
+12V +12V
Pin1
3
2
4
GNDGND
(3) SATAII Port connectors: SATA1，SATA2，SATA3，SATA4
These connectors support the provided Serial ATA hard disk cable to connect the
motherboard and serial ATA2 hard disk drives.
Pin No. Defnition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND

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3-2 I/O Back Panel Connectors
* Note: The above diagram is for illustration purpose only. HDMI port is only optional for model I61M2.
Please refer to the actual product you purchase.
(1) PS/2 Mouse Connector: from KB
The connector is Mouse Connector.
(2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector: from UK1
The connector is for PS/2 keyboard.
(3) D-Sub 15-pin Connector: VGA
VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector; it is for the display devices,
such as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.
(4) Digital Visual Interface: DVI
This interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display
devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors.
(5) High-Definition Multimedia Interface: HDMI1 (Optional for I61M2)
This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a
single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.
(6) USB 2.0 Ports: from KB, UL1
The connectors are 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors to connect USB devices to the
system board.
(7) LAN Port connector: RJ-45 LAN port from UL1
This connector is standard RJ45 over USB connectors for Network connection.
The connector supports 10MB/100MB/1G B/s data transfer rate
(8) Audio Line-In, Lin-Out, MIC: AUDIO
These Connectors are 3 Phone-Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC audio
connections.
Line-in: (BLUE) Audio input to sound chip
Line-out: (GREEN) Audio output to speaker
MIC: (PINK) Microphone Connector
RJ-45 LAN Port
Line-IN
MIC-IN
Optional HDMI
Por
t
VGA Port Line-OUT
PS/2 Keyboard Port
USB 2.0 Ports
DVI Port
PS/2 Mouse Port

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3-3 Headers
(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): FP_AUDIO
These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
Line-Out, MIC Headers
AUDIO
Pin 1
Lineout2-L Lineout2-R
Sense-FB
Audio-GND
LINE2-JD
Audio-JD
2
9
10
KEY
MIC2-L
MIC2-JD
MIC2-R
(2)USB Port Headers (9-pin): USB1/USB2
These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plugs. By
attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB
plugs affixed to the back panel.
USB Port Header
Pin 1
VCC
-DATA
GN
D
+DATA
VCC
OC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
(3)Speaker connector: SPEAK1
This 4-pin header connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(4)Power LED: PWR LED/PWRLED1
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin.
(5)HD Activity LED: HD LED
This header connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(6)Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin header connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method
of rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the
figure below.
(7) Power switch: PWR BTN
This 2-pin header connects to the case-mounted power switch to power
ON/OFF the system.

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System Case Connections
HDLED
RESET
VCC5
GND
VCC5 PWR LED
PWRBTN
PWRBTN PWRLED
HDDLE RSTSW
NC GND
JW FP
Pin 1
SPEAK
SPKR
GND
NC
VCC5
Pin 1
PWRLED
Pin 1
(8) FAN Headers: SYSFAN1 (3-pin), CPUFAN1 (4-pin)
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending
on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should
be positive, while the black should be ground. Please connect the fan’s plug to
the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
SYSFAN1 3
1
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CPUFAN
(9) SPDIF Out header: HDMI_SPDIF1
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only
when your stereo system has digital input function.
HDMI_SPDIF Header
1
GND
2
HDMI_SPDIF_OUT

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3-4 Jumper Setting
(1) KB/MS Power on Function Enabled/Disabled: JP1
Ke
y
board /Mouse Power On Settin
g
2-3 Closed: KB/MS Power ON Enabled
JP1
JP1
1-2 Closed: KB/MS Power ON Disable (Default)
(2) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM.
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
WARNNING! Please remove or turn off the power supply before CMOS clear.
Following these steps to clear CMOS:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2
5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
CMOS RAM Clear Settin
g
2-3 Closed clear Cmos
JBATJBAT
1
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2
Cl
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d
N
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Notice: the photos used for illustration purpose in this manual are from the model
I61M2, unless otherwise stated.

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Chapter 4
Useful Help
4-1 How to Update BIOS
Solution 1: Updating BIOS under DOS:
1. Prepare a bootable disk. (You may make one by click START click RUN type SYS
A: click OK)
2. Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from official
website and then make a copy of it to your bootable floppy disk after
decompressing these files
3. Insert the disk into A: start your computer and then type in
“A:\xxxxxx.BAT”(xxxxxxx being the file name of the latest BIOS )
4. Type Enter to update and flash the BIOS. The system will restart automatically
when BIOS is upgraded.
Solution 2: Updating BIOS under Windows operating system:
1. Download Windows version BIOS from our website.
2. Unzip the downloaded file.
3. Double click EXE file to activate it and follow on-screen instructions for further
operations.
4-2 Trouble Shooting
Problem Solution
No power to the system to the all
power light don’t illuminate, fan inside
power supply doesn’t turn on.
1. Make sure power cable is security
plugged in. 2. Replace cable. 3.
Contact technical support.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.
Using ever pressure on both ends of
the DIMM , press down firmly until the
module snaps into places.
System doesn’t boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive. 1. Check cable running from disk to disk controller board. .Make sure both
ends are securely plugged in, check
the drive type in the standard CMOS
setup. 2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important .All hard disks are
capable of breaking down at any time.
System only boots from optical
drive .Hard disk can be read and
applications can be used but booting
from hard disk is impossible.
1. Back up date and applications files.
2. Reformat the hard drive. Reinstall
applications and date using backup
disks.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure” Review system‘s equipment .Make sure correct information on is in setup.