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(Note)  This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information 

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

  Quick Boot

 

Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the wait-

ing time for entering the operating system and to deliver greater efficiency for daily use. The settings 

here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of Smart 6

. (Default: Disabled)

  EFI CD/DVD Boot Option

 

Set this item to 

EFI

 if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make 

sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64-

bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. 

Auto

 lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending 

on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto)

  First/Second/Third Boot Device

 

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and 

press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-

HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 

  Password Check 

 

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS 

Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the 

Set Supervisor/User Password

 item in 

the BIOS Main Menu.

 

Setup  

 

A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

 

System    

 A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.

  HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

 

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard 

drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings 

when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

  Limit CPUID Max. to 3

 (Note)

 

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to 

Disabled

 for Windows 

XP operating system; set this item to 

Enabled

 for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. 

(Default: Disabled)

  No-Execute Memory Protect

 (Note)

 

Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the 

computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup

-

porting software and system. (Default: Enabled)

  Delay For HDD (Secs)

 

Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The ad-

justable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0)

  Full Screen LOGO Show

 

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays 

normal POST message. (Default: Enabled)

  Init Display First

 

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express 

graphics card, or the onboard graphics.

 

PCI   

 

Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)

 

Onboard   

Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 

 

PCIE x16   

Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.

Summary of Contents for GA-H61-S3

Page 1: ...GA H61 S3 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME H61S3 1001R...

Page 2: ...Motherboard GA H61 S3 Aug 31 2011 Aug 31 2011 Motherboard GA H61 S3...

Page 3: ...may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the U...

Page 4: ...1 6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1 7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2 1 Startup Screen 20 2 2 The Main Menu 21 2 3 MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T 22 2 4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2 5 Advanc...

Page 5: ...ce only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA1155 ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT F_PANEL ATX_12V Intel H61 CODEC CLR_CMOS M_BIOS B_BIOS COMA VGA US...

Page 6: ...al BIOS COM Port 8 USB 2 0 1 1 LPC Bus DDR3 1333 1066 800 MHz PCI Express Bus iTE IT8728 4 SATA 3Gb s DMI 2 0 FDI x16 Dual Channel Memory Line Out Front Speaker Out MIC Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Li...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...t 1 x D Sub port Audio Realtek VIA HD audio codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel a...

Page 9: ...ARD 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...

Page 10: ...e 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...

Page 11: ...ollowing 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...

Page 12: ...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 cab...

Page 13: ...ff 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...

Page 14: ...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 use...

Page 15: ...e 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 3 4 5 CPU...

Page 16: ...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 t...

Page 17: ...system startup If a problem is detected the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis fr...

Page 18: ...signments please contact the chassis manufacturer For HD Front Panel Audio ForAC 97 Front PanelAudio Pin No Definition 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...

Page 19: ...SB 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 powe...

Page 20: ...To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instabili...

Page 21: ...u 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 desc...

Page 22: ...Enter BIOS Version E5 BCLK 99 80 MHz CPU Frequency 3193 73 MHz Memory Frequency 1330 76 MHz Total Memory Size 1024 MB CPU Temperature 33o C Vcore 1 200 V DRAM Voltage 1 572 V Move Enter Select PU PD...

Page 23: ...elp F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level CPU Clock Ratio 31X CPU Frequency 3 10GHz 100x31 Intel R Turbo Boost Tech Note Auto Turbo Ratio 1 Core Note 34 A...

Page 24: ...es CPU Multi Threading Note Allows you to determine whether to enable multi threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function This feature only works for operating systems that...

Page 25: ...at supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Move Enter...

Page 26: ...ry performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automati cally configure this setting Default Auto Channel A B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Channel A Timing...

Page 27: ...ure adjusts Vdroop keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this set...

Page 28: ...d Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level 2 4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copy...

Page 29: ...l Errors No Errors All But Keyboard Default Memory These fields are read only and are determined by the BIOS POST 2 5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Adv...

Page 30: ...stem A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program HDD S M A R T Capability Enables or disables the S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology capabilit...

Page 31: ...evel SATA AHCI Mode Intel H61 Chipset Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode Defa...

Page 32: ...d party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip D...

Page 33: ...Default Enabled Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following Date of Month Alarm Turn on the system at a s...

Page 34: ...e password settings AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss Soft Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default Full On Th...

Page 35: ...ults MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status ESC Quit Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10...

Page 36: ...Enter again The message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear indicating the password has been can celled 2 11 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Change Set D...

Page 37: ...it Setup Exit Without Saving Quit Without Saving Y N N Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers first install the operating system After installing the operating system insert the...

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