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System Language

 

Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

 

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System Date

 

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch between 

the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired value.

 

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System Time

 

Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Use 

<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> 

key to set the desired value.

 

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Access Level

 

Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is 

set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all 

BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.

 

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ATA Port Information

 

This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel H61 Chipset.

2-5  BIOS Features

 

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Boot Option Priorities

 

Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the 

first priority

 

(Boot Option #1)

 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority 

(Boot Option #2)

. The list only 

displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the 

first priority on the

 

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

 submenu will be presented here.

 

Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. 

To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.

 

Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select 

the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string.

 

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Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities

 

Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, 

and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that 

presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device 

for this type is installed.

Summary of Contents for GA-H61M-HD2

Page 1: ...GA H61M HD2 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME H61MHD2 1001R...

Page 2: ...Motherboard GA H61M HD2 Oct 19 2012 Oct 19 2012 Motherboard GA H61M HD2...

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 Us...

Page 4: ...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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2 1 Startup Screen...

Page 5: ...A2 3 R_USB CODEC CLR_CMOS M_BIOS DVI_VGA USB_LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN HDMI Realtek GbE LAN iTE Super I O The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items s...

Page 6: ...xpress Bus CPU CLK 100 MHz 1 PCI Express x16 Dual BIOS HDMI DVI I D Sub 10 USB 2 0 1 1 LPC Bus DDR3 1333 1066 800 MHz PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK 100 MHz iTE Super I O 2 PCI Express x1 4 SATA 3Gb s DMI 2...

Page 7: ...ry If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic p...

Page 8: ...I port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 1 x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter Audio Realtek ALC887 codec H...

Page 9: ...Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a Unique Features Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for EasyTune Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model S...

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: ...brand speed and chips be used for optimum performance Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that me...

Page 12: ...ormats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported audio video device The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200 but the act...

Page 13: ...de to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through th...

Page 14: ...s 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 sur...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...e the chassis Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang These fan headers are...

Page 17: ...your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management for more information Speaker Speaker Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system sta...

Page 18: ...ting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer For HD Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 G...

Page 19: ...plosion 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 yourself or uncertain about the battery model Whe...

Page 20: ...pear when the computer boots Function Keys BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power...

Page 21: ...and voltages of your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date Th...

Page 22: ...e components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings ma...

Page 23: ...or Graphics Clock Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsclock Theadjustablerangeisfrom400MHzto3200MHz Default Auto CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable ra...

Page 24: ...s feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note Enables or disables Intel C...

Page 25: ...ttings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels Normal Lets th...

Page 26: ...led allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Channel A...

Page 27: ...previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show No at next boot Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI hea...

Page 28: ...speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item Disabled Allows t...

Page 29: ...h slot For example the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only Default Auto Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Def...

Page 30: ...order from the available devices For example you can set hard drive as the first priority Boot Option 1 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority Boot Option 2 The list only displays the device with t...

Page 31: ...r disables Intel VirtualizationTechnology Virtualization enhanced by Intel VirtualizationTechnology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions W...

Page 32: ...port Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is Enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press Enter on this item...

Page 33: ...ntroller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled Init Display F...

Page 34: ...evices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed OnBoard LAN Controller 1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in net...

Page 35: ...of power from an AC power loss Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Always Off The...

Page 36: ...n the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile...

Page 37: ...he screen shot below If the driverAutorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program After inserting the driver disk Xpress I...

Page 38: ...eatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE S...

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