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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction...................................................................................1 Feature............................................................................................2 Specifications................................................................................4 Motherboard Components..........................................................
iv Boot Menu..............................................................................38 Security Menu........................................................................39 Exit Menu...............................................................................40 Updating the BIOS..................................................................41 Chapter 4 43 Using the Motherboard Software 43 About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM...................................
1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H-G11 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for latest Intel® CoreTM Family/Pentium®/Celeron® processors* for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on Intel® H61 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
2 Feature Processor The motherboard uses a LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following features: • Accommodates latest Intel ® Core TM Family/Pentium ®/Celeron ® processors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.
3 Giga LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN provides the following features: • • • Supports PCI Express TM 1.1 Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • • One Mini PCI Express slot (supports half-card) Two SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: • One LAN port • One HDMI port • Four USB 2.
4 Specifications • • LGA1155 socket for latest Intel ® Core TM Family/Pentium ®/ Celeron® processors Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU DMI 2.0GT/s Chipset • Intel® H61 Chipset Memory • • • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SO-DIMM CPU • Expansion Slot • 1 x Mini PCI Express slot (supports half-card) Storage • Supported by Intel® H61 Express Chipset - SATA * 2 3.
5 Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard
6 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL 1. CPU Socket 2. SPEAKER 3. F_AUDIO 4. CLR_CMOS 5. MINI-PCIE1X 6. SATA1~2 7. LCD_SEL1~2 8. ME_DISABLE 9. HDD_PW 10. ODD_PW 11. F_USB1 12. TS 13. CAMERA 14. MCR 15. F_PANEL 16. SYS_FAN 17. CPU_FAN 18. LCD_OFF 19. LVDS 20. SO-DIMM1~2 21. FPD COMPONENTS LGA1155 socket for latest Intel® CoreTM Family/Pentium® /Celeron® Processors Speaker header Front panel audio header Clear CMOS jumper Mini PCI Express x1 slot (supports half-card) Serial ATA 3.
7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • • • • • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges.
8 Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
9 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL CLR_CMOS 3-pin ME_DISABLE 3-pin Clear CMOS Disable ME 2-3: CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. 1-2: ME ENABLE 1 CLR_CMOS 1 2-3: ME DISABLE ME_ENABLE 1-2: 21.5’’ AUO M215HW03 LCD_SEL1 LCD_SEL2 1-2: 21.5’’ AUO M215HW03 LCD_SEL2 LCD_SEL1 2-3: 21.
10 To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”. Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan.
11 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Disengaging of the Load Lever · Press the hook of lever down and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab. B. Opening of the Load Plate · Lift the tail of the load lever. · Rotate the load plate to fully open position. C. Removing the Cap · Be careful not to touch the contact at any time. D. Inserting the Package · Grasp the package. Ensure to grasp on the edge of the substrate.
12 1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/ heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary. 2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU. 3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
13 * For reference only Installing the Motherboard
14 Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
15 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
16 F_USB1: Front Panel USB header The motherboard has one USB 2.0 header supporting two USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
17 ODD_PW: ODD power connector This connector is used to provide power for the 0DD. Pin 1 2 3 Signal Name +5V +5V GND TS: Touch board header Pin Signal Name 1 2 3 +5V USB_N USB_P 4 5 GND Key CAMERA: CCD header Pin Signal Name 1 2 3 +5V USB_N USB_P 4 5 GND Key MCR: Card reader header Pin Signal Name 1 2 3 +5V USB_N USB_P 4 5 GND Key LCD_OFF: Panel switch This connector is used to provide power for the 0DD.
18 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/SATA Hard Drive. About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation.
19 Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: DC_IN Port Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter. USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. Audio Ports Use the two audio ports to connect audio devices. The left jack is for microphone. The right jack is for stereo line-out singal.
20 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1 2 3 4 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case speaker cable to SPEAKER.
21 CPU_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal Name GND +12V Sense PWM Function System Ground Power +12V Sensor PWM Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
22 Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases.
23 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
24 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values. Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.
25 In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a icon . The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
26 System Language (English) This item is used to set system language. System Date & Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. Advaned Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.
27 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Exit Enabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
28 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the paeameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed : : 1762 RPM 0 RPM -=- PECI Mode -=Offset to TCC Activation Temp. : : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
29 Smart Fan Mode (Normal) This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.
30 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Management Setup Resume By PME Resume By USB 1.x/2.0(S3) EUP Function Disabled Disabled Disabled Security Exit About Resume By PCI/PCI-E/LAN/Ext. USB3.0 PME : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
31 ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Main Advanced ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State Chipset Boot Security Exit Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will S3 (Suspend to RAM) enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
32 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. 64-bit (Supported) This item shows the computer supports 64-bit. Processor Speed (3400MHz) This item shows the current processor speed. Processor Stepping (206a6) This item shows the processor stepping version. Microcode Revision (28) This item shows the Microcode version. Processor Cores (4) This item shows the core number of the processor.
33 SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. SATA Configuration SATA Mode IDE Mode SATA Port1 Not Present : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Mode (IDE Mode) Use this item to select SATA mode.
34 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced ISCT Configuration Chipset Boot Disabled Security Exit Enable/Disable ISCT Configuration : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ISCT Configuration (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable ISCT configuration.
35 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset Boot System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration Security Exit System Agent (SA) Parameters : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
36 PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Boot PCH Configuration Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Azalia internal HDMI codec Enabled Enabled Security Exit Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
37 ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FW Version 8.1.0.1248 : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME FW Version (8.1.0.1248) This item shows the ME FW version. Press to return to the Chipset Menu page.
38 Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
39 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Main Advanced Administrator Password Status User Password Status Chipset Boot Not Install Not Install Security Exit Set Administrator Password Administrator Password System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Setup Disabled Disabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
40 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Back to EZ Mode Security Exit Go back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
41 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. 2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.
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43 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8 The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it: Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.
44 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
45 Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Manual Installation If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers.
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47 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. a) System does not power up and the fans are not running. 1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse.
48 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan. Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure. 1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper.
If fail, contact RMA CLR CMOS and restart. Yes Halt at POST screen Yes Check if monitor has display Yes Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. - need to CLRCMOS. HDD problem.
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