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Gigabyte GA-H61TN User Manual

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GA-H77TN
GA-B75TN
GA-H61TN
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
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Gigabyte GA-H61TN Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Supported memory clock speeds800, 1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Processor thermal power (max)65 W
Intel® Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesi3-3xxx, i5-3xxx, i7-3xxx
CPU fan connectorYes
USB 2.0 connectors4
Number of SATA connectors-
Number of SATA II connectors3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors0
HDMI version1.3a
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Cooling typePassive
Component forNettop
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H61
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Power supply, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormini ITX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II
DirectX version11
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width170 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Copyright and Disclaimer

Documentation Classifications

Information about GIGABYTE's documentation types, including the User's Manual.

Box Contents

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Hardware Installation Precautions

Product Specifications Overview

CPU and Chipset Specifications

Details on supported CPUs, LGA1155 package, and Intel H77/B75/H61 chipsets.

Memory and Graphics Specifications

Information on DDR3 memory support, HDMI, DisplayPort, and LVDS connectors.

Audio, LAN, and Expansion Slot Specs

Specifications for Realtek ALC887 audio, GbE LAN, PCI Express, and Mini PCI Express slots.

Storage Interface Details

Details on SATA 6Gb/s, SATA 3Gb/s, and mSATA connectors for different models.

Connectivity and Internal Connectors

USB Port Specifications

Details on USB 3.0/2.0 ports available on the back panel and internal headers.

Internal Connector Guide

Listing and description of internal connectors like CPU fan, SATA, USB, and front panel headers.

Back Panel Connector Guide

Details on back panel connectors including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, and audio jacks.

System Features and Specifications

Hardware Monitor and BIOS Specs

Information on system voltage, temperature, fan speed monitoring, and BIOS flash/features.

Operating System and Form Factor

Details on OS support and the Thin Mini-ITX form factor dimensions.

CPU and Memory Installation

CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Guidelines for safely installing the CPU and CPU cooler, including thermal paste application.

Memory and Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for installing RAM modules and expansion cards, emphasizing safety precautions.

Back Panel Connector Details

DC Power Jack and RJ-45 LAN Port

Connection instructions for DC power and details on RJ-45 LAN port LED states.

DisplayPort and HDMI Port Features

Information on DisplayPort and HDMI interfaces, including resolution and audio support.

Additional Back Panel Ports

USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Port Usage

Guidelines for using USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports with various devices.

Audio Jacks: Line Out and MIC In

Description of Line Out (Green) and MIC In (Pink) jacks for audio connectivity.

Internal Connector Identification

Front Panel and SATA Connectors

Front Panel Header Pinout

Pin assignments for connecting chassis front panel components like power, reset, and LEDs.

SATA0 Connector Details

Pin definitions for SATA0 (6Gb/s and 3Gb/s) connectors.

SATA Connectors: SATA1 and SATA2

SATA1 Connector Pinout

Pin definitions for SATA1 (6Gb/s and 3Gb/s) connectors.

SATA2 Connector Pinout

Pin definitions for SATA2 (3Gb/s) connectors.

SATA3 and USB Header Connectors

SATA3 Connector Pinout

Pin definitions for SATA3 (3Gb/s) connectors.

FUSB2_1 USB Header Pinout

Pin definitions for the FUSB2_1 USB 2.0/1.1 header.

More Internal Headers: USB and Audio

FUSB2_2, FUSB2_3, FUSB2_5 USB Headers

Pin definitions for FUSB2_2, FUSB2_3, FUSB2_5 USB 2.0/1.1 headers.

Front Panel Audio Header Pinout

Pin assignments for the front panel audio header supporting HD and AC'97 audio.

Display and LVDS Connectors

DISPLAY_BRT Header Pinout

Pin definitions for Flat Panel Display Headers used for backlight control.

LVDS Header Pinout

Pin definitions for LVDS headers used for low-voltage differential signaling.

Fan and Microphone Connectors

CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN Header Details

Information on 4-pin fan headers for CPU and system fans, including speed control.

DMIC_CON Digital Microphone Header

Pin definitions for the digital microphone header.

Power and Display Switch Connectors

ATX_19V Power Connector

Details of the 2-pin power connector for integrated 19V chassis power supply.

MON_SW Header for Display Switch

Pin definitions for the flat panel display switch header.

Backlight and Speaker Connections

BL_SW Back Light Switch Header

Pin definitions for the back light switch header used for screen adjustment.

SPKR Speaker Header Details

Pin assignments for the speaker header for system startup beep codes.

CMOS Battery and Clearing Jumper

BATTERY Connector and Replacement

Information on the battery connector and precautions for battery replacement.

CLR_CMOS Jumper for Resetting BIOS

Instructions for using the CLR_CMOS jumper to reset BIOS values to factory defaults.

LVDS and Display Power Jumpers

LCD_VCC LVDS Drive Voltage Jumper

Configuration of jumpers for different screen voltage settings for LVDS.

FPD_PWR Flat Panel Display Power Jumper

Jumper settings for selecting operating voltage for the backlight panel.

WIFI Indicator and SATA Power

WF_LED WIFI Activity Indicator Header

Pin definitions for connecting a WiFi operation indicator LED.

SATA_PWR SATA Power Connector

Instructions for connecting the SATA power connector to SATA devices.

BIOS Setup Overview

Accessing BIOS Setup

How to enter the BIOS Setup program by pressing the F2 key during POST.

BIOS Setup Function Keys

Explanation of function keys used for navigation and control within the BIOS Setup utility.

BIOS Setup Menu Structure

Main and Advanced BIOS Menus

Overview of the Main menu items and Advanced menu for enhanced features.

Chipset, Boot, and Security Menu Functions

Details on Chipset configuration, boot sequence, and system security settings.

Save & Exit Options in BIOS

Explanation of options to save changes, discard changes, and exit the BIOS Setup.

BIOS Main Menu Details

Navigating the Main Menu

Instructions on using arrow keys and Enter to navigate and select items in the Main Menu.

Main Menu Help and Advanced Options

On-screen descriptions and how to access advanced options via Ctrl+F1.

BIOS Information Displayed

Information shown in the Main Menu: BIOS Vendor, version, date, memory, etc.

BIOS Information Fields Explained

BIOS Vendor and Version Details

Explanation of BIOS Vendor, Core Version, Compliancy, and Project Version fields.

Date, Time, MAC, and Memory Information

Details on BIOS Build Date/Time, MAC Address, Total Memory, and Memory Frequency.

BIOS Advanced Menu Navigation

Navigating the Advanced Menu

How to select and enter submenus within the Advanced menu for hardware configuration.

DDR Over Voltage Setting

Option to enable or disable DDR over voltage for memory configuration.

BIOS Advanced: ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State Configuration

Setting the highest ACPI sleep state (S1, S3) for system standby.

BIOS Advanced: CPU Configuration

CPU Identification and Speed

Display of CPU type, signature, speed, cores, and cache information.

CPU Technologies: HT, VT-x, SMX

Information on Intel Hyper-Threading, VT-x, and SMX technologies support.

Advanced CPU Features

Execute Disable Bit Function

Explanation of the Execute Disable Bit for protection against buffer overflow attacks.

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT and VT-d)

Configuration of Intel Virtualization Technology for running multiple OS or for Directed I/O.

BIOS Advanced: SATA Configuration

SATA Mode Selection (IDE, RAID, AHCI)

Options to configure SATA controllers as IDE, RAID, or AHCI mode.

Serial ATA Port Identification

Identifying Serial ATA and mSATA types of hard disks installed in the computer.

BIOS Advanced: Rapid Start Technology

Intel Rapid Start Technology (IRSTe)

Enabling/disabling Intel Rapid Start Technology for faster system resume.

IRSTe Wake and Entry Settings

Configuring S3 RTC Wake entry and entry timer for Rapid Start Technology.

BIOS Advanced: Hardware Monitor

CPU/System Fan Fail Detect

Enabling or disabling warnings for CPU/System fan failures.

CPU/System SMART FAN Control

Enabling or disabling the smart fan control function for CPU and system fans.

System/CPU Temperature and Fan Speed

Displaying real-time system/CPU temperature and fan speeds (RPM).

BIOS Advanced: Smart Connect Technology

ISCT Configuration

Enabling or disabling the Intel Smart Connect Technology.

BIOS Advanced: Network Stack

Network Stack Configuration

Enabling or disabling network booting for OS installation.

IPv4 and IPv6 PXE Support

Enabling or disabling IPv4 and IPv6 PXE support for network booting.

BIOS Advanced: CPU PPM Configuration

EIST and Turbo Mode Settings

Configuration of Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and Turbo Mode for CPU performance.

CPU C3/C6 Report for Power Saving

Enabling CPU C3/C6 states for enhanced power saving during system halt.

BIOS Advanced: Realtek LAN Controller

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Info

Displaying driver information and configuring Realtek ethernet controller parameters.

BIOS Chipset Menu

Azalia, Verb Table, and Onboard LAN Settings

Configuring onboard audio (Azalia), Verb Table, and onboard LAN controller.

ERP Support and Restore AC Power Loss

Enabling ERP support and configuring system behavior after AC power loss.

LVDS Control Function

Enabling or disabling the LVDS control function for display connectivity.

BIOS Boot Menu

Boot Configuration Options

Setting Bootup NumLock State, Fast Boot, and boot drive priorities.

Boot Option #1/2/3 and BBS Priorities

Configuring boot order for hard drives, optical drives, and other bootable devices.

BIOS Boot: CSM Parameters

Launch CSM and Boot Option Filter

Enabling/disabling CSM and selecting boot OS types (UEFI/Legacy).

PXE and Storage OpROM Policies

Configuring UEFI or legacy option ROM for LAN and storage controllers.

BIOS Boot: Video and PCI ROM Priority

Launch Video OpROM Policy

Selecting UEFI or legacy option ROM for the video controller.

Other PCI Device ROM Priority

Setting UEFI or legacy option ROM priority for other PCI devices.

BIOS Security Menu

Administrator and User Passwords

Setting Administrator and User passwords to protect BIOS access and system boot.

System Mode State and Secure Boot

Displaying system mode and configuring Secure Boot for enhanced system integrity.

BIOS Security: Secure Boot Mode

Secure Boot Mode Configuration

Defining the Secure Boot Mode as Standard or Custom.

BIOS Exit Menu Options

Save Changes and Exit Options

Options to save changes and exit, or discard changes and exit the BIOS setup.

Save/Discard Changes and Reset Options

Options to save or discard changes and reset the system.

Restore Defaults Option

Loading default BIOS settings by selecting the Restore Defaults option.

BIOS Exit: User Defaults and Boot Override

Save and Restore User Defaults

Saving current settings as user defaults or restoring previously saved user defaults.

Boot Override Options

Configuring the boot device or launching EFI Shell from a filesystem device.

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