USER'S MANUAL

Of
Intel H61 Express Chipset
Based
M/B for Intel LGA 1155 Processors

NO. G03-I61M2-F

Rev: 2.0

Release date: August, 2011

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.
 Environmental Safety Instruction
z Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any
area where it may become wet.

z 0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request of
the main chipset)

z Generally 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.

z The 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.

z Attention 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.

i
 TABLE OF CONTENT
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 ...........................................................4
2-1 CPU INSTALLATION ........................................................................................4
2-2 MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION.................................................................5
2-3 EXPANSION SLOTS...........................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS, HEADERS & JUMPERS SETTING............................6
3-1 MOTHERBOARD INTERNAL CONNECTORS ..................................................6
3-2 I/O BACK PANEL CONNECTORS.....................................................................9
3-3 HEADERS ...........................................................................................................10
3-4 JUMPER SETTING .............................................................................................12
CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP ....................................................................................13
4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS ....................................................................................13
4-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................................................................................13

ii
 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
1
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 z U-ATX PCB size: 17.5 cm x 23.0 cm
Chipset z Intel H61 Express Chipset
z supports the innovative Intel LGA 1155 socket Intel®
CPU Socket Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3 Processor
z DDRIII module slot x 2
z Support 2pcs DDRIII 800/DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333
Memory Slot
memory modules expandable to 8 GB
z Support dual channel function
z 1pcs PCI-Express 2.0 x16 by16 lane slot
Expansion Slots
z 1pcs PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot
z The Intel H61chipset supports four internal SATA ports for
Serial ATA2
four SATA devices providing 3.0 Gb/sec data transfer rate
z Integrated megabit PCI-E LAN chip that supports Fast
LAN chip Ethernet LAN function of providing 10/100 Mbps data
transfer rate
z 6-CHHD Audio Codec integrated
HD Audio Chip
z Audio driver and utility included
BIOS z AMI 32MB DIP Flash ROM
z PS/2 mouse connector x1
z PS/2 keyboard connector x 1
z VGA connector x1
z DVI connector x1
z HDMI connectorx1
z USB 2.0 port x4 and header x2
Multi I/O z RJ-45 LAN connector x1
z Audio connector x1 (6-CH Audio)
z Front panel audio Header x1
z HDMI-SPDIF header x1
z Front panel header x1
z PWELED header x1
z Speaker header x1
z Intel H61 Chipset based motherboard
z DVD for motherboard utilities
Item Checklist z User’s Manual
z SATA Cable
z I/O back panel shield

2
 1-3 Layout Diagram
PS/2 Keyboard Port
RJ-45 LAN Port

Line-IN
VGA Port DVI Port
Line-OUT

MIC-IN

PS/2 Keyboard Port HDMI Port

USB 2.0 Ports

KB/MS Power on (JP1) CPU FAN1 Header

PS/2 Mouse port

Over Keyboard Port

ATX 12V
Power Connector DDRIII Slot x 2
VGA Port

DVI Port

CPU Socket
HDMI port ATX Power Connector

USB 2.0 ports

RJ-45 over
USB 2.0 ports
PCI Express2.0 x16 Lane slot
Audio Connector

HDMI-SPDIF Header JBAT

6-CH HD Audio Chip
SYSFAN1 Header
SATA 1 Connector
PCI Express 2.0x1 slots
Front Panel Audio Header SATA 2 Connector
Intel H61 Chipset
JP2
Megabit LAN Chip Power LED Header
SATA 3 Connector

JW-FP1 Header SATA 4 Connector

USB Headers
Speaker Header

3
 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.

Alignment key

Pin-1 Indicator

4
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.
DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)

DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3)

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.

5
2-3 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.

PCI-E2.0 x16@16 Lane Slot

PCI-E 2.0 x1 slot

6
 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-pin power plug Figure 2：24-pin power plug

7
(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.

3 4
+12V +12V
GND GND
2
Pin1
ATX12V

(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

8
3-2 I/O Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Mouse Port RJ-45 LAN Port
Line-IN
VGA Port DVI Port Line-OUT

MIC-IN

PS/2 Keyboard Port HDMI Port

USB 2.0 Ports

(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
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

9
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.

Aud io- GND

Audio -JD

LINE2 -JD
M IC2-JD
KEY
AUD IO 2 10
Pi n 1 9

MIC2-L
MIC2-R

Lineout2 -R
Sen se-FB
Lineout2 -L
Line-Out, M IC Headers

(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. +DATA
- DATA
GND
VCC

OC

Pin 1
-DATA
+DATA
GND
VCC

USB Port Header

(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.

10
 PWR LED

PWRBTN
PWRLED
PWRBTN
VCC5

GND
PWRLED
Pin 1
JW FP
SPEAK
Pin 1 Pin 1

RSTSW
HDDLE
VCC5

GND
SPKR

NC
VCC5
GND
NC

HDLED

RESET
System Case Connections

(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.

CPUFAN
1 4

SYSFAN1 3

(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_OUT GND
1 2

HDMI_SPDIF Header

11
3-4 Jumper Setting
(1) KB/MS Power on Function Enabled/Disabled: JP1

JP1 JP1

1-2 Closed: KB/MS Power ON Disable (Default) 2-3 Closed: KB/MS Power ON Enabled

Keyboard /Mouse Power On Setting

(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

JBAT JBAT

1-2 Closed Normal 2-3 Closed clear Cmos

CMOS RAM Clear Setting

12
 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 1. Make sure power cable is security
power light don’t illuminate, fan inside plugged in. 2. Replace cable. 3.
power supply doesn’t turn on. Contact technical support.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights Using ever pressure on both ends of
are on, power indicator lights are lit, the DIMM , press down firmly until the
and hard drive is spinning. module snaps into places.
System doesn’t boot from hard disk 1. Check cable running from disk to
drive, can be booted from optical drive. 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 1. Back up date and applications files.
drive .Hard disk can be read and 2. Reformat the hard drive. Reinstall
applications can be used but booting applications and date using backup
from hard disk is impossible. disks.
Screen message says “Invalid Review system‘s equipment .Make
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure” sure correct information on is in setup.

13