RX61H User’s Manual Intel® H61 Micro ATX Motherboard (mATX) supports 2nd/3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processors (Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge Processors) Ver 1.
RX61H User’s Manual Safety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
RX61H User’s Manual Safety Declaration This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RX61H User’s Manual About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
RX61H User’s Manual Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key ++ If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: ++ Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, Command then suppl
RX61H User’s Manual Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x RX61H Micro-ATX Main board 1 x DVD-ROM contains OS device drivers 2 x SATA cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
RX61H User’s Manual Revision History Revision V 1.
RX61H User’s Manual Table of Content Specifications Summary ......................................................................................................9 Specifications......................................................................................................................10 Chapter 1 - Product Introduction.......................................................................................12 1.1 Product highlights....................................................................
RX61H User’s Manual Specifications Summary CPU Chipset Memory Display Audio LAN Features Socket LGA1155 supports Core i7/i5/i3, Celeron, Pentium CPU Intel® H61 2 x 240 Pin DIMM sockets supports DDR3 memories 1066/1333 MHz up to 16GB Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000/4000; DVMT Support up to 1.7GB Memory Realtek® ALC892, 5.1 with Multiple Streaming HD Audio Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet controller Intel 82583V Gigabit Ethernet controller (Optional) 1 x PCI-E x16 Expansion 2 x PCI-E x1 1 x PCI 2.
RX61H User’s Manual Specifications System CPU Socket LGA1155 supports Core i7/i5/i3 , Celeron, Pentium CPU BIOS AMI 32 Mb BIOS System Chipset Intel® H61 I/O Chipset Nuvoton NCT6776F Memory 2 x 240 Pin DIMM sockets supports DDR3 memories 1066/1333 MHz up to 16GB Watchdog Timer Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step H/W Status Monitor Expansion Slots Monitoring temperatures, voltages, and cooling fan status.
RX61H User’s Manual 4 x USB 2.0 1 x 3 Audio Jacks(Line-in/Line-Out/Mic in) Internal I/O Connector 4 x SATAII connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB 2.
RX61H User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Product Introduction 1.1 Product highlights 1.1.1 Product Overview Supports latest Intel LGA 1155 CPU-socket interface processor, the 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 desktop processors which are built on 32 nm and 22nm technologies to provide smart performance and responsiveness on executing tasks, It combines the CPU and GPU to offer fantastic HD media and graphics, especially on 3D gaming experience. Doubles the bandwidth of your system memory up to 25.
RX61H User’s Manual - LinuxWorks 1.1.3 Key Architecture Features • Supports Intel LGA 1155 CPU, the 2nd, 3rd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 desktop processors. -22nm, 32nm monolithic die -Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 4000/3000/2000) & memory controller -4 &2 Cores, up to 6MB LLC -HW accelerated video CODECs - Compatible with high speed DDR3-1333 -PCIe* (CPU): Gen 2.
RX61H User’s Manual - SMBus 2.0 - LPC Bus Supports SPI devices - Hardware Monitor Fan control (Voltage, Temp) Watchdog timer • Power Management - Dual Dynamic Power Management Separate power planes for cores and memory controller - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.2 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.3 Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.3.
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RX61H User’s Manual Jumpers Label Function Note Page JCOMS1 Load CMOS Default 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 33 PSON1 AT/ATX Power Select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 34 JCOMPWR1,2 COM1, COM2 RI/+5V/+12V Select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 1155-land package. Your boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever B To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3.
RX61H User’s Manual B A 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the top-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle CPU notch Alignment key 5. Pull back the load lever , then push the load lever (A) until it snaps into the retention tab. A The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
RX61H User’s Manual 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A A B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. FAN 1 CPU FAN Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
RX61H User’s Manual 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 240-pin DDR2 DIMM. DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
RX61H User’s Manual For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. 1.
RX61H User’s Manual 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked retaining clip A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM socket. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips downward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlocked retaining clip Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.6 Expansion Card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.6.4 PCI Express x 1 slot This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 slots that complies with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows an expansion card installed on the PCI Express x 1 slot. 1.6.5 PCI slot This motherboard supports one PCI slot that complies with the PCI specifications. The following figure shows a audio card installed on the PCI slot.
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RX61H User’s Manual 1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (JCMOS1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.7.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1) This jumper allows you to select ATX Mode or AT mode . 1.7.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. COM port. This 9-pin D-SUB port connects 4. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. 5. DVI Port Dual Link DVI-D, 24-Pin 7. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (FAN 1, FAN2, FAN 3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 280mA (3.36 W max.) at 4800rpm or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Note: FAN1 – CPU Fan; FAN2 – System Fan; FAN3 – Chassis Fan Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL) ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button (Pin 6-8 PWRBT) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch and holding it for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1) The connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 38 RX61H User’s Manual Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.5 Digital IO Connector (JDIO1) This connector is for 8-bit General purpose I/O function. 1.8.6 LPT Port Connector (LPT) This connector is for print port.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.7 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAUD1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high‑definition audio capability. 1.8.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.9 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors support SATA 2.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
RX61H User’s Manual 1.8.10 USB connectors (USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 1.8.
RX61H User’s Manual This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
RX61H User’s Manual Chapter 2 - BIOS Setup 2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.1.1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key(s) Function Description →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Select ＋/－ Change Opt. F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimal Defaults F4 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.1.2 List Box This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable items in the menu you selected. 2.1.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.3 Main Setup This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. BIOS Information Displays the BIOS version CPU Information Displays the auto-detected CPU information Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory information System Date The date format is ,,,.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4 Advanced BIOS Setup Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Chipset configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.1 PCI Subsystem Setting The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. PCI Bus Driver Version Displays the information of PCI Bus Driver Version .
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.2 ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSPEND button is press. Configuration options: [S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)] S3 Video Repost [Disabled] Enable or disable S3 video repost Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enable or disable system wake on alarm even. When enabled, system will wake upon the hr/min/sec specified.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.3 CPU configuration CPU configuration Displays the CPU information Active Processor Cores [All] Select the numbers of cores in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] It depends on each CPU type. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When enable, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
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RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.5 USB Configuration USB Configuration Parameters USB Device Display how many devices are connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.6 Super IO Configuration System Super IO Chip Parameters.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.6.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA) Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port [Enable] Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Setting [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Change Setting[Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.6.2 Serial Port 2 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB) Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enable] Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Setting [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] Change Setting[Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.6.3 Parallel Port Configuration Set parameters of parallel port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port [Enable] Enable or Disable parallel port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Setting [IO=378h; IRQ=7] Change Setting [Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=7] [IO=378h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9.
RX61H User’s Manual Watch Dog Timer [Disabled] Enabled or disabled watch dog timer function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GPIO Group Control [Disabled] Configure the digital GPIO pins Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configuration options: [Input] [Output low] [Output high] 2.4.
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RX61H User’s Manual 2.4.7.1.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Set Chassis, CPU and System smart fan function Chassis Smart Fan Target [Disabled] Enabled or Disabled Chassis Smart Fan Function Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] Chassis MIN.FAN Speed(%) [62.5%] Set minimum chassis fan speed Configuration options: [12.5%] [25%] [37.5%] [50%] [62.5%] [75%] [87.
RX61H User’s Manual Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] System MIN.FAN Speed(%) [62.5%] Set minimum system fan speed Configuration options: [12.5%] [25%] [37.5%] [50%] [62.5%] [75%] [87.5%] 2.4.
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RX61H User’s Manual 2.8.1.1 PCI Express Configuration 2.8.1.1.1 PCI Express Root Port 1 PCIe Speed [Auto] Select PCI Express port speed Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1][Gen2] 2.8.1.1.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.8.1.2 USB Configuration EHCI1 [Enabled] Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI1 [Enabled] Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.8.1.3 PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia [Auto] Control detection of the Azalia device Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Amplifer GAIN(db) [15.3db] Select Amplifier GAIN value Configuration options: [15.3db] [21.2db] [27.2db] [31.8db] LAN1 Controller [Enabled] Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN1 Option-ROM [Disabled] Enable/Disable LAN1 boot option for legacy network devices.
RX61H User’s Manual LAN2 Controller [Enabled] (Optional) Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN2 Option-ROM [Disabled] (Optional) Enable/Disable LAN2 boot option for legacy network devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last state] 2.8.
RX61H User’s Manual 2.8.2.1 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be primary display or select SG for switchable Gfx Configuration options: [Auto] [IGD] [PEG] Internal Graphics [Auto] Set internal graphics Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated Mem [64M] Select DVMT 5.
RX61H User’s Manual Configuration options: [VBIOS Default] [CRT] [DVI] 2.8.2.2 PCIe Configuration PEG0 – Gen X [Auto] Set PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1 – Gen3 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG0 ASPM [Auto] Control ASPM support for the PEG: Device 1 Function 0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.
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RX61H User’s Manual 2.8 Save & Exit Save changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving the changes.
