Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H-USB3 Motherboard Intel Core Socket 1155 Intel H61 mATX Gigabit LAN (rev. 1.0)

Summary

GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards are the latest range of next-generation desktop motherboards based on the Intel H61 Express Chipset with support for 2nd generation \'Sandy Bridge\' Intel Core CPUs. Not only delivering Intel\'s industry-leading performance and advanced integrated graphics capabilities, GIGABYTE Super4 motherboards are equipped with a comprehensive range of unique features that offer mainstream PC users the most compelling platform on the market today. Hybrid EFI Technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE\'s mature BIOS platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products with 3TB+ HDD support from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using GIGABYTE\'s @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE website. GIGABYTE DualBIOS is a patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS now supports 3TB+ (terabyte) hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and enables more data storage on a single hard drive. GIGABYTE strongly believes that in 2011, HD audio playback is a standard specification, and as such, we have made Blu-ray audio playback a standard for all of our motherboards. All of GIGABYTE\'s 2011 motherboards feature higher capability audio solution with 108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback quality to deliver high-performance, multi-channel HD audio. SNR is a comparison of the amount of signal to the amount of noise such as hiss present in the signal (expressed in Decibels). A higher SNR equals a better audio experience. For example, 108dB, is a high audio specification, as this means the audio signal is 108dB higher than the level of the noise. GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards incorporate an Intel approved Intersil PWM controller that is VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) compliant. This means that it offers new features that include SerialVID (SVID) which transfers power management information between the processor and voltage regulator controller, allowing more robust and efficient signaling control between the CPU and PWM controller - hence, delivering a more energy efficient platform.

Description

Navigating through the BIOS to change system settings can be a daunting task for users not familiar with control \'F\'functions and mouse-less navigation. While some EFI BIOS try to address this with a mouse friendly environment, many implementations still lack a certain ease-of-use necessary for most people. With GIGABYTE Touch BIOS, GIGABYTE engineers have completely re-imagined how users can interact with their BIOS, allowing for a more intuitive user experience. In fact, with a touch screen monitor, GIGABYTE Touch BIOS is as easy to use as most apps on your iPhone. GIGABYTE motherboards boast SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an additional onboard host controller. With superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, users are able to experience a theoretical 10x improvement over USB 2.0. Additionally, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 assures users of long term use of their legacy USB 2.0 devices. HDMI is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video interface standard designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data and to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices, such as LCD monitors, digital projectors, and so on. In addition, the DVI interface is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

Features

Specifications

• CPU

Installed Processors (Max)-0 (1)
Processor-( ) (L1 Cache) (L2 Cache) (L3 Cache)
Supported Processor Manufacturer-Intel
Supported Processors-Intel Core i7 processors • Intel Core i5 processors • Intel Core i3 processors • Intel Pentium processors • Intel Celeron processors
Socket-Socket 1155

• Motherboard

Chipset-Intel \r H61
Input/Output Controller-iTE IT8728
SATA Supported-Yes \r 4 x SATA 3Gb/s

• Rear Panel I/O Ports

VGA Port-1 x D-Sub Port
Digital Port-1 x DVI-D Port
HDMI Port-1 x HDMI
Audio Line In Ports-1 x Line in
Audio Line Out Ports-1 x Line Out
Microphone In Port-1 x Microphone Port
Keyboard Port-1 x PS/2
Mouse Port-1 x PS/2
RJ-45 Ports-1 x RJ-45 Port
USB Ports-2 x USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0

• Internal I/O Connectors

SATA Connectors-4 x SATA 3Gb/s
USB Connectors-2 x USB 2.0
Serial Connectors-1 x Serial Port Header
Parallel Connectors-1 x Parallel Port Header
Cooling Fan Support-1 x CPU Fan • 1 x System Fan
Front Panel Connectors-1 x front panel header • 1 x front panel audio header
Chassis Intrusion Connector-1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
Power Connector Port-1 x 24-pin ATX • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V

• Expansion

AGP Slots--
PCI Slots-2 slot(s)\r- PCI
PCI-X Slots--
PCI Express Slots-2 slot(s)\r- , 1 x PCI Express x16 \r, 1 x PCI Express x1

• Memory

Maximum Memory-16 GB\r 800/1066/1333 MHz\r Dual Channel DDR3
Memory Expansion Options-4 x 1.5V DDR 3 DIMM

• Graphics Device

Graphics Adaptor-Yes

• Sound

Integrated Sound-Realtek ALC889 codec • High Definition Audio • 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

• Network

Integrated Network-1 x Atheros AR8151
Network Speeds Supported-10/100/1000 Mbps

• System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported-Microsoft Windows 7 • Vista • XP

• System

BIOS-2 x 32 Mbit flash • Use of licensed AWARD BIOS • Support for DualBIOS • PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Special Features-Support for @BIOS • Support for Q-Flash • Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue • Support for Download Center • Support for Xpress Install • Support for Xpress Recovery2 • Support for EasyTune (Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.) • Support for Smart 6 • Support for Auto Green • Support for ON/OFF Charge • Support for Cloud OC • Support for 3TB+ Unlock • Support for TouchBIOS • Support for Q-Share
Jumpers-Clear CMOS jumper

• Environmental

Environmental-Operating Temperature - Humidity

• Physical

Form Factor-MicroATX
Dimensions-24.4 cm\r(W) x 22.5 cm\r(L) - Weight

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated it the product description, products come with a minimum 1 year RTB* warranty. Certain products have an increased warranty period please contact us if you wish to confirm warranty terms/duration.

*Warranty terms for certain products may require you to return your item directly to the manufacturer/supplier.