TH61A :: Motherboard

Motherboard

Socket : 1155

TH61A Ver. 6.x

Supports the Intel 2^nd generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1155 package
Intel H61 single chip architecture
Support 2-DIMM DDR3-1333/1066 up to 16G maximum capacity
100% X.D.C solid capacitor

Exclusive Features
- 100% Solid Caps
  With armor-plated Biostar Technology, all capacitors are placed with 100% solid capacitors that have a lasting life cycle, durability and stability for crucial components.
- BIO-Remote 2
  BIO-Remote2 Technology is featuring users a better Home Theater environment. Users who own either Android mobile or Apple goods are able to access and control your PC remotely; At this moment, you’re smart device became a intelligent and functional remote controller; more than that, BIO-Remote2 also includes both function of mouse pad and power point presentation mode. more...
- Charger Booster
  Charger booster is the best and efficient charger solution for apple devices such as iPad, iPhone. Basically, Charger booster Technology is able to boost the charging time to be more efficiency and faster once any apple goods connecting to our Motherboard. With charger booster technology, you are able to charge your apple devices up to 42 % faster. more...
- Blu-ray Audio
  Upgrading your Audio performance in the easiest way is choosing BIOSTAR ultimate Motherboard. It does support Blu-ray audio DRM (compatible driver/software) and provide the higher audio output of 24 bit/ 192KHz than the 16 bit/ 48KHz from the normal MB. You will experience the high quality sound effect with pure Blu-Ray Audio.
Chipset-CPU Features
- Intel LGA 1155 2^nd Generation Intel Core™ Processors support
  2^nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with New 32nm Intel® micro architecture / Impressive leap in energy-efficient performance / Optimized Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology / Significant advances in visual and 3D graphics capabilities / New Intel RAVX instructions for enhanced floating point intensive application performance.
- Dual Channel DDR3
  Delivering native support for DDR3 memory of up to 1333MHz, motherboards allow users to easily reach higher memory frequencies at lower voltages thus, achieving higher memory performance.
- Integrated HDMI with HDCP
  Onboard HDMI connector allows full video & audio support via standard DVI output. It has industry-leading high definition video quality.
BIOS-Software Features
- Exclusive offer!
  As an Biostar customer you can download MAGIX multimedia tools designed to enhance your music, videos and photos for free. From music and website creation to video editing and photo management. Four products that cover all of your multimedia needs. Simply do more with your media than you ever thought possible. more...
- What is simplicheck ?
  simplicheck is a small, intelligent tool by simplitec GmbH that scans your PC for optimal performance. Is poor configuration slowing your PC down? Are there errors that reduce system stability? Is your privacy protected? simplicheck is based on well-proven scanning technology that has proven successful in everyday customer use. simplitec GmbH benefits from 18 year of experience system software development. more...

Caution !!

The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice and the package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version!

Chipset	Intel H61
CPU SUPPORT	Intel® Core™ i7 LGA 1155 Processor Intel® Core™ i5 LGA 1155 Processor Intel® Core™ i3 LGA 1155 Processor Intel® Pentium® LGA 1155 Processor Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power) : 95Watt
MEMORY	Support Dual Channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz 2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 16GB Memory
EXPANSION SLOT	1 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot (supported by Core i5 -3xxx / Core i7 3xxx CPU) 1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (x1) 2 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot 2 x PCI Slots
STORAGE	4 x SATA2 Connector
USB	4 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header
LAN	Realtek RTL8111E - 10/100/1000 Controller
INTEGRATED VIDEO	By CPU model
CODEC	VIA VT1708B 6-Channel HD Audio
REAR I/O	1 x PS/2 Keyboard 4 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x COM Port 1 x DVI Connector 1 x VGA Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 3 x Audio Connector
INTERNAL I/O	2 x USB 2.0 Header 4 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x S/PDIF-OUT Header 1 x CPU FAN Header 1 x System FAN Header 1 x CIR Header
DIMENSION	ATX Form Factor Dimension: 29.5 cm x 21 cm ( W x L )
OS SUPPORT	Support Windows XP / Vista / 7
ACCESSORIES	2 x SATA Cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x CD Driver 1 x User Manual
FEATURES	Supports BIO-Remote2 Supports BIO-Remote Supports 100% Solid capacitor Supports Charger Booster Supports BIOS Online Update

Caution !!

The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice and the package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version!

If you plan to upgrade processor from your existing unit, please update bios first before changing or upgrading processors.

PCB Version : Ver. 6.xExport

Processor	Processor Model	sSpec/OPN#	CPU Speed	FSB/HT/BCLK	Watts
Intel Core i7 Processor	3770T	QC49	2.50 GHz	100MHZ	45W
Intel Core i7 Processor	3770S	QC47	3.10GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i7 Processor	3770K	QC1X	3.50 GHz	100MHZ	77W
Intel Core i7 Processor	3770	QC1W	3.40 GHz	100MHZ	77W
Intel Core i7 Processor	2700K	QB15	3.50 GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i7 Processor	2600S	Q1HM	2.80 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i7 Processor	2600K	Q1HL	3.40 GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i7 Processor	2600	Q1HK	3.40 GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	I5-3570S	QCBV	3100Mhz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	i5-3570	QCBT	3400Mhz	100MHz	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	i5-3470	QCBU	3200Mhz	100MHz	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	i5-3350P	QCDP	3100Mhz	100MHz	69W
Intel Core i5 Processor	i5-3350P	QCDJ	3100Mhz	100MHz	69W
Intel Core i5 Processor	i5-3330	QCBX	3000Mhz	100MHz	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3570T	QC3K	2.30 GHz	100MHZ	45W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3570K	QC46	3.40 GHz	100MHZ	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3550S	QC3M	3.0 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3550	QC11	3.30GHz	100MHZ	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3475S	QC20	2.90GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3450S	QC13	2.80 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3450	QC16	3.10GHz	100MHZ	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3330S	QC40	2.70 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	3330	QC3Y	3.0 GHz	100MHZ	77W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2550K	QC4A	3.40 GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2500T	Q1HJ	2.30 GHz	100MHZ	45W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2500S	Q1H	2.70 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2500K	Q1J1	3.30GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2500	Q1J0	3.30GHz	100MHz	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2450P	QBGX	3.20 GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2405S	QAHR	2.50 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2400S	Q1HZ	2.50 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2400	Q1HT	3.10GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2380P	QBGY	3.10GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2320	Q1MN	3.0GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2310	Q1MM	2.9GHz	100MHz	95W
Intel Core i5 Processor	2300	Q1HG	2.80 GHz	100MHZ	95W
Intel Core i3 Processor	i3-3240T	QCJD	2900MHz	100MHz	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	i3-3240	QCFX	3400Mhz	100MHz	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	i3-3220T	QCJC	2800Mhz	100MHz	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	i3-3220	QCC0	3300Mhz	100MHz	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	i3-3220	QCKW	3300Mhz	100MHz	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	i3-3220	QCFW	3300Mhz	100MHz	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3470T	QC8E	3600Mhz	100MHZ	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3240T	QC8F	2900MHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3240	QC8J	3400Mhz	100MHZ	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3225	QC8B	3300Mhz	100MHZ	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3220T	QC8A	2800Mhz	100MHZ	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3220	QC8H	3300Mhz	100MHZ	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	3210	QDFY	3.20 GHz	100MHZ	55W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2130	Q1FH	3.40 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2125	QAHB	3.30GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2120T	Q1FR	2.60 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2120	Q1FM	3.30GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2105	QAHQ	3.10GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2100T	Q1FP	2.50 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel Core i3 Processor	2100	QA25	3.10GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core	G860T	QC09	2.60 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core	G640T	Q1F8	2.40 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G860	Q1FG	3.0 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G850	Q1FW	2.9GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G840	Q1FU	2.80 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G645T	QCB1	2.50 GHz	100MHz	35W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G645	QCAT	2.90GHz	100MHz	65W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G630T	Q1CT	2.30 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G630	Q1G0	2.70 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G620T	Q1G2	2.20 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G620	Q1FY	2.60 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G2130	QDFX	3.20 GHz	100MHZ	55W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G2120	QCDB	3100Mhz	100MHz	55W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G2100T	QCDE	2600Mhz	100MHz	35W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G2020T	QDCV	2.50 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G2020	QDCW	2.90GHz	100MHZ	55W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G2010	QDCX	2.80 GHz	100MHZ	55W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G1620	QDCZ	2.70 GHz	100MHZ	55W
Intel® Pentium® Processor	G1610	QDCY	2.60 GHz	100MHZ	55W
Intel® Celeron® Dual Core	G540T	Q1D1	2.10 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G555	QCB0	2.70 GHz	100MHz	65W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G550T	Q1FA	2.20 GHz	100MHz	35W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G540	Q1CX	2.50 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G530T	Q1CZ	2.0GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G530	Q1CV	2.40 GHz	100MHZ	65W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G465	QCB9	1.90 GHz	100MHz	35W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G460	QBHR	1.80 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G440	QAQC	1.60 GHz	100MHZ	35W
Intel® Celeron® Processor	G1610T	QDD0	2.30 GHz	100MHZ	35W

Manual

File	Download
IH61A-AHS_120306_B.zip

BIOS

Caution !!

We don't recommend the user to update the BIOS while the system is running in good condition. The failure of updating the BIOS due to improper operation will cause a damage of the system, BIOSTAR is assumed no responsibility. Please do not hesitate to contact us with E- Support if you have any question.

File	Description	File Size	Upload Date	Download
H61AF824.BSS	Improve USB camera compatibility	4096 KB	2012-08-24
H61AF511.BSS	Update CPU micro code	4096 KB	2012-05-11
H61AFC20.BSS	Update CPU micro code to support 22 nm CPU	4096 KB	2011-12-20

Bios Utility

Operating System	Version	Date	File Size	Download
Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ Server 2003 x86/ Server 2003 x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86	1.9.4.8	2012-09-17	4.08 MB

BIOScreen

Operating System	Version	Date	File Size	Download
Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86	0.9.2.9	2012-10-09	3.32 MB

Driver

Category	Description	Version	Date	File Size	Download
Chipset	Operating System:Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86	9.3.0.1021	2012-10-08	2.88 MB
Intel Management Engine Interface	Operating System:Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86	8.1.0.1263	2012-10-05	58.83 MB
On-Board VGA	Operating System:Windows 7 x86/ 8 x86	9.17.10.2817	2012-10-08	111.95 MB
	Operating System:Windows 7 x64/ 8 x64	9.17.10.2817	2012-10-08	151.23 MB
	Operating System:Windows XP x86/ XP MCE	6.14.10.5398	2012-10-04	22.94 MB
	Operating System:Windows XP x64	6.14.10.5398	2012-10-04	29.6 MB
	Operating System:Windows Vista x86	8.15.10.2618	2012-10-04	114.26 MB
	Operating System:Windows Vista x64	8.15.10.2618	2012-10-04	153.61 MB
On-Board LAN	Operating System:Windows 8 x64/ 8 x86	8.007.1025.2012	2013-03-27	5.67 MB
	Operating System:Windows Vista x86/ Vista x64	6.252.1109.2012	2013-03-27	5.72 MB
	Operating System:Windows 2000/ XP x86/ XP x64/ XP MCE	5.808.1120.2012	2013-03-27	5.63 MB
	Operating System:Windows 7 x86/ 7 x64	7.065.1025.2012	2013-03-27	5.76 MB
On-Board Audio	Operating System:Windows 2000/ XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86	10500c	2012-08-17	127.95 MB
CIR Driver( Optional )	Operating System:Windows Vista x86/ Vista x64	5.0	2010-03-05	2.86 MB
	Operating System:Windows 7 x86/ 7 x64	5.1	2010-03-05	5.39 MB
	Operating System:Windows XP x86/ XP x64	1.0.1.9	2010-05-25	5.43 MB
	Operating System:Windows 8 x64/ 8 x86	5.1.000.7	2012-08-31	5.52 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Operating System:Windows 8 x64/ 8 x86	11.5.0.1207	2012-10-08	11.2 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Operating System:Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64	11.0.0.1032	2012-10-08	11.14 MB
Intel SATA AHCI/RAID F6 Disk	Operating System:Windows 8 x64	11.5.0.1207	2012-10-08	349.06 KB
	Operating System:Windows 8 x86	11.5.0.1207	2012-10-08	307.85 KB
	Operating System:Windows XP x64/ Vista x64/ 7 x64	11.0.0.1032	2012-10-08	332.96 KB
	Operating System:Windows XP x86/ Vista x86/ 7 x86	11.0.0.1032	2012-10-08	294.57 KB

Utility

Brand	Model	Size	Type
CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9	1G	DDR3 1333
KINGSTEK	KST3D1G1333	2G	DDR3 1333
SAMSUNG	M378B873DZ1-CF8	1G	DDR3 1066
SAMSUNG	M378B5673DZ1-CF8	2G	DDR3 1066
KINGSTON	H5TQ2G83AFR	2G	DDR3 1333
KINGSTON	J1108BABG-DJ-E	2G	DDR3 1333
KINGMAX	KFBBFNL_XF	2G	DDR3 1333
KINGMAX	KFC8FNMCF	2G	DDR3 1333
ELIXIR	N2CB1G80CN-CG	2G	DDR3 1333
PATRIOT	PM128M8D38U-15	2G	DDR3 1333