Key facts
- Brand
- Gigabyte
- Model
- GA-P61-S3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-05-11
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Gigabyte GA-P61-S3 Motherboard User Manual
This manual covers everything needed to install, configure, and maintain the Gigabyte GA-P61-S3 ATX motherboard. It includes safety precautions, detailed hardware installation steps, BIOS configuration options, and driver installation guidance.
Additional sections describe the motherboard layout, block diagram, back‑panel and internal connectors, regulatory statements, and contact information for technical support.
Gigabyte GA-P61-S3 specifications
| CPU socket | LGA1155 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel H61 Express |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB DDR3 |
| Supported memory speeds | DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz |
| SATA ports | 4 × 3 Gb/s |
| USB ports | Up to 8 × USB 2.0/1.1 |
| LAN | Atheros/Realtek GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| Audio codec | Realtek/VIA HD |
| Form factor | ATX |
All Gigabyte GA-P61-S3 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the GA-P61-S3 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA1155 socket.
How many USB ports are supported on the GA-P61-S3?
The board provides up to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
What CPU socket type does the GA-P61-S3 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA1155 socket for compatible Intel processors.
How many USB ports are supported on the GA-P61-S3 motherboard?
The board supports up to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports—four on the rear panel and four via internal headers.
What CPU socket does the GA‑P61‑S3 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA1155 socket for Intel processors.
How many memory slots are available and what is the maximum supported RAM?
The board has two DDR3 DIMM slots that together support up to 16 GB of RAM.