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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU ... Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit 18 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-8 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 41 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU ... Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit 18 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-8 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 41 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status...
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GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 96 - 5 - Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 A.
GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 96 - 5 - Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 A.
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...configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333... x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/...BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports TSB43AB23 CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DQ6...
...configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333... x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/...BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports TSB43AB23 CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DQ6...
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... temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 2 8 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 2 8 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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... DDRII frequencies Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed. The system will be 667 MHz or 833 MHz, depending on the memory being ...BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) - In such a configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will be unavailable when the PCIE_16_2 slot is in use. (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 5) The adjustable range is dependent on processors. DIMM Over Voltage : Adjustable DIMM voltage at 0.025V (Note 5) - GA-965P-DQ6...
... DDRII frequencies Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed. The system will be 667 MHz or 833 MHz, depending on the memory being ...BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) - In such a configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will be unavailable when the PCIE_16_2 slot is in use. (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 5) The adjustable range is dependent on processors. DIMM Over Voltage : Adjustable DIMM voltage at 0.025V (Note 5) - GA-965P-DQ6...
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... supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology -
... supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology -
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....2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. - 15 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot.
....2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. - 15 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot.
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... PCIE_16 slot when you can press the latch as the picture to the left shows to uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver in system BIOS Setup. 8. Make sure the VGA card is locked by the small white drawable bar. To remove the VGA card from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). 3. Or you...
... PCIE_16 slot when you can press the latch as the picture to the left shows to uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver in system BIOS Setup. 8. Make sure the VGA card is locked by the small white drawable bar. To remove the VGA card from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). 3. Or you...
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English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 SATAII1 1 7 7 1 7 1 SATAII4 SATAII2 SATAII5 ...7 1 Pin No. Definition GSATAII0 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN GSATAII1 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 24 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300 MB/s transfer rate.
English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 SATAII1 1 7 7 1 7 1 SATAII4 SATAII2 SATAII5 ...7 1 Pin No. Definition GSATAII0 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN GSATAII1 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 24 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to 300 MB/s transfer rate.
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. English 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header.
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. English 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header.
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... / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". You can be used. Because BIOS flashing is turned on, pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish ...Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the highlighted item. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item...
... / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". You can be used. Because BIOS flashing is turned on, pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish ...Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the highlighted item. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item...
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This action makes the system reset to access advanced options. 2. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" ...the first boot device. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ...Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker...
This action makes the system reset to access advanced options. 2. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" ...the first boot device. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ...Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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... disable password. It allows you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of them a name. English BIOS Setting Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...
... disable password. It allows you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of them a name. English BIOS Setting Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...
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... the 24-hour militarytime clock. You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE...faster system start up. • Manual User can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA ...) Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - You can manually input the correct settings. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to ...
... the 24-hour militarytime clock. You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE...faster system start up. • Manual User can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA ...) Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - You can manually input the correct settings. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to ...
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... the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Halt on the motherboard. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will be prompted. it will stop for any error ...of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of memory located above 1 MB in the computer. The value of currectly installed hard drive. BIOS Setup The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of the base memory is detected during the POST. it will stop if an error...
... the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Halt on the motherboard. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will be prompted. it will stop for any error ...of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of memory located above 1 MB in the computer. The value of currectly installed hard drive. BIOS Setup The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of the base memory is detected during the POST. it will stop if an error...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to...) SCSI, RAID, etc. Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. to exit this menu. ZIP USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy LS120 Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. ...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to...) SCSI, RAID, etc. Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. to exit this menu. ZIP USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy LS120 Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. ...
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... motherboard. Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this feature is installed. PCI Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. (Default value) PEG Set Init Display First to 3 ...when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_16_1 slot). PEG2 Set Init Display First to issue warnings...
... motherboard. Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this feature is installed. PCI Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. (Default value) PEG Set Init Display First to 3 ...when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_16_1 slot). PEG2 Set Init Display First to issue warnings...
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... are not used in the figure above. 2. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Refer to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. If no cable problem is detected on the.... (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. If no cable problem is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Enabled BIOS will show Normal and the Length fields will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Azalia Codec...
... are not used in the figure above. 2. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Refer to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. If no cable problem is detected on the.... (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. If no cable problem is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Enabled BIOS will show Normal and the Length fields will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Azalia Codec...
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... mode. (Default value) Set the SATA channel to IDE mode. If no LAN cable is 2E8/IRQ3. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m. Set the SATA channel to RAID mode and IDE channel to AHCI mode. Enabled ... enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the Gigabyte SATA2 controller. Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Enhanced Parallel Port. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard ...
... mode. (Default value) Set the SATA channel to IDE mode. If no LAN cable is 2E8/IRQ3. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m. Set the SATA channel to RAID mode and IDE channel to AHCI mode. Enabled ... enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the Gigabyte SATA2 controller. Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Enhanced Parallel Port. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard ...
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... set "Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) HPET Support (Note) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup If Resume by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable support for High Precision Event...
... set "Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) HPET Support (Note) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup If Resume by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable support for High Precision Event...