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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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Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 96 - 5 - Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- 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.
Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 96 - 5 - Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- 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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... Express x16 Frequency : Allows 1 MHz increment from 0.05V to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333 MHz FSB processor is installed. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports...
... Express x16 Frequency : Allows 1 MHz increment from 0.05V to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333 MHz FSB processor is installed. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports...
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... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the...
... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the...
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The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM ...
The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM ...
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... VGA card with the PCI Express x16 slot and press down on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Make sure the metal contacts on the opposite side of the PCIE_16 slot when you can also press the latch on the card are...
... VGA card with the PCI Express x16 slot and press down on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Make sure the metal contacts on the opposite side of the PCIE_16 slot when you can also press the latch on the card are...
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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 work properly. 7 1 Pin No. 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 ... rate. 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 work properly. 7 1 Pin No. 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 ... rate. 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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English 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
English 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
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...appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Save CMOS to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS - You can be used. Because BIOS flashing is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CMOS Profiles Main Menu The on-line .... Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Quit and not save ...
...appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Save CMOS to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS - You can be used. Because BIOS flashing is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CMOS Profiles Main Menu The on-line .... Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Quit and not save ...
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...the exact settings for stability. 3. The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will... appear on page 37.) : BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS Press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup program. : Xpress Recovery2 Press the F9...
...the exact settings for stability. 3. The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will... appear on page 37.) : BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS Press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup program. : Xpress Recovery2 Press the F9...
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...give each of them a name. It allows you to make a record of the current CMOS settings as a profile. English BIOS Setting Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS ... the hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items 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 onboard...
...give each of them a name. It allows you to make a record of the current CMOS settings as a profile. English BIOS Setting Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS ... the hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items 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 onboard...
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...option for automatic device detection. is , , , . IDE Channel 0/1 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. Day The day, from 1 to select this option for automatic device detection. For example, 1 ...F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Extended IDE Drive. The time is display-only Month The month, Jan. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - Week The week, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in . Access Mode Use this to set the access ...
...option for automatic device detection. is , , , . IDE Channel 0/1 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. Day The day, from 1 to select this option for automatic device detection. For example, 1 ...F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Extended IDE Drive. The time is display-only Month The month, Jan. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - Week The week, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in . Access Mode Use this to set the access ...
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...cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of the BIOS will not stop if an error is detected during the POST. Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On...systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop for a disk error; All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be detected and you will stop for all other errors. English Access Mode Capacity Use this to...
...cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of the BIOS will not stop if an error is detected during the POST. Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On...systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop for a disk error; All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be detected and you will stop for all other errors. English Access Mode Capacity Use this to...
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... Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-ZIP USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Password Check...boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 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...
... Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-ZIP USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Password Check...boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 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...
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...PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_16_2 slot). (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that this function. - 37 - BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled...CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. PEG2 Set Init Display First to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disable CPU...
...PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_16_2 slot). (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that this function. - 37 - BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled...CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. PEG2 Set Init Display First to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disable CPU...
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...(C) 1984-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at about 1.6m on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Pair1-2 Status = Normal / Pair3-6 Status = ...shown is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub, the Status fields of the attached LAN cable. Enabled BIOS will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives ...
...(C) 1984-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at about 1.6m on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Pair1-2 Status = Normal / Pair3-6 Status = ...shown is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub, the Status fields of the attached LAN cable. Enabled BIOS will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives ...
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GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - English When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Enabled Enable this function. Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m...2E8/IRQ3. Set the SATA channel to RAID mode and IDE channel to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the Gigabyte SATA2 controller. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. ...
GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - English When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Enabled Enable this function. Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m...2E8/IRQ3. Set the SATA channel to RAID mode and IDE channel to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the Gigabyte SATA2 controller. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. ...
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... RAM). Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup Soft-Off by Ring function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value) Power On by Ring Disabled Disable Power on Vista operating system...
... RAM). Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup Soft-Off by Ring function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value) Power On by Ring Disabled Disable Power on Vista operating system...