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... Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 24 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 35 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 36 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 36 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 37 2-13 Exit Without Saving 37 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 38 Chapter 4 Appendix...38 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 38...
... Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 24 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 35 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 36 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 36 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 37 2-13 Exit Without Saving 37 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 38 Chapter 4 Appendix...38 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 38...
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.../s devices - Support for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) APU: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of physical memory is on, be sure to turn off the computer first.) Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you want to change to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA...
.../s devices - Support for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) APU: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of physical memory is on, be sure to turn off the computer first.) Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you want to change to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA...
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... EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted...
... EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted...
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..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules...
..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules...
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...2: Enter BIOS Setup to Onboard. Set Init Display First to set the following instructions on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Power off your computer. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Windows 7 operating system - C. Plug the monitor cable into the integrated graphics...
...2: Enter BIOS Setup to Onboard. Set Init Display First to set the following instructions on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Power off your computer. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Windows 7 operating system - C. Plug the monitor cable into the integrated graphics...
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...Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of hard drives must be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). If more than two hard drives are not configuration jumper blocks. PORT •• These fan headers are to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID...
...Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of hard drives must be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). If more than two hard drives are not configuration jumper blocks. PORT •• These fan headers are to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID...
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... different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 8) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out aDIPnd connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable...
... different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 8) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out aDIPnd connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable...
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...) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for...
...) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for...
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... CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. A. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure...
... CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. A. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure...
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...work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to 2000 MHz. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for display. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x FCH Voltage Control x CPU VDDP Voltage Control x CPU VCORE NB Control...
...work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to 2000 MHz. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for display. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x FCH Voltage Control x CPU VDDP Voltage Control x CPU VCORE NB Control...
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... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to Manual. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the CPU North Bridge controller. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is...
... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to Manual. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the CPU North Bridge controller. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is...
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... currently installed hard drive. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this channel. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Wed, Jun 15 2011 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master...
... currently installed hard drive. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this channel. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Wed, Jun 15 2011 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master...
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... the CPU enter C-state mode in this function. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to those under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control C-state Pmin } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD...
... the CPU enter C-state mode in this function. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to those under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control C-state Pmin } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD...
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...Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled...
...Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled...
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... set to AHCI. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Enabled will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to As SATA Type. This feature will speed up the hot plug detection of using...
... set to AHCI. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Enabled will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to As SATA Type. This feature will speed up the hot plug detection of using...
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... to Disabled. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by Power button Configures the way to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft...
... to Disabled. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by Power button Configures the way to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft...
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... or removal of power from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to be effective. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set the date and time as following four functions will be turned on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the...
... or removal of power from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to be effective. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set the date and time as following four functions will be turned on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the...
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... CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.364V 1.536V 3.280V 12.048V 38oC 36oC 1962 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. CPU Warning Temperature Sets...
... CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.364V 1.536V 3.280V 12.048V 38oC 36oC 1962 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. CPU Warning Temperature Sets...
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... stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. - 35 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to control CPU fan speed. Enabled allows the system fan to the system temperature. CPU Smart FAN Mode...
... stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. - 35 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to control CPU fan speed. Enabled allows the system fan to the system temperature. CPU Smart FAN Mode...
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...system and then list all the recommended drivers. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup Make sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." - 38 - Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in your power supply to available SATA port on the...
...system and then list all the recommended drivers. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup Make sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." - 38 - Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in your power supply to available SATA port on the...