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..., carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by...
..., carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by...
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...GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port VIA VT1708S codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules DDR2: - 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory - Support...w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors - 7 - Support for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory ...
...GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port VIA VT1708S codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules DDR2: - 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory - Support...w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors - 7 - Support for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus w 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset w w Memory ...
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...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 4) Support for SMART Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Bundled Software w Norton Internet Security (OEM...
...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 4) Support for SMART Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Bundled Software w Norton Internet Security (OEM...
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...keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Hardware Installation Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer ... physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you may differ by motherboard model...
...keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Hardware Installation Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer ... physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you may differ by motherboard model...
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..., speed, and chips be sure to use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. ...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...
..., speed, and chips be sure to use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. ...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...
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... jack for line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of the ...is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 ...
... jack for line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of the ...is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 ...
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... Installation - 14 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header...
... Installation - 14 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header...
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... DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 4 GND 5 RXN 1 6 RXP 7 GND - 15 - Each SATA...
... DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 4 GND 5 RXN 1 6 RXP 7 GND - 15 - Each SATA...
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... may connect your optical drive to work or even damage it. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present ...Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. • Audio signals will make the device unable to the header. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 17 - ...
... may connect your optical drive to work or even damage it. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present ...Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. • Audio signals will make the device unable to the header. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 17 - ...
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... cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. 1 Pin No. 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
... cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. 1 Pin No. 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
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... default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to BIOS This function allows you install a CPU that supports this feature.
... default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system to BIOS This function allows you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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... a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup Enabled will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to be configurable. If this...
... a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup Enabled will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to be configurable. If this...
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... 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave } IDE Channel 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 2012M 2014M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
... 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave } IDE Channel 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 2012M 2014M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
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... floppy disk drive. After configuring this feature. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater...the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Memory These fields are read-only...
... floppy disk drive. After configuring this feature. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater...the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Memory These fields are read-only...
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...disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. ...Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to Enabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Set this item to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables ...
...disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. ...Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to Enabled for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. Set this item to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables ...
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... activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express card is set to PAVP Lite Mode. If you wish to set up . PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (e.g. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will be turned off in this function. Options are: 32MB...
... activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express card is set to PAVP Lite Mode. If you wish to set up . PAVP mode can support increased content protection and robustness requirements for premium content playback (e.g. Aero (DWM) in Windows Vista will be turned off in this function. Options are: 32MB...
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... LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [...Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. BIOS Setup - 32 - The table below shows the supported features of 4 ATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Auto Lets the BIOS set ...
... LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [...Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. BIOS Setup - 32 - The table below shows the supported features of 4 ATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Auto Lets the BIOS set ...
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... its working state exactly where it was left off all of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP...to its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. USB 1.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off . (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. BIOS Setup - 34 - Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port),...
... its working state exactly where it was left off all of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP...to its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. USB 1.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off . (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. BIOS Setup - 34 - Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port),...
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.... Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be powered on the +5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Note: To use this function, you ...to be turned on by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on automatically. To turn off instantly. (Default...
.... Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be powered on the +5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Note: To use this function, you ...to be turned on by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up event. (Default: Disabled) Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on automatically. To turn off instantly. (Default...
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Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of previous chassis intrusion status. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this field will show "No" at ...
Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of previous chassis intrusion status. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this field will show "No" at ...