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...® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 Express Chipset Memory w Onboard Graphics (Note 2) Audio w 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets...
...® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 Express Chipset Memory w Onboard Graphics (Note 2) Audio w 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets...
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... POST screens. (Note 5) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model.
... POST screens. (Note 5) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model.
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... requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following...
... requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following...
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...chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be sure to install them in the ... (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed.... design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ...
...chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be sure to install them in the ... (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed.... design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ...
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...port to the HDMI settings information on the monitor being used. The following describes the states of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. The DisplayPort Technology can... use the onboard DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, you must install an Intel CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. There is occurring (Note 1) To use only one of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity ...
...port to the HDMI settings information on the monitor being used. The following describes the states of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. The DisplayPort Technology can... use the onboard DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports, you must install an Intel CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. There is occurring (Note 1) To use only one of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity ...
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Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN... floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 Hardware Installation - 24 - 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin system fans, and a 3-pin power fan. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to...
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN... floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 Hardware Installation - 24 - 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin system fans, and a 3-pin power fan. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to...
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... on your overall system configurations. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage...
... on your overall system configurations. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage...
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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [...voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the ...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [...voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the ...
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... overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this set in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be set - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). This item is configurable only...
... overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this set in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be set - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). This item is configurable only...
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... (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - the ...Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to manually set the Chipset clock prior to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first ...
... (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - the ...Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to manually set the Chipset clock prior to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first ...
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... (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows...
... (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows...
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... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. Ch-A Data VRef. Ch-B Address VRef. The default... is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 44 - Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default ...
... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. Ch-A Data VRef. Ch-B Address VRef. The default... is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 44 - Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default ...
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...Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 133.37 MHz 3067.78 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 23.0oC 41.0oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.168V 1.584V Move... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install...
...Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 133.37 MHz 3067.78 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 23.0oC 41.0oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.168V 1.584V Move... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install...
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... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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...
... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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...
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...Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for display. If the system ...system to copy the BIOS image file to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated ...
...Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for display. If the system ...system to copy the BIOS image file to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated ...
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...the core clock and memory clock for your system for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to enable support for Quick Boost. The Tuner tab allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to default... of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Unique...
...the core clock and memory clock for your system for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to enable support for Quick Boost. The Tuner tab allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to default... of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Unique...
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A When the computer is turned on your monitor. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. No The graphics card, ... devices. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is working properly. Check if the system can boot...
A When the computer is turned on your monitor. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. No The graphics card, ... devices. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is working properly. Check if the system can boot...