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... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX...
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... Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers...
... Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers...
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... slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot...
... slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot...
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... pins for BIOS configurations). F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-O PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58 F_USB30 TPM w/housing 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS...
... pins for BIOS configurations). F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-O PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58 F_USB30 TPM w/housing 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS...
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... boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67A-D3H-B3 E9a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/18/2011-H67-7A89VG0ZC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting...
... boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67A-D3H-B3 E9a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/18/2011-H67-7A89VG0ZC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting...
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... system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of...
... system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of...
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...to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
...to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... 2000 MHz. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is enabled. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is from 400 MHz to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that is occurring, PROCHOT signals will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows...
... 2000 MHz. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is enabled. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is from 400 MHz to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that is occurring, PROCHOT signals will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows...
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... Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Ch-B Data VRef. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications...
... Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Ch-B Data VRef. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications...
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... Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Ch-A Address VRef. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Ch-B Data VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
... Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Ch-A Address VRef. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Ch-B Data VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
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... date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the currently installed hard drive. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to the information on the hard drive. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this...
... date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the currently installed hard drive. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to the information on the hard drive. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this...
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... the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. to accept. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for daily use. Setup A password...
... the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. to accept. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for daily use. Setup A password...
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...the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this feature. BIOS Setup - 44 - PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. Enable...
...the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this feature. BIOS Setup - 44 - PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. Enable...
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... at a speed of wires will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead...
... at a speed of wires will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead...
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...Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to control the CPU fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Slope PWM Allows you to determine whether to control CPU fan speed. 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 CPU temperature. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU...
...Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to control the CPU fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Slope PWM Allows you to determine whether to control CPU fan speed. 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 CPU temperature. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU...
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... sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! B. appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. In the main menu of...
... sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! B. appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. In the main menu of...
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... Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. To automatically set...
... Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. To automatically set...
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... to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix Refer to install the SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver during the Windows installation process. ceed with Windows, using "Xpress Install...
... to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Appendix Refer to install the SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver during the Windows installation process. ceed with Windows, using "Xpress Install...
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..., press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this jumper, refer to show the advanced options. eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 94 -
..., press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this jumper, refer to show the advanced options. eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 94 -