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...: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information...product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. ...
...: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information...product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... 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 ...
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
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GA-H67A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 ... x1 Realtek RTL8111E PCIe to PCI Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus DMI Interface FDI Interface Intel® H67 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker...
GA-H67A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 ... x1 Realtek RTL8111E PCIe to PCI Bridge 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus DMI Interface FDI Interface Intel® H67 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker...
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Hardware 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 ... chip: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Hardware 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 ... chip: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features 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 * Available ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features 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 * Available ...
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...that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel ...mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ...
...that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel ...mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ...
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... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion 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...
... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion 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...
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... USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Before using this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line...
... USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Before using this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line...
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... on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to the CPU or the system may result in damage to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
... on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to the CPU or the system may result in damage to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
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... may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED...
... may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED...
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... connections simultaneously. F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT For HD Front Panel Audio: 9 1 Pin No. Definition 1 F_PAMNIECL2(N_HL) 2 GND 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) GND For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Voltage••meAIaf usyudorieuomwseniagt nnmtaotldsoulwme(iXull5tbe8Aet-hOpeCre)bsaecnkt on each wire instead...
... connections simultaneously. F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT For HD Front Panel Audio: 9 1 Pin No. Definition 1 F_PAMNIECL2(N_HL) 2 GND 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) GND For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Voltage••meAIaf usyudorieuomwseniagt nnmtaotldsoulwme(iXull5tbe8Aet-hOpeCre)bsaecnkt on each wire instead...
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... on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• ...
... on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• ...
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...you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in system malfunction. •• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to...
...you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in system malfunction. •• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to...
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..., refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67A-D3H-B3 E9a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/18/2011-H67-7A89VG0ZC-00 Function...
..., refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67A-D3H-B3 E9a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/18/2011-H67-7A89VG0ZC-00 Function...
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...Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions ...
...Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions ...
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...: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu...to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. The Functions of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ...
...: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu...to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. The Functions of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ...
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...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E9a 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E9a 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330....
...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E9a 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E9a 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330....
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BIOS Setup - 34 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. } ...
BIOS Setup - 34 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. } ...
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...specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU ...) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the current. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - Auto sets the...
...specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU ...) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the current. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - Auto sets the...