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... notice. Changes to their respective owners. 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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally...
... notice. Changes to their respective owners. 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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67M-D2-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 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 43 2-7 Power Management Setup 46 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67M-D2-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 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 43 2-7 Power Management Setup 46 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6...64 4-4 Q-Share...65 4-5 Smart 6™ ...66 4-6 Auto Green...70 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 71 4-8 Cloud OC...
... 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6...64 4-4 Q-Share...65 4-5 Smart 6™ ...66 4-6 Auto Green...70 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 71 4-8 Cloud OC...
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GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN Intel® H67 DVI D-Sub Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line Out Line In - 8 -
GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN Intel® H67 DVI D-Sub Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line Out Line In - 8 -
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Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-... speed control function is supported will depend 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 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-... speed control function is supported will depend 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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...you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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... provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are...
...you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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... provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are...
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... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. Align the...
... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. Align the...
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... optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to prevent your - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. You may clear the...
... optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to prevent your - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. You may clear the...
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... cables. The LED S0 On is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to...; PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 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, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the...
... cables. The LED S0 On is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to...; PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 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, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the...
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11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation - 26 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please ...from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,�"�f�o�r��B�I�O�S���c�o�n�f�ig��u�r�a�tions...
11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation - 26 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please ...from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,�"�f�o�r��B�I�O�S���c�o�n�f�ig��u�r�a�tions...
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...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest ...
...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest ...
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BIOS Setup - 28 - H67M-D2-B3 F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2010-H67-7A89UG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the...
BIOS Setup - 28 - H67M-D2-B3 F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2010-H67-7A89UG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the...
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... Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Press to display a help screen. Help for each item is in this chapter are for the menu. Use arrow keys to move among the... Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 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...
... Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Press to display a help screen. Help for each item is in this chapter are for the menu. Use arrow keys to move among the... Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 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...
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...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this function to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc....configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type 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. ...
...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this function to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc....configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type 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. ...
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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 F5a 100.00 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 ... 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 F5a 100.00 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB ...
... 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 F5a 100.00 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 ... 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 F5a 100.00 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB ...
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... Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Turbo Ratio (3-Core) (Note) 33 - BIOS Setup - 32 - Turbo Ratio (4-Core) (Note) 32 - Turbo Ratio (1-Core) (Note) 34 - The adjustable range is present only if you to alter the clock ratio...
... Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Turbo Ratio (3-Core) (Note) 33 - BIOS Setup - 32 - Turbo Ratio (4-Core) (Note) 32 - Turbo Ratio (1-Core) (Note) 34 - The adjustable range is present only if you to alter the clock ratio...
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... for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. 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 .... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). The C3...
... for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. 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 .... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). The C3...
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...'s website. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 34 - Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is...
...'s website. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 34 - Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is...
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...The settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Performance Enhance Allows the system to...increase memory performance and stability. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to be configurable. Standard Lets the system ...
...The settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Performance Enhance Allows the system to...increase memory performance and stability. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to be configurable. Standard Lets the system ...