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...; iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory...
...; iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory...
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...I/O Controller w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 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 CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF...System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™...
...I/O Controller w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 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 CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF...System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™...
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... it in the PCIEX16 slot. (Note 3) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... it in the PCIEX16 slot. (Note 3) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please...
... Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please...
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... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4... the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory ...
... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4... the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory ...
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...3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The types of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/.... mended that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). The pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to ...
...3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The types of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/.... mended that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). The pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to ...
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...Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. This page is present only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [21X] 2.80GHz (133x21) [Press Enter] [Auto] 4.... Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only ...
...Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. This page is present only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [21X] 2.80GHz (133x21) [Press Enter] [Auto] 4.... Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only ...
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... be reduced during system halt state to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 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) Virtualization Technology...
... be reduced during system halt state to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 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) Virtualization Technology...
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... Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. ...will be reduced during system halt state to emit PROCHOT signals. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the QPI clock ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
... Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. ...will be reduced during system halt state to emit PROCHOT signals. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to set the QPI clock ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
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... feature. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. the second is the memory frequency that is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto...
... feature. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. the second is the memory frequency that is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto...
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... you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and Chipset clock. the second 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 memory being used...; >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options ...
... you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and Chipset clock. the second 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 memory being used...; >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options ...
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.... The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/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) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T...
.... The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/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) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T...
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.../User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
.../User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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...system; justable range is corrupted, it will be recovered from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you to... working with its sup- porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
...system; justable range is corrupted, it will be recovered from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you to... working with its sup- porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
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...GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you do overclock/overvoltage in damage to enable support for Quick Boost. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU... fan speed to be sure to restart your system for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings...
...GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you do overclock/overvoltage in damage to enable support for Quick Boost. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU... fan speed to be sure to restart your system for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings...
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...boot successfully. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Appendix - 114 - Yes Check if there is verified and solved. Plug.... No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is working properly. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help.
...boot successfully. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Appendix - 114 - Yes Check if there is verified and solved. Plug.... No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is working properly. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help.