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... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P61-USB3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P61-USB3P 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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the 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...
... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P61-USB3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P61-USB3P 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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the 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...
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... latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port Realtek/VIA HD audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
... latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port Realtek/VIA HD audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
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... Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/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 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port...
... Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/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 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port...
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... prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on...
... prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on...
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.... date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object...
.... date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object...
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... boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3P E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3P E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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... the BIOS settings but not to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only...
... the BIOS settings but not to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. The adjustable range is present only when you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and 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 Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. The adjustable range is present only when you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and 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 Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU...
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... to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that is enabled. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be configurable. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to manually set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Internal Graphics Clock...
... to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that is enabled. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be configurable. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to manually set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Internal Graphics Clock...
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...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. BIOS Setup - 40 - Ch-A Address VRef. Ch-B Address VRef. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support...
...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. BIOS Setup - 40 - Ch-A Address VRef. Ch-B Address VRef. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support...
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... arrow or down arrow key to set this item to the information on the hard drive. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your SATA devices by using one of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 13:0:0. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
... arrow or down arrow key to set this item to the information on the hard drive. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your SATA devices by using one of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 13:0:0. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down arrow key to select a device and press to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required...
... F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down arrow key to select a device and press to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required...
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... Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup - 44 - This feature allows your hard drive. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set this memory for GTT) (Note) This item is installed. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to set this feature. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the system boots...
... Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup - 44 - This feature allows your hard drive. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set this memory for GTT) (Note) This item is installed. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to set this feature. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the system boots...
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...hot plug. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that cannot be used in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE...
...hot plug. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that cannot be used in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE...
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... plug. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 4 and GSATA3 5 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller...
... plug. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 4 and GSATA3 5 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller...
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... file to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Select HDD 1-0 and press . Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update...
... file to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Select HDD 1-0 and press . Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update...
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...is set to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. C. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note...
...is set to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. C. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note...
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... as drive A). Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu...
... as drive A). Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu...
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... with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit items depending on the confirmation screen, press to configure a SCSI Adapter for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select...
... with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit items depending on the confirmation screen, press to configure a SCSI Adapter for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select...
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... UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. 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 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options...
... UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. 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 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options...