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GA-P67A-UD4-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-P6AUD4B-1101R
GA-P67A-UD4-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-P6AUD4B-1101R
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... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means without prior notice. For...
... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means without prior notice. For...
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3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P67A-UD4-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P67A-UD4-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
... cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Align the card with your card...
... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Align the card with your card...
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...cards for the power requirement) B. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert...supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 slot. Refer to the...
...cards for the power requirement) B. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert...supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 slot. Refer to the...
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... a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 27 - Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors...
... a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 27 - Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors...
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... do so 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
... do so 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when ...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when ...
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.../DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the system memory multiplier. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default...
.../DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the system memory multiplier. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default...
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... during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set... your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • None If no SATA devices are used , set to CHS. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
... during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set... your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • None If no SATA devices are used , set to CHS. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
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... Allows the system to run at full speeds. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. BIOS Setup Manual Allows you to run at slow speeds. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed...
... Allows the system to run at full speeds. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. BIOS Setup Manual Allows you to run at slow speeds. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed...
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... Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install. Click Yes... XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Or click ...
... Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install. Click Yes... XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Or click ...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to update the system BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash...™? During the POST, press the key to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. P67A-UD4-B3 F4f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2010-P67-7A89UG01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard ...
... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to update the system BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash...™? During the POST, press the key to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. P67A-UD4-B3 F4f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2010-P67-7A89UG01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard ...
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...inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen... instructions to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 67 - B. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save ...
...inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen... instructions to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 67 - B. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save ...
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... have to expand its capacity. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all 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... supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. B. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 77 - Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new...
... have to expand its capacity. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all 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... supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. B. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 77 - Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new...
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... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be... automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you...
... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be... automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you...