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... graphics card is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors... enabled. Hardware Installation - 10 - When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX16 slot.
... graphics card is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors... enabled. Hardware Installation - 10 - When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX16 slot.
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Storage Interface 1 x Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6...connector Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 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 ...
Storage Interface 1 x Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6...connector Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 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 ...
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...138; Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-...138; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system ...
...138; Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-...138; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system ...
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... Pin One Marking on the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate...
... Pin One Marking on the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate...
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... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and...8226;• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual ...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : ...
... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and...8226;• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual ...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : ...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and ...(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not able to a low level, or the CMOS values may ...not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use of purchase or local dealer if you are...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and ...(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not able to a low level, or the CMOS values may ...not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use of purchase or local dealer if you are...
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...) (Note 2) 33 -Turbo Ratio(4-Core) (Note 2) 32 -Turbo Power Limit(Watts) 95 -Core Current Limit(Amps) 97 CPU Cores Enabled (Note 2) CPU Multi-Threading (Note 2) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 2) C3/C6 State Support (Note 2) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 2) CPU EIST Function (Note 2) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 2) [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Auto] [+50%] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto...
...) (Note 2) 33 -Turbo Ratio(4-Core) (Note 2) 32 -Turbo Power Limit(Watts) 95 -Core Current Limit(Amps) 97 CPU Cores Enabled (Note 2) CPU Multi-Threading (Note 2) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 2) C3/C6 State Support (Note 2) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 2) CPU EIST Function (Note 2) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 2) [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Auto] [+50%] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto...
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...-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports 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 ... sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state....
...-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports 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 ... sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state....
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...this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or ...disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in accordance with the CPU specifications. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. This item is...
...this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or ...disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in accordance with the CPU specifications. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. This item is...
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...memory module that is set to simultaneously access different channels of the memory being used ; the second is the memory frequency that supports this item will display as 1.5V. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options are synchronous to Disabled, this item... will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used . Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is automatically adjusted according ...
...memory module that is set to simultaneously access different channels of the memory being used ; the second is the memory frequency that supports this item will display as 1.5V. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options are synchronous to Disabled, this item... will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used . Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is automatically adjusted according ...
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...(Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 44 - >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help...
...(Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 44 - >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help...
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to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Make sure the operating system to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO ... - BIOS Setup Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install a CPU that supports this item to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password...
to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Make sure the operating system to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO ... - BIOS Setup Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install a CPU that supports this item to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password...
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... for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to issue warnings when...
... for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to issue warnings when...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Tuner tab...differ by motherboard model. Before you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to... sure to click Set for these changes to take effect. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Tuner tab...differ by motherboard model. Before you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to... sure to click Set for these changes to take effect. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for...
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4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is supported depends on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up time, manage a secure platform and... click of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. Unique Features - 74 - Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for novice and experienced users alike; Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot...
4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is supported depends on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up time, manage a secure platform and... click of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. Unique Features - 74 - Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for novice and experienced users alike; Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot...
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...and PCIe frequencies and voltages. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as CPU temperature, cooling fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for use overclocking utility designed...Start Server to the Cloud OC server later. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is normal. Unique Features - 80 - 4-9 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use (Note 3) • Tuner (...
...and PCIe frequencies and voltages. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as CPU temperature, cooling fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for use overclocking utility designed...Start Server to the Cloud OC server later. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is normal. Unique Features - 80 - 4-9 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use (Note 3) • Tuner (...
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...to enter BIOS Setup. Check if the system can boot successfully. END If the procedure above is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible....might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one...
...to enter BIOS Setup. Check if the system can boot successfully. END If the procedure above is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible....might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one...