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... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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...-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of the RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x1 mode. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable...
...-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of the RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x1 mode. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable...
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.... Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
.... Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
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... when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-D3-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/11/2011-P67-7A89UG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2...
... when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-D3-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/11/2011-P67-7A89UG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to 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. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to 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. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to decrease power consumption. All Enables all CPU cores. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. CPU Multi-Threading (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 your operating system. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to set a power limit for GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Note) This...
... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to decrease power consumption. All Enables all CPU cores. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. CPU Multi-Threading (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 your operating system. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to set a power limit for GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Note) This...
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..., or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz)j Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is occurring, PROCHOT signals will allow for GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Note 1) This item is automatically adjusted according to be set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. ting. (Default: Auto...
..., or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz)j Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is occurring, PROCHOT signals will allow for GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Note 1) This item is automatically adjusted according to be set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. ting. (Default: Auto...
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...to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to Disabled, this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) j (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile VTT Voltage x Channel Interleaving...
...to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to Disabled, this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) j (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile VTT Voltage x Channel Interleaving...
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...useful life of the CPU. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. - 39 - System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage...
...useful life of the CPU. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. - 39 - System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage...
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... 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 run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup - 40 - DRAM VRef...
... 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 run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup - 40 - DRAM VRef...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this feature. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this feature. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
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... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
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... GA-P67A-D3-B3 k Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P67j/H67k Chipset. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
... GA-P67A-D3-B3 k Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P67j/H67k Chipset. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
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... operate at Port..... When a Cable Problem Occurs... This feature will show Open and the Length fields show Short and then length shown will be used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. If no cable problem is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. SMART LAN( LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of the attached LAN cable.
... operate at Port..... When a Cable Problem Occurs... This feature will show Open and the Length fields show Short and then length shown will be used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. If no cable problem is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. SMART LAN( LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of the attached LAN cable.
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... Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 47 - Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables...
... Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 47 - Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables...
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... ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is enabled. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Normal Allows the CPU fan to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your...
... ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is enabled. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Normal Allows the CPU fan to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your...
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... the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Save BIOS to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. 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 BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. appears, press to a USB flash drive. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy...
... the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Save BIOS to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. 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 BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. appears, press to a USB flash drive. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy...
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... supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enhance your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
... supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enhance your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
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... key on the keyboard to scroll to your system to the previous screen. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Appendix - 84 - For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . After the driver installation...
... key on the keyboard to scroll to your system to the previous screen. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Appendix - 84 - For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . After the driver installation...
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...internal amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on . Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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...
...internal amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on . Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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...