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..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Table of Contents GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 The POST screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Advanced...24...
Table of Contents GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 The POST screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Advanced...24...
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... DP_HDMI_SPDIF Level Shifter R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN LGA1155 ATX LPT AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 CPU_FAN GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 PCI1 Intel 82579 PCI2 PCIEX4 SPDIF_O CODEC Intel® Q67 BIOS CLR_CMOS iTE IT8728 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 DEBUG_PORT F_AUDIO F_USB4 F_USB3 ...F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL COMA COMB Box Contents GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables ...
... DP_HDMI_SPDIF Level Shifter R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN LGA1155 ATX LPT AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 CPU_FAN GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 PCI1 Intel 82579 PCI2 PCIEX4 SPDIF_O CODEC Intel® Q67 BIOS CLR_CMOS iTE IT8728 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 DEBUG_PORT F_AUDIO F_USB4 F_USB3 ...F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL COMA COMB Box Contents GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables ...
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GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel 82579 x4 x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface Intel® Q67 DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 6 -
GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel 82579 x4 x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface Intel® Q67 DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 6 -
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...; 1 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for Xpress Install Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) - 9 - Hardware ...
...; 1 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for Xpress Install Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) - 9 - Hardware ...
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...DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin ...Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DDR3_4 - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDR3_2 and...
...DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin ...Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DDR3_4 - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDR3_2 and...
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... sound playback is the Dis- Do not rock it straight out from operating system. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. For example, in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in...
... sound playback is the Dis- Do not rock it straight out from operating system. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. For example, in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in...
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... purchase or local dealer if you are not configuration jumper blocks. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Danger of explosion if the battery...
... purchase or local dealer if you are not configuration jumper blocks. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Danger of explosion if the battery...
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...CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive ...Power Switch): Connects to perform a normal restart. •• NC: No connection. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. If a problem is ...
...CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive ...Power Switch): Connects to perform a normal restart. •• NC: No connection. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. If a problem is ...
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...-D2) 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_P•O•RTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by expanDIP sion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI...
...-D2) 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_P•O•RTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by expanDIP sion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI...
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Failure to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for...
Failure to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for...
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... in system's failure to enter setup." Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to enter the BIOS setup utility. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 The POST screen During the POST... Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Project Name Project Version Memory Information Total Memory LAN MAC Information LAN MAC Address System Language System Date System Time Q67M-D2H-B3 F3 1024 MB (DDR3 1333) 888888888788 [English] [Wed 30/03/2011]...
... in system's failure to enter setup." Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to enter the BIOS setup utility. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 The POST screen During the POST... Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Project Name Project Version Memory Information Total Memory LAN MAC Information LAN MAC Address System Language System Date System Time Q67M-D2H-B3 F3 1024 MB (DDR3 1333) 888888888788 [English] [Wed 30/03/2011]...
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... specified. Use the key to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. System Date/Time Sets the system date/time. BIOS Setup - 24 - Intel Turbo Memory Enables support for Intel Turbo Memory, also known as Robson Technology. PCI Subsystem Settings PCI ROM Priority In Case...
... specified. Use the key to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. System Date/Time Sets the system date/time. BIOS Setup - 24 - Intel Turbo Memory Enables support for Intel Turbo Memory, also known as Robson Technology. PCI Subsystem Settings PCI ROM Priority In Case...
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... SATA Ports. Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT Mode Select Selects DVMT Mode used in MS-DOS. Delay Time Post Report Wait TIme:0~10 secinds. BIOS Setup EHCI Hand-off This is enabled. Parallel Port Configuration Selects an operating mode for 0Ses without EHCI hand-off support. DVMT/FIXED Memory Selects...
... SATA Ports. Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT Mode Select Selects DVMT Mode used in MS-DOS. Delay Time Post Report Wait TIme:0~10 secinds. BIOS Setup EHCI Hand-off This is enabled. Parallel Port Configuration Selects an operating mode for 0Ses without EHCI hand-off support. DVMT/FIXED Memory Selects...
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...& Exit } North Bridge } South Bridge } ME Subsystem : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Setup - 26 - AMT Configuration Allows you to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Copyright (C) 2010 American ...Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities 1 [Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Disabled] [None] [None] [None] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American ...
...& Exit } North Bridge } South Bridge } ME Subsystem : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. BIOS Setup - 26 - AMT Configuration Allows you to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Copyright (C) 2010 American ...Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities 1 [Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Disabled] [None] [None] [None] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American ...
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... be 3 to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. It is a power on password and must be disabled using BIOS services. (Default) Always Do not allow disabling GA20. BIOS Setup The password must be entered to 20 characters long. Administrator User Password HDD Security Configuration: : Select Screen ...
... be 3 to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. It is a power on password and must be disabled using BIOS services. (Default) Always Do not allow disabling GA20. BIOS Setup The password must be entered to 20 characters long. Administrator User Password HDD Security Configuration: : Select Screen ...
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... simple EFI GUI Flash Program. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to any changes. BIOS Setup - 28 - Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any of setup options. 2-6 Main Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Save Changes Save the...
... simple EFI GUI Flash Program. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to any changes. BIOS Setup - 28 - Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any of setup options. 2-6 Main Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Save Changes Save the...
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...may differ from the exact settings for a message which says "Press to RAID Mode(IDE Mode by default). Steps: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI... one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the hard drives being connected. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Exit in system BIOS Setup. Then, select a RAID level. Turn on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID...
...may differ from the exact settings for a message which says "Press to RAID Mode(IDE Mode by default). Steps: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI... one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the hard drives being connected. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Exit in system BIOS Setup. Then, select a RAID level. Turn on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID...