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... registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of...laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any ...information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
... registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of...laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any ...information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X58A-OC Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X58A-OC 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 ... 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X58A-OC Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X58A-OC 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 ... 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Q-Share...73 4-5 Smart 6™ ...74 4-6 Auto Green......78 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-8 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 ...
... Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Q-Share...73 4-5 Smart 6™ ...74 4-6 Auto Green......78 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-8 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 ...
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GA-X58A-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory 1 PCI ... QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x2 Marvell 88SE9182 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC 4 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ) Line Out (Front Speaker Out ) Line In (Rear Speaker Out...
GA-X58A-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory 1 PCI ... QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x2 Marvell 88SE9182 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC 4 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ) Line Out (Front Speaker Out ) Line In (Rear Speaker Out...
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...x reset button 1 x PWM frequency switch 1 x onboard voltage measurement module 1 x 4G Ready button 1 x OC Gear button 1 x CPU BCLK Down button 1 x CPU BCLK Up button 1 x CPU Ratio Down button 1 ...x CPU Ratio Up button 1 x BIOS switch 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ...
...x reset button 1 x PWM frequency switch 1 x onboard voltage measurement module 1 x 4G Ready button 1 x OC Gear button 1 x CPU BCLK Down button 1 x CPU BCLK Up button 1 x CPU Ratio Down button 1 ...x CPU Ratio Up button 1 x BIOS switch 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ...
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... BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS ... eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating...Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior ...
... BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS ... eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating...Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior ...
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... DS/SS DS/SS 1 (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one or two DDR3 memory modules... the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and momery modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
... DS/SS DS/SS 1 (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one or two DDR3 memory modules... the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and momery modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is securely seated in your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the ... with your card. DIP 1 23 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the...
... bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is securely seated in your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the ... with your card. DIP 1 23 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the...
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... extreme 1 overclocking only. DIP 1 23 BIOS Switch: DIP SW4 ON: Backup BIOS (Boo1t 2fr3om the backup BIOS) 1 OFF: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 F_PANEL(NH) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 1 BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED (The backup...
... extreme 1 overclocking only. DIP 1 23 BIOS Switch: DIP SW4 ON: Backup BIOS (Boo1t 2fr3om the backup BIOS) 1 OFF: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 F_PANEL(NH) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 1 BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED (The backup...
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... to a voltage measurement header and your multimeter as shown. DIP 1 23 BIOS SwitcheBrIO(XS58SAw-iOtcChBe) rIO(XS5S8Aw-itOchCeB)rIO(XS58SAw-iOtcCheB) rIO(XS5S8Aw-iOtcChBe)rIO(XS5S8Aw-itOchCeB)rIO(XS5S8Aw-iOtcChe)r (X58A-OC) DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...rSOcAPCoTCn)AIne)e(Xpc5too8wrAe(-SrOAcPCoTCnA)In)e(eXpc5oto8wrAe(-SrOcAPCoTCn)AIne)(eXpco5tow8rAe(-rSOcAPCoTCn)AIne)e(Xpcot5ow8rAe(Sr-OcAoCTnA)n)e(Xc5to8rA(-SOACT)A)(X58A-OC) Pin No. Method II (Connecting the multimeter directly): F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30F_AFU_DUISOB(3H0)...
... to a voltage measurement header and your multimeter as shown. DIP 1 23 BIOS SwitcheBrIO(XS58SAw-iOtcChBe) rIO(XS5S8Aw-itOchCeB)rIO(XS58SAw-iOtcCheB) rIO(XS5S8Aw-iOtcChBe)rIO(XS5S8Aw-itOchCeB)rIO(XS5S8Aw-iOtcChe)r (X58A-OC) DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT DB_PORT 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...rSOcAPCoTCn)AIne)e(Xpc5too8wrAe(-SrOAcPCoTCnA)In)e(eXpc5oto8wrAe(-SrOcAPCoTCn)AIne)(eXpco5tow8rAe(-rSOcAPCoTCn)AIne)e(Xpcot5ow8rAe(Sr-OcAoCTnA)n)e(Xc5to8rA(-SOACT)A)(X58A-OC) Pin No. Method II (Connecting the multimeter directly): F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30F_AFU_DUISOB(3H0)...
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...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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn...needed. Hardware Installation - 24 - DIP 1 23 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.
...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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn...needed. Hardware Installation - 24 - DIP 1 23 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.
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... that you must connect at least one of the ATX4P1 and AT1 X2 34P4 connectors. 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 2 31 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) DB_PORT Pin No. Definition 1 NC 2 NC 3 NC 1 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 15 7 VCC 8 VCC 9 ... Express x16 slots. Definition 1 VCC 1 2 GND 1 F_PANEL (H61M-D2) F_PANEL(NH) 7) ATX4P1/ATX4P4 (PCIe Power Connectors) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) The power connectors provide auxiliary power to the LEDs on the North Bridge and South Bridge heatsinks. DIP 1 23 Pin No.
... that you must connect at least one of the ATX4P1 and AT1 X2 34P4 connectors. 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 2 31 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) DB_PORT Pin No. Definition 1 NC 2 NC 3 NC 1 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 15 7 VCC 8 VCC 9 ... Express x16 slots. Definition 1 VCC 1 2 GND 1 F_PANEL (H61M-D2) F_PANEL(NH) 7) ATX4P1/ATX4P4 (PCIe Power Connectors) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) The power connectors provide auxiliary power to the LEDs on the North Bridge and South Bridge heatsinks. DIP 1 23 Pin No.
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...RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED ...on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Hard Drive Reset Power LED 1 Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header • MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep...
...RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED ...on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Hard Drive Reset Power LED 1 Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header • MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep...
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... Definition MIC GND MIC Power NC Line Out (R) NC NC No Pin Line Out (L) NC F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_POR•T The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion caPrCdIse)pofowrerdciognintaecltoaru(SdAioTAo)(uXt5p8uAt-OfCro)m your motherboard to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
... Definition MIC GND MIC Power NC Line Out (R) NC NC No Pin Line Out (L) NC F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_POR•T The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion caPrCdIse)pofowrerdciognintaecltoaru(SdAioTAo)(uXt5p8uAt-OfCro)m your motherboard to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
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... side (-) of explosion if the battery is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
... side (-) of explosion if the battery is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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... recommended that you do it is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system...
... recommended that you do it is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system...
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... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on...
... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on...
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...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu ...submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...
...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu ...submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...
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...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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health ...
...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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health ...
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... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1f 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1f 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC...
... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1f 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1f 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC...