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... graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (G o to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with PCIEX16_2.
... graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (G o to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with PCIEX16_2.
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...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 ...; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system...
...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 ...; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System 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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... recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - 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...
... recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - 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...
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...BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 before ...that memory of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration This ...
...BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 before ...that memory of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration This ...
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... 800K ON ON OFF 1000K ON ON ON PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) The 800K and 1000K options are for boot up . CPU BCLK Down Button (FREQ_DW) CPU BCLK Up Button (FREQ_UP) Lowers the CPU base clock. 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs Overclocking Buttons The ... buttons allow users to overclock the CPU in real-time and at anytime (whether in BIOS Setup to return the BIOS settings to factory defaults. • Actual system performance may vary by 600K/80DI0P K/1000K (the default is active. Supported CPUs include Intel® Core i7...
... 800K ON ON OFF 1000K ON ON ON PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) The 800K and 1000K options are for boot up . CPU BCLK Down Button (FREQ_DW) CPU BCLK Up Button (FREQ_UP) Lowers the CPU base clock. 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs Overclocking Buttons The ... buttons allow users to overclock the CPU in real-time and at anytime (whether in BIOS Setup to return the BIOS settings to factory defaults. • Actual system performance may vary by 600K/80DI0P K/1000K (the default is active. Supported CPUs include Intel® Core i7...
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...foolproof insertion design. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 ...Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC 1 • Be sure to connect fan cables ...
...foolproof insertion design. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 ...Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC 1 • Be sure to connect fan cables ...
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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 CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Current Status This screen...
... Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Current Status This screen...
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...CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 4 Enables only four CPU cores. 5 Enables only five CPU cores. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports... this function. The C3/C6/C7 state is overheated. BIOS Setup When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique ...
...CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 4 Enables only four CPU cores. 5 Enables only five CPU cores. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports... this function. The C3/C6/C7 state is overheated. BIOS Setup When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique ...
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... BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Disabled Disables this feature. The item is adjustable only when a CPU with the CPU specifications. Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item below to be set the QPI clock ratio. QPI... Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Uncore Frequency This value is the memory frequency that supports this function...
... BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Disabled Disables this feature. The item is adjustable only when a CPU with the CPU specifications. Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item below to be set the QPI clock ratio. QPI... Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Uncore Frequency This value is the memory frequency that supports this function...
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.... Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows...
.... Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows...
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... 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit ... system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the...
... 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit ... system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the...
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to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Make sure the operating system to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [... efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Use the up process to shorten the...
to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Make sure the operating system to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [... efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Use the up process to shorten the...
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...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 to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x8-1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set this item to Disabled for the BIOS to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from this feature. Capability Enables or disables ...
...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 to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x8-1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set this item to Disabled for the BIOS to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from this feature. Capability Enables or disables ...
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...memory and reduce the useful life of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to click Set for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The HW Monitor tab allows you... graphics card. The Smart tab allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for these components. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s).
...memory and reduce the useful life of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to click Set for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The HW Monitor tab allows you... graphics card. The Smart tab allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for these components. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s).
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4-5 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. Whether SMART QuickBoost is designed with a click of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier...entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for novice and experienced users alike; SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for daily use. Unique Features - 74 - SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up time, ...
4-5 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. Whether SMART QuickBoost is designed with a click of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier...entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for novice and experienced users alike; SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for daily use. Unique Features - 74 - SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up time, ...
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...may differ by motherboard model. 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 values such as a...power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. A. Cloud OC will provide a word, and then click Send and you can system status. OC server will be required for system overclocking via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (...
...may differ by motherboard model. 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 values such as a...power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. A. Cloud OC will provide a word, and then click Send and you can system status. OC server will be required for system overclocking via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (...
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... Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to enter BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is working properly..., contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can boot successfully. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 111 -
... Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to enter BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is working properly..., contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can boot successfully. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 111 -
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...interrupts to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in CMOS circuitry. See also POST 26h Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type and CPU level Initial interrupts vector table. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for RTC minute 2.... If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into BIOS stack. Load CMOS settings into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support...
...interrupts to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in CMOS circuitry. See also POST 26h Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type and CPU level Initial interrupts vector table. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for RTC minute 2.... If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into BIOS stack. Load CMOS settings into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support...