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.../66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3+ processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio...
.../66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3+ processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio...
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...pin ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w ...w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI...
...pin ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w ...w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI...
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..., when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 3) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module... and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the...
..., when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 3) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module... and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the...
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... is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
... is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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...one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before... Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be...
...one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before... Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the ...the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 ...1 34 2 - 23 - Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and one 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header ...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the ...the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 ...1 34 2 - 23 - Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and one 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header ...
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... Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 (Note) x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level ...configurations. BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System ...
... Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 (Note) x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level ...configurations. BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System ...
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... to X5.33. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay ... you to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is...
... to X5.33. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay ... you to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is...
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... to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Channel interleave [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select...
... to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Channel interleave [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select...
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...bank interleaving. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DRAM Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 2.400V The adjustable range is... from 1.500V to simultaneously access different channels of the CPU. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to 2.400V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as ...
...bank interleaving. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DRAM Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 2.400V The adjustable range is... from 1.500V to simultaneously access different channels of the CPU. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to 2.400V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as ...
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...ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Use the up ...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. 2-5 ...
...ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Use the up ...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. 2-5 ...
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... sliders. • Easy Boost is an easy-to-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). Select Auto overclock last tune on the CPU being used. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or... it hangs. When activated, the system automatically experiments all sorts of CPU cores that can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for the...
... sliders. • Easy Boost is an easy-to-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). Select Auto overclock last tune on the CPU being used. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or... it hangs. When activated, the system automatically experiments all sorts of CPU cores that can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for the...
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...your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your monitor. Appendix Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Turn off the computer. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable ... problem is working properly. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. A When the computer is turned on your question.
...your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your monitor. Appendix Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Turn off the computer. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable ... problem is working properly. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. A When the computer is turned on your question.