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... Panel Connectors 14 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 25 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 30 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management Setup 33 2-8 PC Health Status 35 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 36 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 36 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 37 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 38 2-13 Exit Without Saving 38 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 39 Chapter 4 Appendix...39 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 39...
... Panel Connectors 14 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 25 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 30 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management Setup 33 2-8 PC Health Status 35 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 36 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 36 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 37 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 38 2-13 Exit Without Saving 38 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 39 Chapter 4 Appendix...39 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 39...
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... and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB header) Hardware Installation - 8 - AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A75 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD USB Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - Up to GIGABYTE's website for AMD Dual...
... and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB header) Hardware Installation - 8 - AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A75 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD USB Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - Up to GIGABYTE's website for AMD Dual...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
... supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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.... AMD A series processor - Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Step 3: Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the graphics card and start up your computer. Hardware Installation A. Power off your computer. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to Onboard. C. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU...
.... AMD A series processor - Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Step 3: Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the graphics card and start up your computer. Hardware Installation A. Power off your computer. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to Onboard. C. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU...
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... fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Hardware Installation ports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin APU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of hard drives. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fans are compatible...
... fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Hardware Installation ports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin APU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of hard drives. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fans are compatible...
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... panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherbo1a2rd3 to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI displaPyCIteopothweer cgornanpehctiocrs(ScAaTArd)(Xa5n8Ad-OhCa)ve digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire...
... panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherbo1a2rd3 to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI displaPyCIteopothweer cgornanpehctiocrs(ScAaTArd)(Xa5n8Ad-OhCa)ve digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire...
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... the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Hardware Installation 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 10 1 2 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper...
... the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Hardware Installation 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 10 1 2 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper...
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... updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. GA-A75M-S2V F1e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/07/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 23 - The LOGO Screen (Default): B. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
... updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. GA-A75M-S2V F1e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/07/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 23 - The LOGO Screen (Default): B. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
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... Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. If this feature. - 25 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration...
... Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. If this feature. - 25 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration...
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... CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to manually set the memory clock as required. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to allow for the CPB. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to alter the frequency of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU...
... CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to manually set the memory clock as required. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to allow for the CPB. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to alter the frequency of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU...
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... adjustable range is from 0.725V to +0.600V. BIOS Setup - 28 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. CPU VCORE NB Control Allows you to +0.600V.
... adjustable range is from 0.725V to +0.600V. BIOS Setup - 28 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. CPU VCORE NB Control Allows you to +0.600V.
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the currently installed hard drive. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will stop for an error during the POST for faster system startup. Options are used , set this item to autodetect...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the currently installed hard drive. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will stop for an error during the POST for faster system startup. Options are used , set this item to autodetect...
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... you enter BIOS Setup. EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this submenu are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to move it up or down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this menu when finished. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading...
... you enter BIOS Setup. EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this submenu are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to move it up or down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this menu when finished. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading...
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... OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA Port as the first display. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is an interface specification that support Native mode. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. This feature allows your hard drive...
... OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA Port as the first display. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is an interface specification that support Native mode. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. This feature allows your hard drive...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
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... wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 33 - Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from ACPI S3 sleep state by Alarm x Date (of using the power button. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will enter suspend mode. BIOS Setup USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be turned...
... wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 33 - Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from ACPI S3 sleep state by Alarm x Date (of using the power button. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will enter suspend mode. BIOS Setup USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be turned...
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... it will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.364V 1.536V 3.280V 12...
... it will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No 1.364V 1.536V 3.280V 12...
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.... 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(Yav/eN&)? Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan...
.... 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(Yav/eN&)? Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan...
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... that shown in BIOS Setup Make sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." - 39 - Then connect the power connector from your optical drive. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that...
... that shown in BIOS Setup Make sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." - 39 - Then connect the power connector from your optical drive. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that...