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... processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics (Note 2) Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM...
... processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor/ Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics (Note 2) Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM...
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...w w w w w w w w w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x debug card...w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...
...w w w w w w w w w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x debug card...w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...
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...less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) ...for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 -
...less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (HDMI and DVI-D) ...for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not 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 - 13 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly...
... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not 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 - 13 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly...
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... memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory...
... memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory...
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... to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: The table below shows the supported/unsupported dual display configurations for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. Use the port to ... and is compatible with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) You can use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes...
... to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: The table below shows the supported/unsupported dual display configurations for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. Use the port to ... and is compatible with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) You can use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Combination POST/BIOS Windows DVI-D + D-Sub Yes Yes...
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... SYS_FAN SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-... (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by H55 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to your CPU and system from overheating. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to SATA 3Gb/s ...
... SYS_FAN SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-... (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by H55 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to your CPU and system from overheating. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to SATA 3Gb/s ...
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... lighted LEDs. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. (Note) Whether this feature is supported depends on the product being received. - 29 - To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy...
... lighted LEDs. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. (Note) Whether this feature is supported depends on the product being received. - 29 - To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy...
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For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } ...
For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } ...
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... Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [Auto] [All] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
... Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [Auto] [All] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
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... consumption and heat production. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to emit PROCHOT signals. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7 mode in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Only allows the... to set in system halt state. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. >>>>>...
... consumption and heat production. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to emit PROCHOT signals. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7 mode in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Only allows the... to set in system halt state. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. >>>>>...
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... (Default: Auto) PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Profile2 (Note...) Uses Profile 2 settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows ...
... (Default: Auto) PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Profile2 (Note...) Uses Profile 2 settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows ...
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... (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this item will display as 1.5V. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are...
... (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this item will display as 1.5V. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are...
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Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization,...Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization,...Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
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... report read/write errors of your hard drive. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your system to accept. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up process...
... report read/write errors of your hard drive. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your system to accept. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up process...
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This function may enhance protection for the computer, 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 set a delay time for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup.... (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. If you install a CPU that supports this item to limit CPUID maximum value. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. set this feature....
This function may enhance protection for the computer, 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 set a delay time for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup.... (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. If you install a CPU that supports this item to limit CPUID maximum value. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. set this feature....
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... allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to ...includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting...above) to enable support for Quick Boost. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Available ... hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life...mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only. • ...CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan...know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to...EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s)....
... allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to ...includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting...above) to enable support for Quick Boost. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Available ... hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life...mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only. • ...CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan...know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to...EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s)....
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Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to see...possible. - 85 - Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Reinstall other devices one by...the computer is turned on your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.
Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to see...possible. - 85 - Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Reinstall other devices one by...the computer is turned on your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.