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...Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use... property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part ...
...Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use... property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part ...
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...Contents GA-H61M-D2P-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup... 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management ...
...Contents GA-H61M-D2P-B3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup... 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 20 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 31 2-7 Power Management ...
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...the CPU/system cooler you install. BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD 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 Rescue Support for Download Center...
...the CPU/system cooler you install. BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD 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 Rescue Support for Download Center...
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If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory .... Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that...
If you are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory .... Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that...
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... System Status LED S0 On Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information)....Speaker): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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) Connects to the power switch on...
... System Status LED S0 On Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information)....Speaker): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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) Connects to the power switch on...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart... After clearing the CMOS values and before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart... After clearing the CMOS values and before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...
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... Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from BIOS - 19 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and..." section in Chapter 1 for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. If this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. H61M-D2P-B3 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/15/2010-H61-7A89UG0TC-00 Function Keys 2-2 The Main Menu Once you ...
... Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from BIOS - 19 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and..." section in Chapter 1 for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. If this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. H61M-D2P-B3 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/15/2010-H61-7A89UG0TC-00 Function Keys 2-2 The Main Menu Once you ...
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...} Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E10 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024...is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent...
...} Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E10 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024...is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent...
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T. BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. ...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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E10 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T. BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. ...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 CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E10 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
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...Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup - 22 - Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to...
...Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup - 22 - Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to...
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...PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to determine whether to decrease heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...overheating protection function. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is the normal operating frequency...
...PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to determine whether to decrease heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...overheating protection function. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is the normal operating frequency...
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... performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 24 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory...settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory...
... performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 24 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory...settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory...
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...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 5~15. BIOS Setup
...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 5~15. BIOS Setup
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... is Auto. DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 26 -
... is Auto. DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 26 -
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..., one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - `` Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous...
..., one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - `` Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous...
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... 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to ...Number of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. BIOS Setup - 28 - IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your...
... 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to ...Number of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. BIOS Setup - 28 - IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your...
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...to deliver greater efficiency for daily use. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - BIOS Setup Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down on the hard drive you ...Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this menu when finished. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only...
...to deliver greater efficiency for daily use. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - BIOS Setup Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down on the hard drive you ...Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this menu when finished. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only...
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...0) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of your system to report read/write errors of system memory allocated solely for entering the BIOS Setup pro- Set this feature. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. PCIE x16 ... (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for the onboard graphics controller. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating...
...0) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of your system to report read/write errors of system memory allocated solely for entering the BIOS Setup pro- Set this feature. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. PCIE x16 ... (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for the onboard graphics controller. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for Windows XP operating...
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... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. - 31 - BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of...
... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. - 31 - BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of...
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... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup - 32 -
... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup - 32 -