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...LTD. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number...
...LTD. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number...
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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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...; 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 Support for...
...; 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 Support for...
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.... Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: •...
.... Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: •...
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... HD+ HD- The LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed...activity LED and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 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 reset switch on the ...
... HD+ HD- The LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed...activity LED and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 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 reset switch on the ...
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... by your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Hardware Installation - 18 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, ...equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn off . Replace the battery. 4. ...
... by your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Hardware Installation - 18 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, ...equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn off . Replace the battery. 4. ...
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... in Chapter 1 for how to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...(unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the screen. H61M-D2P-B3 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/15/2010-H61-7A89UG0TC-00 ...
... in Chapter 1 for how to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...(unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the screen. H61M-D2P-B3 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/15/2010-H61-7A89UG0TC-00 ...
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...(Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to default values.) BIOS Setup - 20 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this occurs, clear the CMOS values ... 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...
...(Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to default values.) BIOS Setup - 20 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this occurs, clear the CMOS values ... 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...
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... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T. 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. `` M.I .T...} 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...
... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T. 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. `` M.I .T...} 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...
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...Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 22 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto...: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core ...
...Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 22 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto...: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core ...
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... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU...detect whether an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending...
... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU...detect whether an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending...
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...Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Performance Enhance Allows the ...same items on the CPU being used. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 24 - Options are synchronous to be configurable. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on...
...Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Performance Enhance Allows the ...same items on the CPU being used. Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 24 - Options are synchronous to be configurable. Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on...
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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), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 5~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tWR Options are: Auto (default), 1~16...
...: 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), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 5~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tWR Options are: Auto (default), 1~16...
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.... >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 26 - DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto.
.... >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 26 - DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto.
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... Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - BIOS Setup
... Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - BIOS Setup
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...None so the system will skip the detection 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. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications....Number of cylinders. The following fields display 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 to the information on...
...None so the system will skip the detection 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. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications....Number of cylinders. The following fields display 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 to the information on...
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...when you want to install the operating system to exit this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. BIOS Setup Halt On Allows you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device... available devices. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot...
...when you want to install the operating system to exit this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. BIOS Setup Halt On Allows you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device... available devices. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot...
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...Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. This feature allows your system to limit CPUID maximum value. BIOS Setup - 30 - Set this item to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: ... to Disabled for display. After configuring this memory for Windows XP operating system; Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only when you to initialize the hard drive as the first display. Options are...
...Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. This feature allows your system to limit CPUID maximum value. BIOS Setup - 30 - Set this item to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: ... to Disabled for display. After configuring this memory for Windows XP operating system; Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only when you to initialize the hard drive as the first display. Options are...
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... install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Legacy IDE mode. BIOS Setup Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to operate in network card instead of...
... install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Legacy IDE mode. BIOS Setup Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to operate in network card instead of...
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... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup - 32 -
... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup - 32 -