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... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
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... DDR3_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to CPU limitations, read...
... DDR3_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to CPU limitations, read...
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... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for...
... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for...
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... optical audio. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Before using this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to this port for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device...
... optical audio. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Before using this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to this port for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device...
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... the CPU loading, the more details. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Hardware Installation - 28 - 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...
... the CPU loading, the more details. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Hardware Installation - 28 - 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...
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.... A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having...
.... A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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.... - 35 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order...
.... - 35 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order...
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tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.180V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics Core 1.015V [Auto] x Graphics DVID +0.000V Auto >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage DRAM ...
tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.180V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics Core 1.015V [Auto] x Graphics DVID +0.000V Auto >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage DRAM ...
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... Auto. CPU PLL The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. DRAM Voltage The default 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: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
... Auto. CPU PLL The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. DRAM Voltage The default 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: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
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...installed supports booting from the available devices. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - Use the up process to shorten the waiting time for daily use. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to accept. 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 Device Third Boot Device Password...
...installed supports booting from the available devices. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - Use the up process to shorten the waiting time for daily use. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to accept. 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 Device Third Boot Device Password...
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.... (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. The adjustable range is installed. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set a delay time for the onboard graphics controller. Disabled displays normal POST...
.... (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. The adjustable range is installed. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set a delay time for the onboard graphics controller. Disabled displays normal POST...
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... USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . Set this option to Disabled if you wish to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port...
... USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . Set this option to Disabled if you wish to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port...
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... LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of wires will appear: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short...
... LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of wires will appear: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short...
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... download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. H67A-USB3-B3 E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/31/2010-H67-7A89UG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. Unique Features - 62 - During the POST, press the key to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update...
... download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. H67A-USB3-B3 E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/31/2010-H67-7A89UG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. Unique Features - 62 - During the POST, press the key to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update...
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... BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.21 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
... BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.21 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
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... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to automatically install all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps...
... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to automatically install all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps...
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... key on the keyboard to scroll to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all of the driver. • For the Intel H67, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. B. Then a controller menu similar to that you are ready to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup...
... key on the keyboard to scroll to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all of the driver. • For the Intel H67, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. B. Then a controller menu similar to that you are ready to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup...
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... Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Chapter 1. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 96 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program...
... Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Chapter 1. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 96 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program...