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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 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 43 2-7 Power Management Setup 46 2-8 PC Health Status 48 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 50 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 50 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 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 43 2-7 Power Management Setup 46 2-8 PC Health Status 48 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 50 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 50 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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... Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel...
... Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel...
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...Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper...
...Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper...
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... channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,it is installed...
... channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,it is installed...
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... bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer...
... bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer...
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... and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 26 - 11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 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 factory defaults. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please...
... and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 26 - 11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 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 factory defaults. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please...
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..., 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 this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password...
..., 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 this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password...
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... the core frequency in system halt state. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode...
... the core frequency in system halt state. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 35 - BIOS Setup Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Performance Enhance Allows the system to increase memory performance and stability. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 35 - BIOS Setup Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Performance Enhance Allows the system to increase memory performance and stability. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing...
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...: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. BIOS Setup - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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.
...: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. BIOS Setup - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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.
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... SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Head Number of cylinders. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. - 39 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Cylinder Number of heads. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are used , set to the information on the hard drive. BIOS Setup 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
... SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Head Number of cylinders. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. - 39 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Cylinder Number of heads. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are used , set to the information on the hard drive. BIOS Setup 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
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... Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [PCIEx16] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for GTT] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set this menu when finished. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
... Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [PCIEx16] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for GTT] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) CD/DVD Boot Option Set this menu when finished. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
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... you install a CPU that supports this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you to determine whether to Enabled for the onboard graphics controller. set this feature. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. BIOS Setup - 42 - Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology...
... you install a CPU that supports this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you to determine whether to Enabled for the onboard graphics controller. set this feature. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. BIOS Setup - 42 - Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology...
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...plug. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H67 Chipset. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive 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...
...plug. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H67 Chipset. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive 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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... Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no cable problem is activated. Note: The Gigabit hub will appear: Start detecting at Port..... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives...
... Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no cable problem is activated. Note: The Gigabit hub will appear: Start detecting at Port..... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives...
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..., download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. H67M-D2-B3 F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2010-H67-7A89UG0BC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. What is Q-Flash™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. site and update the BIOS. h67md2.f1) to an independent SATA controller, use the key...
..., download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. H67M-D2-B3 F5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2010-H67-7A89UG0BC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. What is Q-Flash™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. site and update the BIOS. h67md2.f1) to an independent SATA controller, use the key...
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... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file 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 update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.17 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 0-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from the USB flash...
... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file 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 update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.17 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 0-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from the USB flash...
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... load the SATA controller driver first. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. A. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can build a RAID 0, RAID...
... load the SATA controller driver first. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. A. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can build a RAID 0, RAID...
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... additional SCSI adapter. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 1 will then appear asking you want from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Appendix Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . A. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. A screen will appear. Select the...
... additional SCSI adapter. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 1 will then appear asking you want from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Appendix Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . A. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. A screen will appear. Select the...
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...Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? Q: What do I clear the CMOS values? 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, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or...
...Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? Q: What do I clear the CMOS values? 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, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or...