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GA-H67M-D2-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-H67MD2B-1101R
GA-H67M-D2-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-H67MD2B-1101R
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GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Level Shifter LGA1155 DVI VGA DDR3_1 DDR3_2 R_USB_2 R_USB_1 ATX USB30_20 USB_LAN AUDIO GA-H67M-D2-B3 PCIEX16 BAT CPU_FAN B_BIOS M_BIOS Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SYS_FAN CODEC PCIEX4 iTE IT8728 Intel® H67 CLR_CMOS SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 F_AUDIO COMA COMB F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Level Shifter LGA1155 DVI VGA DDR3_1 DDR3_2 R_USB_2 R_USB_1 ATX USB30_20 USB_LAN AUDIO GA-H67M-D2-B3 PCIEX16 BAT CPU_FAN B_BIOS M_BIOS Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SYS_FAN CODEC PCIEX4 iTE IT8728 Intel® H67 CLR_CMOS SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 F_AUDIO COMA COMB F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 -
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GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN Intel® H67 DVI D-Sub Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line Out Line In - 8 -
GA-H67M-D2-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN Intel® H67 DVI D-Sub Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line Out Line In - 8 -
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... have to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to use an HD front panel audio ...; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a ...
... have to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to use an HD front panel audio ...; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules) North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a ...
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... (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU...
... (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU...
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... panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of a single plug. Hardware Installation 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin - 25 - If your...
... panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of a single plug. Hardware Installation 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin - 25 - If your...
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... Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Turbo Ratio (3-Core) (Note) 33 - Turbo Ratio (2-Core) (Note) 33 - Turbo Power Limit (Watts) 95 - M.I.T. Turbo...
... Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.(Note) - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Turbo Ratio (3-Core) (Note) 33 - Turbo Ratio (2-Core) (Note) 33 - Turbo Power Limit (Watts) 95 - M.I.T. Turbo...
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...according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. ... to set a current limit for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
...according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. ... to set a current limit for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
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.... (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to decrease heat production. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. the second is the memory frequency that an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD...
.... (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to decrease heat production. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. the second is the memory frequency that an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... Boot Device Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User...
... Boot Device Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User...
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...- 42 - Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. If you to determine whether to Disabled for Windows ...function. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Enabled for display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when...
...- 42 - Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. If you to determine whether to Disabled for Windows ...function. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Enabled for display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when...
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... integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be shared with other device. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel H67 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . - 43 - In Legacy mode the... 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. BIOS Setup For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot...
... integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be shared with other device. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel H67 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . - 43 - In Legacy mode the... 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. BIOS Setup For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot...
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... speed. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 49 -
... speed. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 49 -
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... GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. The following procedure details the steps to enable RAID for the Intel ...of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to load the SATA controller driver first. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver...
... GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. The following procedure details the steps to enable RAID for the Intel ...of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to load the SATA controller driver first. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver...
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.... Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Physical Devices : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB... installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1...
.... Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Physical Devices : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB... installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1...
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Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). Press to proceed. If only two hard drives are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [... 5) if necessary. The stripe block size can be included in the RAID array. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB...
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). Press to proceed. If only two hard drives are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [... 5) if necessary. The stripe block size can be included in the RAID array. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB...
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...install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 77 - Appendix Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 ... array in MAIN MENU. Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status ...
...install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 77 - Appendix Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 ... array in MAIN MENU. Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Status ...
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... the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press (Figure 9). option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. if needed, the data on the recovery drive can be viewed in the operating system; Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks ... •• A recovery volume can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Exit 3. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB ...
... the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press (Figure 9). option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. if needed, the data on the recovery drive can be viewed in the operating system; Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks ... •• A recovery volume can copy the data from the master drive to the master drive. Exit 3. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB ...
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... in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to a previous state. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0... Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to confirm. (Figure 10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. [hi]-Prev/NeRxtAI[DT1AR0BA: ]MI-D(Mi5rr:)...
... in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to a previous state. option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0... Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to confirm. (Figure 10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. [hi]-Prev/NeRxtAI[DT1AR0BA: ]MI-D(Mi5rr:)...