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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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GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x4 Intel® H67 D-Sub LEVEL SHIFTER DVI-D LEVEL SHIFTER Dual BIOS HDMI 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS...
GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x4 Intel® H67 D-Sub LEVEL SHIFTER DVI-D LEVEL SHIFTER Dual BIOS HDMI 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS...
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...; processors in the LGA1155 package (Go 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 GIGABYTE's website for non-ECC memory modules (Go to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory...
...; processors in the LGA1155 package (Go 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 GIGABYTE's website for non-ECC memory modules (Go to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory...
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... 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 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 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
... 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 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 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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... the chassis back panel with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
... the chassis back panel with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
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... 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. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ from operating system. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition...
... 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. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ from operating system. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition...
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... touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 28 - Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. TPM w/housing 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You 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 this jumper to factory...
... touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 28 - Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. TPM w/housing 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You 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 this jumper to factory...
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... key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. A. The system will still be used for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. A. The system will still be used for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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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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... CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core...
... CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core...
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... production. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 400 MHz to set - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to...
... production. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 400 MHz to set - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to...
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BIOS Setup - 40 - Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel...
BIOS Setup - 40 - Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel...
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... Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE...
... Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE...
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... Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 32MB+2MB for GTT ~ 480MB+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for legacy operating system such as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this memory for Windows XP operating system; If you to set a delay time for the BIOS to Enabled for GTT) (Note) This item is installed. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
... Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 32MB+2MB for GTT ~ 480MB+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for legacy operating system such as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this memory for Windows XP operating system; If you to set a delay time for the BIOS to Enabled for GTT) (Note) This item is installed. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
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... Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8...
... Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8...
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...set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 - 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 and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN...
...set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 - 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 and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN...
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... remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only 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 begin the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Select the BIOS update file...
... remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only 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 begin the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Select the BIOS update file...
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... to automatically install all of a button, X.H.D helps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Unique Features You can go to the Application Software screen to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click...
... to automatically install all of a button, X.H.D helps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Unique Features You can go to the Application Software screen to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click...
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... Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you install all of the driver. • For the Intel H67, copy all required drivers from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to continue the driver installation. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller...
... Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you install all of the driver. • For the Intel H67, copy all required drivers from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to continue the driver installation. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller...
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... 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 - 94 - For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the motherboard battery...
... 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 - 94 - For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the motherboard battery...