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... notice. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to their...
... notice. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to their...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... 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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... 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...
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
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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 ... 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/2 KB/Mouse TPM MIC...
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 ... 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/2 KB/Mouse TPM MIC...
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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...only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_3 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS ...
...only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_3 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS ...
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... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the expansion card... the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it...
... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the expansion card... the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it...
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... out jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use this port for line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Hardware Installation - 20 - Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and...
... out jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use this port for line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Hardware Installation - 20 - Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and...
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... No. When connecting a fan cable, be lost. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. You may result in damage to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has...
... No. When connecting a fan cable, be lost. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. You may result in damage to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has...
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... may configure the way to turn off when the system is operating. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is detected at system startup. The front panel design may issue beeps in S3/S4 ... switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. 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, Blue) Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor...
... may configure the way to turn off when the system is operating. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is detected at system startup. The front panel design may issue beeps in S3/S4 ... switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. 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, Blue) Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to... clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations).
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to... clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations).
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... need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system...
... need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system...
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... as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/18/2011-H67-7A89VG07C-00 Function Keys...
... as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/18/2011-H67-7A89VG07C-00 Function Keys...
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... Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to...Item Help block on the bottom line of function keys available for the menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for each item is in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...
... Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to...Item Help block on the bottom line of function keys available for the menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for each item is in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...
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...complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11:...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 ...
...complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11:...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 ...
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...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 F3c 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.... 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 F3c 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330....
...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 F3c 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.... 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 F3c 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330....
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BIOS Setup - 34 - } M.I.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. } ...
BIOS Setup - 34 - } M.I.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. } ...
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.... (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. ...C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection ...
.... (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. ...C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection ...
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... CPU voltage and core frequency to set the onboard graphics clock. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Disabled Only allows the CPU to set - the second is the memory frequency that an overheating is automatically adjusted... Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this set the system memory multiplier. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This ...
... CPU voltage and core frequency to set the onboard graphics clock. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Disabled Only allows the CPU to set - the second is the memory frequency that an overheating is automatically adjusted... Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this set the system memory multiplier. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This ...