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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 47 2-8 PC Health Status 49 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 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 47 2-8 PC Health Status 49 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 50 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 50 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 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * D ue 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 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * D ue 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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... motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn...
... to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn...
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... the monitor being used. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. - 19 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for sound playback is HDCP compliant. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports digital optical audio. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video...
... the monitor being used. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. - 19 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for sound playback is HDCP compliant. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports digital optical audio. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video...
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... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the F_USB1 header can provide two USB ports via...
... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the F_USB1 header can provide two USB ports via...
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... 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 a few seconds. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your expansion card. 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects...
... 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 a few seconds. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your expansion card. 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects...
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... monitor will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for the SATA connectors. After system restart, the device boot order will appear again at system startup, refer to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67N-USB3-B3 F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/11/2011-H67-7A89UG0PC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode. Note: This message will still be used for...
... monitor will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for the SATA connectors. After system restart, the device boot order will appear again at system startup, refer to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67N-USB3-B3 F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/11/2011-H67-7A89UG0PC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode. Note: This message will still be used for...
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... autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function...
... autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to reduce the current. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to reduce the current. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving...
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... 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. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific...
... 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. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific...
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... Server 2003 64-bit. Make sure the operating system 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 x16] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup pro- Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Use the up process...
... Server 2003 64-bit. Make sure the operating system 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 x16] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup pro- Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Use the up process...
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... party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. The adjustable range is present only when you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup - 44 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Always Enable. Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
... party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. The adjustable range is present only when you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup - 44 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Always Enable. Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
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... SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. 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 [Disabled] [IDE...
... SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. 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 [Disabled] [IDE...
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... the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Renesas D720200 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Renesas D720200 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Refer to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will appear: Start detecting at Port..... If no LAN cable is...
... the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Renesas D720200 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Renesas D720200 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Refer to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will appear: Start detecting at Port..... If no LAN cable is...
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... the system at any time. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a low power mode. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 47 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Resume by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device.
... the system at any time. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a low power mode. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 47 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Resume by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device.
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... 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 up or down arrow key to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.19 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off...
... 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 up or down arrow key to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.19 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off...
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... the motherboard driver disk. All with which you can go to the Application Software screen to enable RAID for RAID 0. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically 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 to set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
... the motherboard driver disk. All with which you can go to the Application Software screen to enable RAID for RAID 0. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically 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 to set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
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... installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Press . Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Appendix To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the 64Bit folder. A screen will appear. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your system to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). For AHCI mode, use with the Windows...
... installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Press . Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Appendix To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the 64Bit folder. A screen will appear. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your system to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). For AHCI mode, use with the Windows...
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... the motherboard battery in the BIOS Setup program. Press to the maximum volume? When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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...
... the motherboard battery in the BIOS Setup program. Press to the maximum volume? When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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...