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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D ... Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D ... Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard...
... to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard...
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... displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by...
... displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by...
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... Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- A... Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented ...
... Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- A... Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented ...
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...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only...switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - ... memory module can be enabled if only one direction. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to be installed, it is recommended...
...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only...switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - ... memory module can be enabled if only one direction. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to be installed, it is recommended...
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...correct orientation. Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed ... GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. • These fan...
...correct orientation. Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed ... GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Overheating may hang. • These fan...
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... Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. Disabled Disables this feature. Manual allows the two items below to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to All Cores. BIOS Setup - 38 - Normal Uses...
... Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. Disabled Disables this feature. Manual allows the two items below to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to All Cores. BIOS Setup - 38 - Normal Uses...
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...buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: Enabled) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for output, depending on to which port the display device is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect ...
...buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: Enabled) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for output, depending on to which port the display device is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect ...
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... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to allocate system memory for the...- troller. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to allocate system memory for the...- troller. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
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AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization Virtualization allows a ...Disables this menu when finished. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 47 - Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN,...
AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization Virtualization allows a ...Disables this menu when finished. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 47 - Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN,...
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...specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. After making changes in the notification area. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is a simple and...overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is an easy-to-use auto-overclocking function . (Note) When ...
...specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. After making changes in the notification area. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is a simple and...overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is an easy-to-use auto-overclocking function . (Note) When ...
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...Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Appendix A When ...system can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Yes Check if there is verified and...your monitor. The problem is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified...
...Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Appendix A When ...system can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Yes Check if there is verified and...your monitor. The problem is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified...