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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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...138; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) j - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) k Etron EJ168 chip: j - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10...
...138; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI slots Chipset: - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) j - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) k Etron EJ168 chip: j - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10...
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...for GA-P61-USB3-B3. Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
...for GA-P61-USB3-B3. Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card...
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... SATA hard drive. 8) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS...
... SATA hard drive. 8) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS...
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... (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to set the first boot device without having to show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective...
... (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to set the first boot device without having to show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective...
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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 core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU 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 function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor...
... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU 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 function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor...
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... reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to be set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. This item is configurable only when the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 36 - Depending on CPU loading...
... reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to be set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. This item is configurable only when the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 36 - Depending on CPU loading...
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... Voltage The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types...
... Voltage The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types...
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... DRAM Termination The default is Auto. The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The default is Auto. 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...
... DRAM Termination The default is Auto. The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The default is Auto. 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...
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...the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. If you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time...
...the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. If you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time...
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... use. BIOS Setup Capability Limit CPUID Max. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD...
... use. BIOS Setup Capability Limit CPUID Max. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD...
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... party hardware monitor utility is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. BIOS Setup - 44 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. This feature allows your hard drive. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability...
... party hardware monitor utility is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. BIOS Setup - 44 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. This feature allows your hard drive. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability...
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BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller j Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5...
BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller j Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5...
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... at Port..... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of wires will show Open and the Length fields show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start...
... at Port..... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of wires will show Open and the Length fields show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start...
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... parallel (LPT) port. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) j Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for GA-P61-USB3-B3. - 47 - Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4...
... parallel (LPT) port. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) j Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for GA-P61-USB3-B3. - 47 - Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4...
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... : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. You can be set to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications...
... : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. You can be set to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications...
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... Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows 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 up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS...
... Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows 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 up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS...
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...: Keyboard error 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 Appendix - 84 - 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to clear the CMOS values. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I install the onboard HD audio driver...
...: Keyboard error 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 Appendix - 84 - 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to clear the CMOS values. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I install the onboard HD audio driver...