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... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied,...specifications and features in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and...-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...
... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied,...specifications and features in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and...-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...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-P61-USB3-B3 or GA-P61-DS3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-P61-USB3-B3 or GA-P61-DS3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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...138; Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition... 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion ...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.
...138; Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition... 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion ...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.
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... your expansion card in your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating...
... your expansion card in your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating...
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... or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this jack.
... or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this jack.
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...- 30 - A. To show the BIOS POST screen. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (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 ... the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access...
...- 30 - A. To show the BIOS POST screen. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (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 ... the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access...
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...the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 Chipset) Specifies ... Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. - 45 - Set this option to Disabled if you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in the Intel H61 Chipset to ...
...the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 Chipset) Specifies ... Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. - 45 - Set this option to Disabled if you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in the Intel H61 Chipset to ...
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..., double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your ... Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install...
..., double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your ... Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
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You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory ••...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory ••...
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... a new partition to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. If you use the backup function in your hard drive. Please note that if...
... a new partition to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. If you use the backup function in your hard drive. Please note that if...
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Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features Exit... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon...
Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features Exit... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon...
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... right shows the default audio jack assignments. For example, users can listen to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to MP3 music, have an Internet chat,...Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
... right shows the default audio jack assignments. For example, users can listen to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to MP3 music, have an Internet chat,...Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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... not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Appendix Then configure...
... not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Appendix Then configure...
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... Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is equipped with power/amplifier. A: Make sure your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the maximum volume? If... values (before doing this step.) Step 3: Then go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
... Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is equipped with power/amplifier. A: Make sure your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the maximum volume? If... values (before doing this step.) Step 3: Then go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions...