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... 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. All rights reserved...
... 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. All rights reserved...
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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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...; 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...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... 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 -
...; 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...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... 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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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that ...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that ...
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... front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for line in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The...
... front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for line in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The...
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... (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. 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...utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. A. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 Xpress ...
... (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. 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...utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. A. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 Xpress ...
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...Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB ... the SATA controllers 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 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be shared with other device.
...Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB ... the SATA controllers 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 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be shared with other device.
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... My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the...
... My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the...
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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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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 - Drivers Installation
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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 - 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.
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... up a hard drive than to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features...
... up a hard drive than to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features...
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... check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing...
... check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing...
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... sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Data Sharing...Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option ...
... sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Data Sharing...Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option ...
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.... (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on page 79. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer 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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the notification area...
.... (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on page 79. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer 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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the notification area...
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... time. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 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. Appendix Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager.
... time. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 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. Appendix Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager.
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...in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Chapter 1. If yes, please disable this device. (...To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean?
...in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Chapter 1. If yes, please disable this device. (...To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean?