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... by any means without prior notice. For product-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, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
... by any means without prior notice. For product-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, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
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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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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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 ... 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)...: j - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3.
...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 ... 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)...: j - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3.
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your operating system. Carefully read...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your operating system. Carefully read...
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... configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be...
... configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be...
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... BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. 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 ...00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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 Recovery2 ...
... BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. 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 ...00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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 Recovery2 ...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy ...USB Storage Function 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 - IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers ...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy ...USB Storage Function 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 - IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers ...
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... to automatically install the utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive...
... to automatically install the utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive...
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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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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. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... drives and restore it . Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. •...
... drives and restore it . Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. •...
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... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 1: Select BACKUP to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make...
... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 1: Select BACKUP to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make...
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exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with data ... folder Changes the data folder to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share...
exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with data ... folder Changes the data folder to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share...
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... telephone call over the Internet, and etc. For example, users can listen to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: 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. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack...
... telephone call over the Internet, and etc. For example, users can listen to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: 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. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack...
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... to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. 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.
... to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. 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.
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... about one minute. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Press to clear the CMOS values (before ...are hidden in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details,...
... about one minute. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Press to clear the CMOS values (before ...are hidden in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details,...