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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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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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GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN COMA LPT COAXIAL LGA1155 R_USB30j ATX R_USB20k DDR3_1 DDR3_2 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO Etron EJ168j SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-P61-USB3-B3/ GA-P61-DS3-B3 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SPDIF_O PCI1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 PCI3 SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 PCIe to PCI Bridge M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. - 7 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3.
GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN COMA LPT COAXIAL LGA1155 R_USB30j ATX R_USB20k DDR3_1 DDR3_2 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO Etron EJ168j SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-P61-USB3-B3/ GA-P61-DS3-B3 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SPDIF_O PCI1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 PCI3 SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 PCIe to PCI Bridge M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. - 7 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3.
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k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI .../Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) 3 PCI j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. - 8 -
k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI .../Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) 3 PCI j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. - 8 -
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... at up to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The parallel port is occurring j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a printer, ...and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector....
... at up to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The parallel port is occurring j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a printer, ...and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector....
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... Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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...
... Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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...
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...nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. p61usb33.f1) to update the ...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. P61-USB3-B3...
...nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. p61usb33.f1) to update the ...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. P61-USB3-B3...