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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. 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 ... flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. - 11 - Hardware Installation
k Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. 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 ... flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition ... connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the...
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition ... connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the...
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... On is on when the system is detected at system startup. The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to...
... On is on when the system is detected at system startup. The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to...
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...more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating... program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. For instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the...
...more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating... program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. For instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the...
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... setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P61-USB3-B3 E22) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ... Help The on the right side of the submenu. •• If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in a...
... setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P61-USB3-B3 E22) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ... Help The on the right side of the submenu. •• If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in a...
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... display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all the changes made in effect. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you can...
... display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all the changes made in effect. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you can...
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... down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. BIOS Setup Capability Limit CPUID Max. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority...
... down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. BIOS Setup Capability Limit CPUID Max. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority...
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This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the CMOS. This saves the changes to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press ...: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features...
This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the CMOS. This saves the changes to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press ...: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features...
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...of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash™? P61-USB3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or...in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 62 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12...
...of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash™? P61-USB3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or...in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 62 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12...
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B. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to the main menu. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update ... press . Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" appears, press to Drive...
B. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to the main menu. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update ... press . Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" appears, press to Drive...
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... after 10 minutes and regular backup will be on the same partition as an image file every hour. The Smart Recovery 2 main menu: Button Function Settings Allows you to select the source and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File...source partition and destination partition and click OK. Allows you to select a previous backup time. Creating a backup: Click the Settings button on the main menu. Unique Features You can use Smart Recovery 2. • The Backup Now button will display the backed-up a partition as the backup ...
... after 10 minutes and regular backup will be on the same partition as an image file every hour. The Smart Recovery 2 main menu: Button Function Settings Allows you to select the source and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File...source partition and destination partition and click OK. Allows you to select a previous backup time. Creating a backup: Click the Settings button on the main menu. Unique Features You can use Smart Recovery 2. • The Backup Now button will display the backed-up a partition as the backup ...
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.... 2. Recovering your system using a system image that can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of the data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can record personal passwords and important dates and set reminders of your system. • For Windows Vista, refer to the ...
.... 2. Recovering your system using a system image that can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of the data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can record personal passwords and important dates and set reminders of your system. • For Windows Vista, refer to the ...
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... the times you set. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After you select a cell phone, the Add device as shown on the Auto Green main menu and click Save to save the settings. Configuring other Bluetooth settings: On the Other Settings tab, you can set your needs, select a system...saving mode. • Turn off HD: Set when to turn off . When the times limit is reached and your computer. On the Auto Green main menu, click Configure and then click Configure BT devices. Unique Features - 74 - Button Description Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to ...
... the times you set. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After you select a cell phone, the Add device as shown on the Auto Green main menu and click Save to save the settings. Configuring other Bluetooth settings: On the Other Settings tab, you can set your needs, select a system...saving mode. • Turn off HD: Set when to turn off . When the times limit is reached and your computer. On the Auto Green main menu, click Configure and then click Configure BT devices. Unique Features - 74 - Button Description Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to ...
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...POST. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this step.) Step 3: Then go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully... & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for hardware changes. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? In the Main Menu, press + to install. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on the CLR_CMOS jumper in...
...POST. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this step.) Step 3: Then go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully... & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for hardware changes. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? In the Main Menu, press + to install. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on the CLR_CMOS jumper in...
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... the short circuit. 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to start the computer. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to solve the problem.
... the short circuit. 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to start the computer. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to solve the problem.