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... DDR3_2 AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO Atheros AR8151 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 BAT GA-P61-S3-B3 Intel® H61 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 M_BIOS PCIe to PCI PCI3 Bridge B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-P61-S3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents...
... DDR3_2 AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO Atheros AR8151 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 BAT GA-P61-S3-B3 Intel® H61 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 M_BIOS PCIe to PCI PCI3 Bridge B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-P61-S3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents...
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GA-P61-S3-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 Express Bus DMI 2.0 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Express Bus x1 Atheros AR8151 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge RJ45 PCI Bus LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 6 -
GA-P61-S3-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 Express Bus DMI 2.0 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Express Bus x1 Atheros AR8151 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge RJ45 PCI Bus LAN Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 6 -
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset...
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... No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact...
... No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact...
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... Defaults Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) -Turbo Ratio(1-Core)(Note) 34 -Turbo Ratio(2-Core)(Note) 33 -Turbo Ratio(3-Core)(Note) 33 -Turbo... Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 23 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU...
... Defaults Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) -Turbo Ratio(1-Core)(Note) 34 -Turbo Ratio(2-Core)(Note) 33 -Turbo Ratio(3-Core)(Note) 33 -Turbo... Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 23 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU...
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...frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This...Turbo ratios for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for ...
...frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This...Turbo ratios for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for ...
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... multiplier. Options are synchronous to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 25 - CHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When...
... multiplier. Options are synchronous to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 25 - CHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When...
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...), 1~31. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
...), 1~31. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
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Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (... If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your SATA devices by Intel Virtualization Technology will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA...
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (... If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your SATA devices by Intel Virtualization Technology will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA...
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... of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down on the hard drive. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - Press to move it up process to shorten the waiting time for daily use. Quick Boot Enables or disables the...
... of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down on the hard drive. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - Press to move it up process to shorten the waiting time for daily use. Quick Boot Enables or disables the...
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... to set a delay time for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The adjustable range is required every time the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/...Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup - 30 - Make sure the operating system to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item...
... to set a delay time for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The adjustable range is required every time the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/...Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup - 30 - Make sure the operating system to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item...
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...disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.... H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0...
...disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.... H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0...
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... Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(Yav/eN&)? This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may try to Manual. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin...
... Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(Yav/eN&)? This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may try to Manual. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin...