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GA-PA65-D3-B3 GA-P61-USB3-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-PA65D3B-1001R
GA-PA65-D3-B3 GA-P61-USB3-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-PA65D3B-1001R
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... "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2011 GIGA... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
... "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2011 GIGA... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ... 89 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 93 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ... 89 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 93 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. - 5 -
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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-PA65-D3-B3 or GA-P61-USB3-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 motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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-PA65-D3-B3 or GA-P61-USB3-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 motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard...
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.... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU...
.... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in ...
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... supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. If you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and...
... supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. If you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and...
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... so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Hardware Installation Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer...
... so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Hardware Installation Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer...
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...below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Cylinder... Number of heads. - 41 - If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip ...
...below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Cylinder... Number of heads. - 41 - If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip ...
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... 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC... threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run...
... 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC... threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run...
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... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs ...all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset ...
... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs ...all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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.... Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Normally, the system works on the next system...BIOS while in system malfunction. pa65d3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Because BIOS flashing... from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
.... Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Normally, the system works on the next system...BIOS while in system malfunction. pa65d3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Because BIOS flashing... from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
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... to complete. 3. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Failure ...that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location ...
... to complete. 3. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Failure ...that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location ...
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... the Background Activity Progress item, indicating that the RAID volume is being rebuilt. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. • Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Appendix - 88 - While...
... the Background Activity Progress item, indicating that the RAID volume is being rebuilt. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. • Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Appendix - 88 - While...
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.../48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to instructions on both of the front and back panel audio...
.../48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to instructions on both of the front and back panel audio...
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... or by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of ...property of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
... or by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of ...property of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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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. 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.