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... 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. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without...
... 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. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-PA65-D3-B3/GA-P61-USB3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-PA65-D3-B3/GA-P61-USB3-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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-PA65-D3-B3/GA-P61-USB3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-PA65-D3-B3/GA-P61-USB3-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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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... 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...; 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 High ...chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3.
... 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...; 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 High ...chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3.
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... Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
... Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you begin to install .... •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One...
It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you begin to install .... •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One...
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... to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction...Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 ...
... to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction...Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 ...
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... as a printer, scanner and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10...Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Do not rock it straight out from ...
... as a printer, scanner and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10...Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Do not rock it straight out from ...
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... local dealer. 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... local dealer. 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... only works for CPU Turbo mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for operating systems that supports ...(Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. The C3/C6 state is overheated. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt ...
... only works for CPU Turbo mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for operating systems that supports ...(Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. The C3/C6 state is overheated. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt ...
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... automatically configure this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto...
... automatically configure this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto...
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Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. For ...
Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. For ...
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...Sets the hard drive access mode. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the... up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The date format is 13:0:0. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011...
...Sets the hard drive access mode. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the... up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The date format is 13:0:0. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011...
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... operating mode for the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for GA-PA65-D3-B3. - 47 - Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. j Only for the SATA controllers. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or... specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
... operating mode for the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for GA-PA65-D3-B3. - 47 - Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. j Only for the SATA controllers. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or... specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
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... Password. When prompted for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled...
... Password. When prompted for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled...
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.../system/power fan is not connected or fails. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 51 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : 0.75...
.../system/power fan is not connected or fails. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 51 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : 0.75...
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... a Smart Fan mode. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to change the core clock and memory clock for these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The user-friendly EasyTune... to be sure to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings us- Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
... a Smart Fan mode. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to change the core clock and memory clock for these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The user-friendly EasyTune... to be sure to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings us- Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is 1.0. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-... The trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright laws and is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is the property of this manual may be reproduced,...
... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is 1.0. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-... The trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright laws and is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is the property of this manual may be reproduced,...
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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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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...GA-P61-USB3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 - 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.../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... USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.
...GA-P61-USB3-B3. Hardware Installation - 10 - 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.../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... USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.
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... Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -