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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 BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of .... Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use ...
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 BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of .... Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use ...
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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...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 48 2-8 PC Health...
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...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 48 2-8 PC Health...
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...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 with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 4-5 Q-Share...69 4-6 Smart 6™ ...70 4-7 Auto Green...74 ...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 -
...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 with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 4-5 Q-Share...69 4-6 Smart 6™ ...70 4-7 Auto Green...74 ...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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GA-PA65-D3-B3/GA-P61-USB3-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 ... 88SE9172 j x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Realtek iTE IT8892 RTL8111E Bridge RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC LPT COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line...
GA-PA65-D3-B3/GA-P61-USB3-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 ... 88SE9172 j x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Realtek iTE IT8892 RTL8111E Bridge RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 CODEC LPT COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line...
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Hardware Installation 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 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors j 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Hardware Installation 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 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors j 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ... 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 -
...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ... 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 -
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... of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. 1-4 Installing... installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. 1-4 Installing... installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: ...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: ...
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... with local environmental regulations. - 23 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery...
... with local environmental regulations. - 23 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery...
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...switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below.... The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion...
...switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below.... The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion...
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...from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ••... two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure ...
...from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ••... two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure ...
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... activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. 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 system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash...
... activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. 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 system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash...
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.... The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
.... The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-D3-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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... to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-PA65-D3-B3 E22) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail...
... to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-PA65-D3-B3 E22) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail...
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... this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ...
... this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ...
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...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E22 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E22 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330....
...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E22 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E22 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330....
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...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 34 -
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 34 -
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.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. ...) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores....
.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. ...) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores....
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being ... to set - CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set the system memory multiplier.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being ... to set - CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set the system memory multiplier.
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Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 37 - BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Turbo Lets the system... value displayed here is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 37 - BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Turbo Lets the system... value displayed here is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.