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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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... CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard...: "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners....
... CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard...: "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners....
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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 - The box contents are for reference only. 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.
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. 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.
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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 contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •...
... 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 contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •...
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... the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
... the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
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... down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •...
... down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •...
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... to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 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. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel...
... to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 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. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel...
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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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds...
... 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds...
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... system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. If you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. is week (read-only), month, date and...
... system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. If you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. is week (read-only), month, date and...
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...to run at slow speeds. You can be set to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to..., selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 51 - BIOS Setup CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Manual Allows you to control CPU fan speed. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF...
...to run at slow speeds. You can be set to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to..., selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 51 - BIOS Setup CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Manual Allows you to control CPU fan speed. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF...
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...Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. After installing the SP1 (or later), if ...drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware ...
...Some device drivers will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. After installing the SP1 (or later), if ...drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware ...
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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 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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..., use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS mode. PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive...the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing ...
..., use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS mode. PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive...the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing ...
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...that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Make sure that matches...In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Failure to start. 3. Using @...
...that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Make sure that matches...In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Failure to start. 3. Using @...
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...\Marvell Tray, right-click on the icon in the RAID setup utility first. 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 notification area, and select Open MSU. Appendix...
...\Marvell Tray, right-click on the icon in the RAID setup utility first. 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 notification area, and select Open MSU. Appendix...
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... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0.... Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0.... Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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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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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. 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.