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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P65A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P65A-UD3 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an 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...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P65A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P65A-UD3 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an 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...
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...® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B65 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices. USB Chipset: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Renesas D720200 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on...
...® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B65 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices. USB Chipset: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Renesas D720200 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on...
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...Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x SATA 6Gb/s connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
...Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x SATA 6Gb/s connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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...: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports...
...: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports...
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... of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Refer to factory defaults. Failure to do 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use...
... of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Refer to factory defaults. Failure to do 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use...
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...to accept. A. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P65A-UD3 D22c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/22/2010-B65-7A89UG0JC...
...to accept. A. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P65A-UD3 D22c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/22/2010-B65-7A89UG0JC...
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... BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types...
... BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types...
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... 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 your operating system. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Set this feature. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to manually configure CPU...
... 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 your operating system. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Set this feature. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to manually configure CPU...
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... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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...the CPU being used. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile VTT Voltage x Channel Interleaving x Rank Interleaving >>>>> Channel A } Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel B } Channel B Timing Settings [Disabled] [Auto] 1066 [Turbo] [Auto] 1.5V 1.05V Auto Auto [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level...
...the CPU being used. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile VTT Voltage x Channel Interleaving x Rank Interleaving >>>>> Channel A } Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel B } Channel B Timing Settings [Disabled] [Auto] 1066 [Turbo] [Auto] 1.5V 1.05V Auto Auto [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level...
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...Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.220V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage...
...Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.220V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage...
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The default is Auto. The default is Auto. 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. BIOS Setup - 40 - Ch-B Data VRef. DRAM VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu ...
The default is Auto. The default is Auto. 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. BIOS Setup - 40 - Ch-B Data VRef. DRAM VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu ...
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... POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, Nov 23 2010 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard...
... POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, Nov 23 2010 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard...
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... use. to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down arrow key...
... use. to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down arrow key...
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...) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this feature. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIEx16 PCIEx4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the system boots up. BIOS Setup - 44...
...) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this feature. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIEx16 PCIEx4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the system boots up. BIOS Setup - 44...
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... in Native IDE mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8...
... in Native IDE mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8...
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...-DOS mode; If no cable problem is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length...
...-DOS mode; If no cable problem is activated. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length...
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... warning sound. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays...
... warning sound. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays...
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...the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.20 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.20 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 63 - Step 3: When the update process is displayed...
...the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.20 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.20 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 63 - Step 3: When the update process is displayed...
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... possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 83 - Appendix A: For motherboards that have turned my speaker to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Q: Why do I have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to the instructions on the motherboard battery in My...
... possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 83 - Appendix A: For motherboards that have turned my speaker to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Q: Why do I have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to the instructions on the motherboard battery in My...