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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and ...or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: ...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and ...or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: ...
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l Only for GA-P67-DS3-B3. 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 ... 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 91 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 92 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 94 5-3 Troubleshooting 95 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 95 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 96 j Only for GA-PH67-DS3-B3. - 5 -
l Only for GA-P67-DS3-B3. 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 ... 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 91 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 92 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 94 5-3 Troubleshooting 95 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 95 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 96 j Only for GA-PH67-DS3-B3. - 5 -
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Box Contents GA-P67-DS3-B3 or GA-PH67-DS3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield •• T he 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-P67-DS3-B3 or GA-PH67-DS3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield •• T he 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 -
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... installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
... installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
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... direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the...
... direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card in ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card in ...
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... match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 25 - 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel...
... match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 25 - 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel...
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...) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. ing the CMOS...
...) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. ing the CMOS...
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... current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to operate at default value. This feature only works for GA-P67-DS3-B3. (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to.... Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
... current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to operate at default value. This feature only works for GA-P67-DS3-B3. (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to.... Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
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...be reduced when the CPU is highly recommended that an overheating is from 800 MHz to be emitted to lower CPU performance to manually set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note ...or chipset detects that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is occurring, PROCHOT signals will allow for GA-P67-DS3-B3. (Note 1) This item is enabled. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (...
...be reduced when the CPU is highly recommended that an overheating is from 800 MHz to be emitted to lower CPU performance to manually set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note ...or chipset detects that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is occurring, PROCHOT signals will allow for GA-P67-DS3-B3. (Note 1) This item is enabled. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (...
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...hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices ...during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods...
...hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices ...during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods...
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... FAN Control is enabled. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. BIOS Setup Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan...
... FAN Control is enabled. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. BIOS Setup Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan...
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... XP Service Pack 1 or later. 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. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will...
... XP Service Pack 1 or later. 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. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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...BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart... download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. P67-DS3-B3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/21/2011-P67-7A89WG07C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode...
...BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart... download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. P67-DS3-B3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/21/2011-P67-7A89WG07C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode...
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... do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Before You Begin 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an...
... do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Before You Begin 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an...
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... first. Or you have to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click... Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to expand its capacity. For a RAID 0 array that already exists,...
... first. Or you have to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click... Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to expand its capacity. For a RAID 0 array that already exists,...
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... Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item...select Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Intel(R) Rapid Storage ...
... Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item...select Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Intel(R) Rapid Storage ...
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.... [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will be rebuilt and press . The following screen appears after you enter the operating system (look for...
.... [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will be rebuilt and press . The following screen appears after you enter the operating system (look for...
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...;• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in and out) to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in the notification area. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple...
...;• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in and out) to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in the notification area. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple...