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...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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual ...information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are...
...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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual ...information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD7-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 ...Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD7-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 ...Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Auto Green...82 4-8 eXtreme...
... 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Auto Green...82 4-8 eXtreme...
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GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 ... Realtek RTL8111E LAN2 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® P67 PCI Express Bus x1 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) CODEC LPC Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 ... Realtek RTL8111E LAN2 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® P67 PCI Express Bus x1 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) CODEC LPC Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center ...Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center ...Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * 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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... DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended...
... DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended...
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...Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required... BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_2/ PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 ...
...Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required... BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_2/ PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 ...
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... VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions; 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions.
... VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions; 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions.
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... clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button • ...button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. PHASE LED The...
... clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button • ...button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. PHASE LED The...
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... and restart your computer. • Always turn off your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... and restart your computer. • Always turn off your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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...S5 Off state or powered off when the system is detected at system startup. 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 speaker on the ... (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
...S5 Off state or powered off when the system is detected at system startup. 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 speaker on the ... (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
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... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To flash...
... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To flash...
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... key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. A. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD7-B3 F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
... key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. A. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD7-B3 F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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...Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in the Item Help block on the right side of the...are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main ...
...Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in the Item Help block on the right side of the...are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main ...
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...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. ...61565; F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles 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...
...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. ...61565; F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles 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 F3a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC ... } 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 F3a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH ...
... } 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 F3a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC ... } 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 F3a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH ...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 -
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 -
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... (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating ...system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for different number of active cores. For more enhanced power-saving state...
... (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating ...system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for different number of active cores. For more enhanced power-saving state...
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...CPU frequency be set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 42 - Depending on XMP memory module(s) to 2000 MHz. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Important: It is highly...PEG Clock Control option is from 800 MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. 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...
...CPU frequency be set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 42 - Depending on XMP memory module(s) to 2000 MHz. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Important: It is highly...PEG Clock Control option is from 800 MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. 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...
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...when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to increase memory performance and stability. Profile VTT Voltage The ...to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 43 - Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent...
...when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to increase memory performance and stability. Profile VTT Voltage The ...to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 43 - Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent...