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.... Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 ...
.... Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ...of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-PA65-UD3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-PA65-UD3-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 ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-PA65-UD3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-PA65-UD3-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 ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Smart 6™ ...72 4-7 Auto Green...76 4-8 Cloud...
... 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Smart 6™ ...72 4-7 Auto Green...76 4-8 Cloud...
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GA-PA65-UD3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI ... RTL8111E x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 Etron EJ168 Etron PCIe to PCI EJ168 Bridge Intel® H61 1 PCI Express x1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Bus Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC...
GA-PA65-UD3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI ... RTL8111E x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 Etron EJ168 Etron PCIe to PCI EJ168 Bridge Intel® H61 1 PCI Express x1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Bus Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC...
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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 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 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 21.5cm * 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 21.5cm * 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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... them in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • If one or two single-sided memory modules are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure...socket. DS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always ...
... them in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • If one or two single-sided memory modules are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure...socket. DS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always ...
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... inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your computer. 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 the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot...
... inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your computer. 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 the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot...
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..., or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may hang. •• These fan headers are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off your - You may clear the CMOS values by your...
..., or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may hang. •• These fan headers are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off your - You may clear the CMOS values by your...
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...blinking when the sys- The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. 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 chassis intrusion switch/sensor on... assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation
...blinking when the sys- The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. 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 chassis intrusion switch/sensor on... assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation
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date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, ...Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before... 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...
date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, ...Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before... 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...
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... records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 searches ...version of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. •...
... records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 searches ...version of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. •...
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... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-UD3-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/21/2011-H61-7A89UG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to the...
... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-UD3-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/21/2011-H61-7A89UG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to the...
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...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 Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of ...Exit 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 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit 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 Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of ...Exit 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 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...select the profile you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ... 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 Peripherals...
...select the profile you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ... 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 Peripherals...
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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 E15 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 E15 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 E15 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 E15 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. } M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 36 -
...: 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. } M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 36 -
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... Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website....: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. When...
... Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website....: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. When...
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...is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; 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.... BIOS Setup - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease average power ...
...is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; 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.... BIOS Setup - 38 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease average power ...
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... Expert. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to be configurable. BIOS Setup Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 39 - Options are synchronous to increase memory ...performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Turbo Lets the system ...
... Expert. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to be configurable. BIOS Setup Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1.5V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 39 - Options are synchronous to increase memory ...performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Turbo Lets the system ...