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... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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...k l Only for GA-P67A-UD3-B3 Only for GA-PH67A-UD3-B3 Only for GA-PH67-UD3-B3 Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the devices being con- Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5...
...k l Only for GA-P67A-UD3-B3 Only for GA-PH67A-UD3-B3 Only for GA-PH67-UD3-B3 Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the devices being con- Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5...
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... BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 28 - 14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable...
... BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 28 - 14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable...
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...configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 30 - The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. 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 enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD3-B3...
...configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 30 - The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. 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 enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD3-B3...
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... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in the BIOS Setup program 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...
... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in the BIOS Setup program 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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... CPU cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating system. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Real-Time Ratio Changes in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to reduce the power. Set this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in OS (Note)j Enabled allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. This feature only works for GA-P67A-UD3-B3...
... CPU cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating system. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Real-Time Ratio Changes in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to reduce the power. Set this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in OS (Note)j Enabled allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. This feature only works for GA-P67A-UD3-B3...
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... reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring to enhance memory performance when enabled. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to decrease heat production. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring to enhance memory performance when enabled. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to decrease heat production. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... if 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 feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) j (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile...
... if 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 feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) j (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile...
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...CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to Normal. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup 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...
...CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to Normal. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup 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...
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... 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. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. Ch-B Data VRef. BIOS...
... 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. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. Ch-B Data VRef. BIOS...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Make sure the operating system to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Make sure the operating system to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
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.... IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control 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 Controllerjk USB3.0 Turbojk Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
.... IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control 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 Controllerjk USB3.0 Turbojk Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
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... Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. This feature will turn off all four pairs of wires will operate at a speed of using the onboard audio, set this item to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... When LAN Cable...
... Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. This feature will turn off all four pairs of wires will operate at a speed of using the onboard audio, set this item to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... When LAN Cable...
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... USB 3.0 Controller, on the number of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup j Only for GA-P67A-UD3-B3 k Only for the Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 controller. If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of devices being installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port...
... USB 3.0 Controller, on the number of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup j Only for GA-P67A-UD3-B3 k Only for the Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 controller. If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of devices being installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port...
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... to control CPU fan speed. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. BIOS Setup When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can be set 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 a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with...
... to control CPU fan speed. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. BIOS Setup When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can be set 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 a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with...
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... Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive 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 v2.18 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please...
... Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive 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 v2.18 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please...
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... Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers...
... Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers...
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... by default). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control 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 USB 3.0 Controllerjk USB3.0 Turbojk Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... by default). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control 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 USB 3.0 Controllerjk USB3.0 Turbojk Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... BIOS settings, you are ready to your computer. A screen will appear. A. Refer to your floppy disk. Refer to the following for the location of the files in the 64Bit folder. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to that you want from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk...
... BIOS settings, you are ready to your computer. A screen will appear. A. Refer to your floppy disk. Refer to the following for the location of the files in the 64Bit folder. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to that you want from the motherboard driver disk using a device support disk...
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...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 - 95 - eral > System). Q: Why is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? A: For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1. If your board doesn't have turned my speaker to...
...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 - 95 - eral > System). Q: Why is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? A: For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1. If your board doesn't have turned my speaker to...