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... number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be... made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS...
... number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be... made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X58-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X58-USB3 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...8482;/SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X58-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X58-USB3 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...8482;/SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health ...
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... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 eXtreme...
... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 eXtreme...
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GA-X58-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory x1 x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) ...PCI Express Bus x1 NEC D720200F1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 x1 x4 x1 Switch x1 or Intel® ICH10R 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 1 PCI Express...
GA-X58-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory x1 x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) ...PCI Express Bus x1 NEC D720200F1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 x1 x4 x1 Switch x1 or Intel® ICH10R 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 1 PCI Express...
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... 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System/North Bridge temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU fan fail warning CPU/System fan...
... 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System/North Bridge temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU fan fail warning CPU/System fan...
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... size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install them in the PCIEX16_1 slot; Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver...
... size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install them in the PCIEX16_1 slot; Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver...
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...be enabled if 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 the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet... them in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
...be enabled if 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 the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet... them in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
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... back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines...
... back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines...
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... before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver 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...
... before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver 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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...chassis front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 hard drive activity LED...on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the ...
...chassis front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 hard drive activity LED...on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the ...
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... Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Each USB header can support the ON/OFF Charge function... jumper cap from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Each USB header can support the ON/OFF Charge function... jumper cap from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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...the power is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is...system instability or other unexpected results. 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 a Windows-based utility that allows the user ...
...the power is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is...system instability or other unexpected results. 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 a Windows-based utility that allows the user ...
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..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58-USB3 E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/05/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen...
..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58-USB3 E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/05/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen...
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... 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... the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom...
... 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... the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom...
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...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...use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock...
...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...use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock...
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BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. This page is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS ... Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 E7 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC Vcore...
BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. This page is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS ... Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 E7 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC Vcore...
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CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this function. BIOS Setup - 36 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-...
CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this function. BIOS Setup - 36 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-...
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..., Slow Mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is occurring to manually set the QPI clock ratio. BIOS Setup QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to emit PROCHOT signals.
..., Slow Mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is occurring to manually set the QPI clock ratio. BIOS Setup QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to emit PROCHOT signals.
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... memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are :...750ps. (Default: 0ps) IOH Clock Skew Allows you to set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to 150 MHz. the second is from 90 MHz to enhance memory performance when ...
... memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are :...750ps. (Default: 0ps) IOH Clock Skew Allows you to set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to 150 MHz. the second is from 90 MHz to enhance memory performance when ...
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... Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display as 1.5V. Channel Interleaving Options are synchronous to Disabled, this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Standard Lets the...
... Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display as 1.5V. Channel Interleaving Options are synchronous to Disabled, this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Standard Lets the...