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... SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s Chipset North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset South Bridge...
... SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s Chipset North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset South Bridge...
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...Panel w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 3 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x North Bridge fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD... connected to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel sup- Hardware Installation Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the South Bridge...
...Panel w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 3 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x North Bridge fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD... connected to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel sup- Hardware Installation Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the South Bridge...
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...CPU/system fan speed control function is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b 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... optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is supported will operate at up to install it is populated with an expansion card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in ...
...CPU/system fan speed control function is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b 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... optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is supported will operate at up to install it is populated with an expansion card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in ...
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...bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you ...one of the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for...
...bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you ...one of the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for...
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...) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1/SYS_FAN3) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be... design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1...
...) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1/SYS_FAN3) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be... design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1...
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... - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker...
... - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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... CPU. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 42 - Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU ...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. For more information about Intel...
... CPU. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 42 - Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU ...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. For more information about Intel...
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... Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,...decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat...
... Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,...decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat...
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...Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software UnCore & QPI Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency Isochronous Support [Auto] 4.8GHz [Auto] 2133MHz [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...Control >>>>> Sandard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew IOH Clock Skew [Disabled] 133 [Auto] [ 800mV] [ 900mV] [ 0ps] [ 0ps] Item Help...
...Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software UnCore & QPI Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency Isochronous Support [Auto] 4.8GHz [Auto] 2133MHz [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...Control >>>>> Sandard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew IOH Clock Skew [Disabled] 133 [Auto] [ 800mV] [ 900mV] [ 0ps] [ 0ps] Item Help...
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...to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Disabled Disables this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used . (Note) This item appears only if you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory... frequency value is dependent on the XMP memory. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this item will display as 1.5V. Auto sets memory multiplier according to set to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 46 - Standard Lets the system...
...to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Disabled Disables this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used . (Note) This item appears only if you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory... frequency value is dependent on the XMP memory. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this item will display as 1.5V. Auto sets memory multiplier according to set to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 46 - Standard Lets the system...
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... A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or...
... A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or...
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... to determine whether to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the first...
... to determine whether to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the first...
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... profile (.txt file). • Load allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to click Set for...(s). Unique Features - 78 - Available functions in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system...
... profile (.txt file). • Load allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to click Set for...(s). Unique Features - 78 - Available functions in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system...
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... CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is working properly. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix Check if the keyboard is verified ...and solved. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized...
... CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is working properly. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix Check if the keyboard is verified ...and solved. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized...
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... the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support Use walking 1's algorithm to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch 1. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for keyboard &... RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in CMOS circuitry. a value of RTC value: e.g. See also POST 26h Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type and CPU level Initial interrupts vector table. Program basic chipset registers Detect memory - If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead ...
... the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support Use walking 1's algorithm to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch 1. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for keyboard &... RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in CMOS circuitry. a value of RTC value: e.g. See also POST 26h Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type and CPU level Initial interrupts vector table. Program basic chipset registers Detect memory - If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead ...