Gigabyte GA-P61-DS3-B3 Manual

GA-P61-USB3-B3 GA-P61-DS3-B3

User's Manual

Rev. 1102

12ME-P61UB3B-1102R

dr aobr eht o M

GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3

Motherboard

GA-P61-USB3-B3/

GA-P61-DS3-B3

May 13, 2011

May 13, 2011

Copyright

© 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.

Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			6
Optional Items..................................................................................................................			6
GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout..............................................			7
GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-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...............................................................		13
1-3-1		Installing the 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......................................................................		53
2-12	Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................................		54
2-13	Exit Without Saving........................................................................................		54

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		55
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers...............................................................................	55
3-2	Application Software......................................................................................	56
3-3	Technical Manuals..........................................................................................	56
3-4	Contact...........................................................................................................	57
3-5	System............................................................................................................	57
3-6	Download Center............................................................................................	58
3-7	New Utilities....................................................................................................	58

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................		59
4-1	Xpress Recovery2..........................................................................................	59
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................	62
	4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility............................................................	62
	4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility...........................................................	65
4-3	EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................	66
4-4	Easy Energy Saver.........................................................................................	67
4-5	Q-Share..........................................................................................................	69
4-6	Smart 6™ ........................................................................................................	70
4-7	Auto Green.....................................................................................................	74
4-8	Cloud OC........................................................................................................	75

Chapter 5 Appendix		.......................................................................................................	77
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output...............................................................			77
5	-1-1 .	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio .................................................................	77
5	-1-2 ........................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF Out	80
5	-1-3 .......................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	81
5	-1-4 ....................................................................................	Using the Sound Recorder	83
5-2	Troubleshooting..............................................................................................		84
5	-2-1 ................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	84
5	-2-2 ...................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	85

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Box Contents

GA-P61-USB3-B3 or GA-P61-DS3-B3 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

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GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

COMA

LPT

COAXIAL

R_USB30j

R_USB20k

USB_LAN

AUDIO

F_AUDIO

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V

LGA1155

Etron

EJ168j

SYS_FAN1	BAT
PWR_FAN
	GA-P61-USB3-B3/
PCIEX16	GA-P61-DS3-B3

ATX

DDR3 1

DDR3 2

Realtek	PCIEX1_1
RTL8111E
CODEC	PCIEX1_2	Intel® H61
SPDIF_O	PCI1

iTE IT8728

SYS_FAN2

PCI2

PCIe to PCI Bridge

PCI3

CLR_CMOS

F_USB2 F_USB1

SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1

F_PANEL

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.

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GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express Bus

x16

2 USB 3.0/2.0 j

PCIe CLK

Etron

(100 MHz)

EJ168 j

PCI Express Bus

x1

x1

x1

x1

Realtek

PCIe to PCI

RTL8111E

Bridge

RJ45

2 PCI Express x1

LAN

PCI Bus

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

3 PCI

j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.

		CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
LGA1155				DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz
CPU
					Dual Channel Memory

DMI 2.0

Dual BIOS

4 SATA 3Gb/s

Intel® H61

8 USB 2.0/1.1 j

10 USB 2.0/1.1 k

LPC

LPT

Bus

iTE

COM Port

IT8728

CODEC

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Speaker Out) Speaker Out) Speaker Out)

S/PDIF Out

(Center/Subwoofer Line

(Rear

(Front

In

Out

Line

MIC

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

•• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

•• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

•• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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1-2	Product Specifications
	CPU		Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
			Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
			in the LGA1155 package
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset		Intel® H61 Express Chipset
	Memory		2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
			* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
			memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
		Support for non-ECC memory modules
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
			modules.)
	Audio		Realtek ALC889 codec
		High Definition Audio
			2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

*To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN		1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
		2 x PCI Express x1 slots
		(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
		3 x PCI slots
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_3) supporting up to 4 SATA
		3Gb/s devices
USB		Chipset:
		- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
		the internal USB headers) j
		- Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available
		through the internal USB headers) k
		Etron EJ168 chip: j
		- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.

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Internal	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors	1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
	4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
	1 x CPU fan header
	2 x system fan headers
	1 x power fan header
	1 x front panel header
	1 x front panel audio header
	1 x S/PDIF Out header
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors	1 x parallel port
	1 x serial port
	1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports j
	2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports j
	6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports k
	1 x RJ-45 port
	3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller		iTE IT8728 chip
Hardware		System voltage detection
Monitor		CPU/System temperature detection
	CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
	CPU overheating warning
	CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
	CPU/System fan speed control

*Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install.

BIOS		2 x 32 Mbit flash
	Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
	Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.

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	Unique Features		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
			* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
		Support for Easy Energy Saver
		Support for Smart 6™
		Support for Auto Green
		Support for ON/OFF Charge
		Support for Cloud OC
		Support for 3TB+ Unlock
			Support for Q-Share
	Bundled	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
	System
	Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

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1-3	Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
	Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
	••	Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
	••	Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
		the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
	••	Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you 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 surface of the CPU.
	••	Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
		age of the CPU may occur.
	••	Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
		that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
		standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
		specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graph-
		ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Hardware Installation

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

Step 1:

Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger. Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 5:

Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

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Step 2:

Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold your index finger down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)

Step 4:

Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw.

NOTE:

Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses

Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Male Push

Pin

The Top

of Female

Push Pin

Female

Push Pin

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 5:

After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 2:

Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow signon the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 4:

You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 6:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It 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 before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

222When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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Hardware Installation

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

111 Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

333 Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

666Turn on 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 your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

•Removing the Card:

Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

j k

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

Parallel Port

Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port.

Serial Port

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.

•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-7 Internal Connectors

1

3

4

5

10

11

4

12

9

2

6

7

8

1)	ATX_12V	7)	SATA2_0/1/2/3
2)	ATX	8)	CLR_CMOS
3)	CPU_FAN	9)	F_PANEL
4)	SYS_FAN1/2	10)	F_AUDIO
5)	PWR_FAN	11)	SPDIF_O
6)	BAT	12)	F_USB1/F_USB2

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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Hardware Installation

1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

		ATX_12V:
		Pin No.	Definition
3	4	1	GND
1	2	2	GND
	ATX_12V	3	+12V
		4	+12V

		ATX:
12	24	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
		1	3.3V	13	3.3V
		2	3.3V	14	-12V
		3	GND	15	GND
		4	+5V	16	PS_ON (soft On/Off)
		5	GND	17	GND
		6	+5V	18	GND
		7	GND	19	GND
		8	Power Good	20	-5V
		9	5VSB (stand by +5V)	21	+5V
		10	+12V	22	+5V
		11	+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
1	13	12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX

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3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a

	system fan be installed inside the chassis.	CPU_FAN:
	1	Pin No.	Definition
		1	GND
	CPU_FAN
		2	+12V /Speed Control
		3	Sense
		4	Speed Control
		SYS_FAN2:
	1	Pin No.	Definition
		1	GND
	SYS_FAN2
		2	+12V /Speed Control
		3	Sense
		4	Reserve
		SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN:
	1	Pin No.	Definition
		1	GND
	SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN
		2	+12V
		3	Sense

•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

6)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 turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

	You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
	111	Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
	222	Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one
		minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive
		and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5
		seconds.)
	333	Replace the battery.
	444	Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
••	Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
••	Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with
	an incorrect model.
••	Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by your-
	self or uncertain about the battery model.
••	When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
	of the battery (the positive side should face up).
••	Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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7)SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

7						7							Pin No.	Definition
													1	GND
SATA2_3												SATA2_1	2	TXP
													3	TXN
													4	GND
													5	RXN
SATA2_2												SATA2_0	6	RXP
													7	GND
		1						1

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.

8)CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

•• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).

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9)F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

Message/Power/

Power

Sleep LED

Switch

Speaker

MSG+ MSG

-PW

SPEAK+

-SPEAK

2

- PW+

20

1

19

HD-

RES+

CI+

PWR+

PWR-

HD+

RES-

CI

-

Hard Drive

Reset

Power LED

Activity LED

Switch

Chassis Intrusion

Header

•• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):

System Status	LED
S0	On
S1	Blinking
S3/S4/S5	Off

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

•• PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).

•• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

•• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

•• RES (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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10)F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) andAC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

		For HD Front Panel Audio:		For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
1	2	Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
		1	MIC2_L		1	MIC
9	10	2	GND		2	GND
		3	MIC2_R		3	MIC Power
		4	-ACZ_DET		4	NC
		5	LINE2_R		5	Line Out (R)
		6	GND		6	NC
		7	FAUDIO_JD		7	NC
		8	No Pin		8	No Pin
		9	LINE2_L		9	Line Out (L)
		10	GND		10	NC

•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

11)SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

	1	Pin No.	Definition
		1	SPDIFO
		2	GND

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12)F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

					Pin No.	Definition
					1	Power (5V)
9				1	2	Power (5V)
					3	USB DX-
10				2
					4	USB DY-
					5	USB DX+
					6	USB DY+
					7	GND
					8	GND
					9	No Pin
					10	NC

When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function.

•• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

•• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program.

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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

•• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

•• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description.

•• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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