GIGABYTE GA-P75-D3P User Guide

GA-P75-D3P

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-P75D3P-1001R

Motherboard

GA-P75-D3P

Apr. 13, 2012

Apr. 13, 2012

Motherboard

GA-P75-D3P

Copyright

© 2012 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 specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE

without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmit-

ted, orpublished in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

Documentation Classications

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:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Layout ..................................................................................7

GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram .....................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specications ................................................................................... 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 Conguration ........................................................................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 ....................................................................................... 20

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................29

2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................30

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 31

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 33

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 42

2-5 BIOS Features ...............................................................................................43

2-6 Peripherals .....................................................................................................45

2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 49

2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 51

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................53

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 54

3-3 Technical Manuals ......................................................................................... 54

3-4 Contact...........................................................................................................55

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 55

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 56

3-7 New Program ................................................................................................. 56

Chapter 4 Unique Features ...........................................................................................57

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 .......................................................................................... 57

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 60

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .......................................................... 60

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ........................................................... 63

4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 64

4-4 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 65

4-5 Auto Green ..................................................................................................... 66

4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology ......................................................................... 67

4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology ................................................................... 69

4-8 Intel SBA (Small Business Advantage) ......................................................... 71

Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................73

5-1 Conguring Audio Input and Output .............................................................. 73

5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ..................................................................73

5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out .........................................................................................76

5-1-3 Conguring Microphone Recording .......................................................................77

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ....................................................................................79

5-2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................80

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 80

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ...................................................................................81

5-2-3 Regulatory Statements ......................................................................................... 83

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Box Contents

GA-P75-D3P motherboard

5

Motherboard driver disk

5

User's Manual

5

Quick Installation Guide

5

Two SATA 6Gb/s cables

5

I/O Shield

5

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)



3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R)



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.

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GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V

ATX

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

M_BIOS

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

BAT

F_PANEL

Intel® B75

CLR_CMOS

B_BIOS

PCIEX1

PCIEX16

SPDIF_O

F_USB2

LGA1155

GA-P75-D3P

R_USB30

COMA

USB_LAN

PCI4

F_USB30

iTE

Super I/O

TPM F_USB1F_USB3

COAXIAL

Realtek
GbE LAN

PCIEX4

SYS_FAN1

SATA2

SATA3

mSATA

CODEC

LPT

SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2

PCI3

PCI2

PCI1

0

3 1
4 2

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GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram

LGA1155

CPU

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

1 SATA 6Gb/s

Dual BIOS

8 USB 2.0/1.1

DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

LPC Bus

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)

1 PCI Express x1

x1

x4

DMI 2.0

4 SATA 3Gb/s

PCI Express Bus

x1

LAN

RJ45

Realtek

GbE LAN

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

x16

1 PCI Express x16

1 PCI Express x4

4 PCI

PCI Bus

PCI CLK
(33 MHz)

S/PDIF Out

4 USB 3.0/2.0

1 mSATA

PS/2 KB/Mouse

COM

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)

Line In (Rear Speaker Out)

CODEC

Intel® B75

LPT

iTE

Super I/O

For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specications."

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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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •

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 com- •

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep

your hands dry and rst 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 certied computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specications

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 

®

B75 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 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 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules 

* To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.

Support for non-ECC memory modules 
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules 

* To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Audio Realtek ALC887 codec 

High Denition Audio 
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel 

* To congure 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 GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) 

(PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

* To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 
1 x PCI Express x1 slot 

(PCIEX4/PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

4 x PCI slots 

Multi-Graphics
Technology

Support for AMD CrossFireX 

™

technology

* The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is enabled.

Storage Interface Chipset: 

- 1 x SATA 6Gb/s connector (SATA3 0) supporting up to 1 SATA 6Gb/s
device

- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 1~4) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s
devices

- 1 x mSATA connector

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USB Chipset: 

- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)

* In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed.

- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through
the internal USB headers)

Internal
Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 
1 x SATA 6Gb/s connector 
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 
1 x mSATA connector 
1 x CPU fan header 
3 x system fan headers 
1 x front panel header 
1 x front panel audio header 
1 x S/PDIF Out header 
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 
1 x Clear CMOS jumper 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 
Back Panel
Connectors

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 

1 x PS/2 mouse port 

1 x parallel port 

1 x serial port 

1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 

1 x RJ-45 port 

3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) 

I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip 

Hardware
Monitor

System voltage detection 

CPU/System temperature detection 

CPU/System fan speed detection 

CPU overheating warning 

CPU/System 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.

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BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit ash 

Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS 

Support for DualBIOS 

™

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a 
Unique Features Support for @BIOS 

Support for Q-Flash 

Support for Xpress Install 

Support for Xpress Recovery2 

Support for EasyTune 

* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

Support for Auto Green 

Support for ON/OFF Charge 

Support for Q-Share 

Support for EZ Setup 

Support for Cloud Station 
Bundled
Software

Norton Internet Security (OEM version) 

Intel 

®

Rapid Start Technology

Intel 

®

Smart Connect Technology

Intel 

®

Small Business Advantage
Operating
System

Support for Microsoft 

®

Windows 7/XP

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.7cm 

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications 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 specications. It is not recommended •
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graph­ics 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.

Notch

Alignm ent Key

Alignm ent Key

Notch

LGA1155 CPU

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Pin One Co rner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pi n One Marking on t he CPU

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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 nger. 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 ngers.
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 inser t the CPU into position.

Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.

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.

Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold
your index nger 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.)

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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.)

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.

Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of
the arrow sign on 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 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 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 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 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.

Male
Push Pin

Female
Push Pin

The Top
of Female
Push Pin

Direct ion of
the Arr ow Sign
on the Mal e
Push Pin

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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 direc- •
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

DDR3_3

DDR3_4

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration

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

The four DDR3 memor y sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets
as following:

Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 
Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 

Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table



DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DD R3_3 D DR3_1

Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/S S

DS/SS - - DS/S S - -

Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sid ed, DS=Double -Sided, "- -"= No Memory)

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored
DDR3 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory
modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

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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 DI MM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t 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 ngers 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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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.

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

Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back 1.
panel.
Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.2.
Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.3.
Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.4.
After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).5.
Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your 6.
expansion card(s).
Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.7.

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.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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.

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
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 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this por t for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash 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.

Activi ty LED

Connec tion/

Speed LE D

LAN Port

Activi ty LED:Connec tion/Speed L ED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

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 conguration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi­channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1­channel audio conguration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-7 Internal Connectors

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.

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2/3

5) SATA3 0

6) SATA2 1/2/3/4

7) mSATA

8) F_PANEL

9) F_AUDIO

10) SPDIF_O

11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

12) F_USB30

13) TPM

14) BAT

15) CLR_CMOS

2

4

4

6

1110

12

1

8

9

13

5

7

3

4

14 15

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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 com-

ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst 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.

131

24

12

ATX

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

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 (Onl y f or 2x12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3 V (On ly fo r 2x12-p in

ATX)

24 G ND ( On ly for 2x12-p in

ATX)

ATX_12V:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

ATX_12V

1

3

2

4

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Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from over- •
heating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the •
headers.

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. 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 speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FA N/SYS_FAN2/ SYS_FAN3:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V /Speed Control

3 Sense

4 VCC

CPU_FA N/SYS_FAN2/ SYS_FAN3

1

SYS_FAN1

DEBUG
PORT

1

5) SATA3 0 (SATA 6Gb/s Connector, Controlled by Intel B75 Chipset)

The SATA connector conforms to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

71

SATA3

0

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6) SATA2 1/2/3/4 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel B75 Chipset)

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.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

7) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel B75 Chipset)

The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state

drive.

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

mSATA

SATA2

71

71

3 1
4 2

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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.

8) 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.

PW • (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your

system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more
information).
SPEAK • (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system star tup status by is-

suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
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.

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

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

Power LED

1

2

19

20

CI-

CI+

PWR-

PWR+

MSG-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

MSG+

PW+

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset
Switch

Chassis Intrusion
Header

Power Switch

Speaker

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

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9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'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.

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

1

10) 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.

For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L

2 GND

3 MIC2_R

4 -ACZ_DET

5 LINE2_R

6 GND

7 FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 GND

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5 Line Out (R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9 Line Out (L)

10 NC

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

9 1

10 2

Pin No. Denition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

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11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 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.

G.QBOFM

10

9

2

1

12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the

optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

1

1

1

1

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

20 1

1011

Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB DY-

5 USB DX+

6 USB DY+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 VBUS 11 D2+

2 SSRX1- 12 D2-

3 SSRX1+ 13 GND

4 GND 14 SSTX2+

5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-

6 SSTX1+ 16 GND

7 GND 17 SSRX2+

8 D1- 18 SSRX2-

9 D1+ 19 VBUS

10 NC 20 No Pin

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20

19

2

1

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

DIP

1 2 3

1

1

1

1

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 LCLK 11 LAD0

2 GND 12 GND

3 LFRAME 13 NC

4 No Pin 14 ID

5 LRESET 15 SB3V

6 NC 16 SERIRQ

7 LAD3 17 GND

8 LAD2 18 NC

9 VCC3 19 NC

10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK

14) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, 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 batter y:

Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.1.
Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one 2.
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.)
Replace the battery.3.
Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.4.

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 •
yourself 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. •

- 28 -Hardware Installation

15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset the

CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to
touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing •
the CMOS values.
After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factor y defaults (select Load Optimized De - •
faults) or manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS
congurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

- 29 - 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 conguration 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 conguration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.

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."

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current •
version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with
caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.
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/
clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

BIOS Setup - 30 -

2-1 Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

Function Keys:
<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION

Press the <F9> key to display your system information.

<F12>: BOOT MENU

Boot Menu allows you to set the rst boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up

arrow key <h> or the down arrow key <i> to select the rst boot device, then press <Enter> to accept.
The system will boot from the device immediately.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order

will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.

<END>: Q-FLASH

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup rst.

Function Keys

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2-2 The Main Menu

On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>
to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.

(Sample BIOS Version: E2)

Setup Menus

Function Keys

Help

Enter Q-Flash
Select Default
Language

Conguration Items

Current Settings

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

<f><g>

Move the selection bar to select a setup menu

<h><i>

Move the selection bar to select an conguration item on a menu
<Enter> Execute command or enter a menu
<+>/<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<->/<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

BIOS Setup - 32 -

BIOS Setup Menus

M.I.T. 

Use this menu to congure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check

the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

System 

Use this menu to congure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. This menu

also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports.

BIOS Features 

Use this menu to congure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the

primary display adapter.

Peripherals 

Use this menu to congure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated

LAN, etc.

Power Management 

Use this menu to congure all the power-saving functions.

Save & Exit 

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can

save the current BIOS settings to a prole or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system
operations.

When the system is not stable as usual, select the • Load Optimized Defaults item to set your
system to its defaults.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS •
version.

- 33 - BIOS Setup

2-3 M.I.T.

Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent
on your overall system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage
to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced
users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or
other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot.
If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,
total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.

BIOS Setup - 34 -

M.I.T. Current Status `

This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.

Advanced Frequency Settings `

CPU Clock Ratio &

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU

being installed.

CPU Frequency &

Displays the current operating CPU frequency.

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(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency &

The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced

Frequency Settings menu.

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology &

(Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS

automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) &

(Note)

Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for dif ferent number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo

ratios according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)

Turbo Power Limit (Watts) &

Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the

specied power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power.

Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)

Core Current Limit (Amps) &

Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specied

current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto
sets the current limit according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)

CPU Core Enabled &

(Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

Hyper-Threading Technology &

(Note)

Allows 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 support multi-processor mode.

Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

Advanced CPU Core Features `

BIOS Setup - 36 -

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) &

(Note 1)

Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt

state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to
decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

C3/C6 State Support &

(Note 1)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the

CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3/C6 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

CPU Thermal Monitor &

(Note 1)

Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When

enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets
the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

CPU EIST Function &

(Note 1)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel

EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting.
(Default: Auto)

Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) &

(Note 2)

Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance

when enabled.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default) 
Prole1 Uses Prole 1 settings. 
Prole2 

(Note 2)

Uses Prole 2 settings.

System Memory Multiplier &

Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD

data. (Default: Auto)

Memory Frequency(MHz) &

The rst memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second

is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier
settings.

(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that suppor t this feature.

- 37 - BIOS Setup

Advanced Memory Settings `

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that suppor t this feature.

Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) &

(Note)

, System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory

Frequency(Mhz)

The settings under the three items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced

Frequency Settings menu.

Performance Enhance &

Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels.

Normal Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. 
Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) 
Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. 

DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) &

Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings

below to be congurable. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert.

Prole DDR Voltage &

When using a non-XMP memor y module or Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this

item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) is set to Prole1 or Prole2, this
item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.

Prole VTT Voltage &

The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used.

Channel Interleaving &

Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access

different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

BIOS Setup - 38 -

Rank Interleaving &

Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access

different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)

This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screens are congurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system
may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memor y timings. If this occurs, please
reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.

Channel A /B Timing Settings `

- 39 - BIOS Setup

Advanced Voltage Settings `

This sub-menu allows you to set memory voltage.

BIOS Setup - 40 -

PC Health Status `

Reset Case Open Status &

Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) 
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the  Case Open eld will show

"No" at next boot.

Case Open &

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI

header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this eld will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings
to the CMOS, and then restart your system.

- 41 - BIOS Setup

CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V &

Displays the current system voltages.

CPU/System Temperature &

Displays current CPU/system temperature.

CPU/System FAN Speed &

Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.

CPU Warning Temperature &

Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will

emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.

CPU/System Fan Fail Warning &

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU fan or system fans are not connected or fail. Check

the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Fan Speed Control &

Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan

speed.

Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You can 

adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. 
Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. 
Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. 

Slope PWM &

Allows you to control the CPU fan speed. This item is congurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control

is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.

1st/2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control &

Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan

speed.

Normal Allows the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You 

can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. 
Manual Allows you to control the system fans speed under the Slope PWM item. 
Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. 

Slope PWM &

Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is congurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System

Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.

BIOS Setup - 42 -

2-4 System

This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can
also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.

System Language &

Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

System Date &

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Use <Enter> to switch

between the Month, Date, and Year elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired
value.

System Time &

Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Use

<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down>
key to set the desired value.

Access Level &

Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password

is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.

ATA Port Information `

This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel B75

Chipset.You can enable/disable each SATA port or enable/disable the hot plug capability.

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2-5 BIOS Features

Boot Option Priorities &

Species the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the

rst priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only

displays the device with the highest priority for a specic type. For example, only hard drive dened as
the rst priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here.

Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prexed with "UEFI:" string on the boot

device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prexed
with "UEFI:" string.

Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit,

select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prexed with "UEFI:"
string.

Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities &

Species the boot order for a specic device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, oppy disk drives,

and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu
that presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one
device for this type is installed.

Bootup NumLock State &

Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default:

Enabled)

Full Screen LOGO Show &

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the

GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)

PCI ROM Priority &

Allows you to determine which Option ROM to launch. Options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible

ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM)

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Limit CPUID Maximum &

(Note)

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows

XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.
(Default: Disabled)

Execute Disable Bit &

(Note)

Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the

computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overow attacks when working with its
supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)

Intel Virtualization Technology &

(Note)

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization

Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent
partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default:
Disabled)

VT-d &

(Note)

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled)

Network stack &

Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from

the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link)

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

Administrator Password &

Allows you to congure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and

then press <Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when
entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make
changes to all BIOS settings.

User Password &

Allows you to congure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press

<Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not
all.

To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter the
correct one rst. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password. Press
<Enter> again when prompted to conrm.

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2-6 Peripherals

LAN PXE Boot Option ROM &

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default:

Disabled)

SATA Controller(s) &

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)

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SATA Mode Selection &

Allows you to decide whether to congure the SATA controller integrated in the Chipset to AHCI mode.

IDE Congures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) 
AHCI Congures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Inter face 

(AHCI) is an interface specication that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

xHCI Pre-Boot Driver &

Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) 
Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to OS. 

When this item is set to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will be automatically set to Smart Auto; when

this item is set to Disabled, the xHCI Mode below will be automatically set to Auto.

xHCI Mode &

Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS.

Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre- 

boot environment. This mode is similar to Auto, but it adds the capability to route the
ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non- G3 boot)
in the pre-boot environment. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot.
xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in Auto, when previous
boot routs ports to EHCI. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI
pre-boot support. (Default)

Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. Then it uses ACPI protocols 

to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports.
Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre-boot
support.

Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot 

process. If BIOS does not have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should
initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it
should route the ports to xHCI controller. Note: OS has to provide support for the
xHCI controller in this mode. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports
won't work.

Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned 

off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software
support/availability. If this item is set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable
and xHCI Streams items below will become uncongurable.

HS Port #1 Switchable~HS Port #4 Switchable &

Enabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is routed to xHCI. The USB 3.0 device attached on this 

port with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default)

Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is routed to EHCI. The USB 3.0 device attached on this 

port with Super-Speed capability will function as High-Speed.

xHCI Streams &

Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices

may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB

3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled)

USB2.0 Controller &

Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)

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Audio Controller &

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to

Disabled.

Init Display First &

Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express

graphics card.

Auto Lets BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default) 
PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display. 
PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the rst display. 

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology &

Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This item is congurable only when an SSD is installed.

(Default: Disabled)

Legacy USB Support &

Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)

XHCI Hand-off &

Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off

support. (Default: Enabled)

EHCI Hand-off &

Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off

support. (Default: Disabled)

Port 60/64 Emulation &

Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support

for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB

devices. (Default: Disabled)

USB Storage Devices &

Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage

device is installed.

Trusted Computing `
TPM SUPPORT &

Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is

installed. (Default: Disable)

OnBoard LAN Controller#1 &

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to

Disabled.

Super IO Conguration `

This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to congure the serial port and

parallel port.

Serial Port A &

Enables or disables the onboard serial port.

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Parallel Port &

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology `
ISCT Conguration &

Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled)

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AC BACK &

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) 
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. 
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. 

Power On By Keyboard &

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default) 
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. 
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. 

Resume by Alarm &

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specic time on each day or on a specic day in a month. 
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. 

Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the

AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

ErP &

Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default:

Disabled)

Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake

up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.

2-7 Power Management

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High Precision Event Timer &

(Note)

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7 operating system. (Default:

Enabled)

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN &

Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) 
Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power 

button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.

(Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only.

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2-8 Save & Exit

Save & Exit Setup &

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes . This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS

Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

Exit Without Saving &

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made

in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

Load Optimized Defaults &

Press <Enter> on this item and select Ye s to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults

settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

Boot Override &

Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select

Yes to conrm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.

Save Proles &

This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 4 proles

and save as Setup Prole 1~ Setup Prole 4. Press <Enter> to complete.

Load Proles &

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function

to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the BIOS
settings. First select the prole you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete.

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3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system. •
After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. •
The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen
shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer,
double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)

After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers
that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the
recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.

Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the • Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed
when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.
Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the •
system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install •
new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to
manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later.
For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows •
XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in
Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by
right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then
autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)

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3-2 Application Software

This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You
can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it.

3-3 Technical Manuals

This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk.

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3-4 Contact

For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch ofces, click

the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website.

3-5 System

This page provides the basic system information.

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3-6 Download Center

To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE
website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.

3-7 New Program

This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the
Install button on the right of an item to install it.

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4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back
up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32,

and FAT16 le systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and

SATA hard drives and restore it.

Before You Begin:

Xpress Recovery2 will check the rst physical hard drive •

(Note)

for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2

can only back up/restore the rst physical hard drive that has the operating system installed.
As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup le at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough •

unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending
on the amount of data).
It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •
The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/ •
restored.
It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. •

System Requirements:

At least 512 MB of system memory •
VESA compatible graphics card •
Windows XP with SP3 or later, Windows 7 •

Installation and Conguration:

Turn on your system to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk.

A. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive

Step 1:
Click Drive options.

Step 2:
Click New.

(Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the rst physical hard drive in the following sequence: The rst SATA connector,

the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, When hard drives are attached to the rst and
third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the rst SATA connector is the rst physical drive.

Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup le created •

with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.
USB hard drives are not supported. •
RAID drives are not supported. •
GPT partitions are not supported. •
Hard drives larger than 2.2 TB are not supported. •

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Step 3:
When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave
unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended;
actual size requirements vary, depending on the
amount of data) and begin the installation of the
operating system.

Step 4:
After the operating system is installed, click Start,
right-click the Computer and select Manage. Go to
Disk Management to check disk allocation.

Step 5:

Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup le to the unallocated

space (black stripe along the top). Please note that if there is no
enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the

backup le.

Step 1:
Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive
data.

Step 2:
When nished, go to Disk Management to check
disk allocation.

B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2

Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press
any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2

Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new

partition to store the backup image le.

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D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2

E. Removing the Backup

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case
the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present
if no backup is created before.

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

Step 2:

After the backup le is removed, no backup image le

will be present in Disk Management and hard drive
space will be freed up.

Step 1:
If you wish to remo ve the backup file, sel ect
REMOVE.

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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash
and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and
stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.

What is DualBIOS™?

Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and
a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the

main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the

BIOS le to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of system safety, users cannot

update the backup BIOS manually.

What is Q-Flash™?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating

systems like MS-DOS or Window rst. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool

frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS ashing process.

What is @BIOS™?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment.

@BIOS will download the latest BIOS le from the nearest @BIOS server site

and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin

From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update le that matches your 1.
motherboard model.

Extract the le and save the new BIOS le (e.g. P75D3P.F1) to your USB ash drive or hard drive. Note: 2.
The USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le system.

Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash 3.
by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the

BIOS update le is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent

SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may

result in system malfunction.

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B. Updating the BIOS

In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the

BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS le is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the
BIOS le to a USB ash drive.

Step 1:

1. Insert the USB ash drive containing the BIOS le into the computer. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select

Update BIOS From Drive.

Step 2:

The process of the system reading the BIOS le from the USB ash drive is displayed on the screen. When

the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, select Yes to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will
display the update process.

Step 3:
When the update process is complete, select Reboot to reboot the system.

2. Select Flash Disk.

3. Select the BIOS update le.

The • Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS le.
Q-Flash only supports USB ash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 le system. •
If the BIOS update le is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to •

an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

Make sure the BIOS update le matches your motherboard model.

Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •
Do not remove the USB ash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. •

Q-Flash

BIOS update is completed.

Power off

Reboot

Q-Flash Utility v1.03

Model Name : P75-D3P

BIOS Version : F1

BIOS Date : 03/06/2012

Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB

Update BIOS From Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

Return to BIOS setup

Select Device

Flash Disk

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Select Yes to load BIOS defaults

Step 4:
During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit
screen and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update,
so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.

Step 5:
Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>. And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS
Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin

In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent 1.
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet 2.
connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a
corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 3.
GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an 4.

inadequate BIOS ashing.

B. Using @BIOS

Make sure that the BIOS le to be ashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the
BIOS with an incorrect BIOS le could cause your system not to boot.

1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and

then download the BIOS le that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete.

2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update le obtained from

the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS le.

4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:

Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load

BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.

C. After Updating the BIOS

Restart your system after updating the BIOS.

If the BIOS update le for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please
manually download the BIOS update le from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in

"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

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4-3 EasyTune 6

GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to ne-tune their system

settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also
includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system-related information
without the need to install additional software.

The EasyTune 6 Interface

Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not

congurable or the function is not supported.

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and
memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you
fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.

Tabs Information

Tab Function

The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.

The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory

module on a specic slot to see its information.

The Tuner tab allows you to change voltages.

Advanced mode • allows you to change individual system voltages settings using the sliders.
Save • allows you to save the current settings to a new prole (.txt le).
Load • allows you to load previous settings from a prole.

After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to click Set for these changes to take
effect or click Default to restore to default values.

The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your AMD or NVIDIA
graphics card.

The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the fan
speed to be changed linearly based on the temperature thresholds you set.

The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set
temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound

le (.wav le).

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4-4 Q-Share

Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share,

you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources.

Directions for using Q-Share

After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe
to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in the notication area and right-click on this icon to

congure the data sharing settings.

(Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.

Figure 1. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled

Options Descriptions

Option Description
Connect ... Displays the computers with data sharing enabled
Enable Incoming Folder ... Enables data sharing
Disable Incoming Folder ... Disables data sharing
Open Incoming Folder :
C:\Q-ShareFolder

Accesses the shared data folder

Change Incoming Folder :
C:\Q-ShareFolder

Changes the data folder to be shared

(Note)

Update Q-Share ... Updates Q-Share online
About Q-Share ... Displays the current Q-Share version
Exit... Exits Q-Share

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4-5 Auto Green

Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via
a Bluetooth cell phone. When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system

will enter the specied power saving mode.

The Conguration dialog box:

First, you have to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key. On the Auto Green main
menu, click Congure and then click Congure BT devices. Select the Bluetooth cell
phone that you want to use as the portable key

(Note 1)

. (If the screen doesn't display your

Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.)

Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard
has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth
functions on your phone.

The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package

(Note 2)

allows

you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the

need to press the power button rst.

(Note 1) If your cell phone has been congured as the Auto Green key, you'll not be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth

device(s) when Auto Green is enabled.

(Note 2) Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth

dongle, be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver on your computer.

Conguring the Bluetooth cell phone key:

After you select a cell phone, the Add device as shown on the left will appear. Enter a
passkey (8~16 digits recommended) which will be used for pairing with the cell phone.
Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone.

Conguring other Bluetooth settings:

On the Other Settings tab, you can set how much time it takes to scan your Bluetooth
cell phone key, how many times to rescan the key to make sure it is in range of your
computer, and when to turn off the hard drive if the system energy saving state lasts
over the predetermined period of time. After completing the settings, click Set for the
settings to take effect and then click Exit to quit.

Selecting a system energy saving mode:

Depending on your needs, select a system power saving mode on the Auto Green
main menu and click Save to save the settings.

Device Scan Time (sec.): •

Set the length of time Auto Green scans your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increment.

Auto Green searches for the key based on the length of time you set.
Rescan Times: •

Set how many times Auto Green will rescan your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it, ranging from 2 to 5 times. Auto

Green will keep rescanning according to the times you set. When the times limit is reached and your Bluetooth cell phone key is
still not detected, the system will enter the selected energy saving mode.
Turn off HD: •

Set when to turn off the hard drive. If the system inactivity time exceeds the specied time limit, the hard drive will be turned off.

Button Description
Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode
Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode
Disable Disables this function

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4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology

A. System Requirements

Windows 7 with SP1 1.
An SSD with size larger than the total system memory2.
Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup3.
AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it 4.
cannot be used to set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); IDE mode not supported
All motherboard drivers correctly installed5.

B. Creating a Primary Store Partition

Below it is assumed Windows 7 is already installed on the SATA hard drive.
Open Disk Management Tool
Step 1: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage

> Disk Management.

Step 2:

Select the SSD on which you want to create the store partition (if the SSD is unallocated, create a
new partition rst), and right-click on the partition you select and select Shrink Volume. (Figure 1)

Step 3: Enter the size of the required partition (it should be at least equal to the size of the memory

currently installed on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. For example, to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). The
recommendation is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the
system, in order to take care of future memory upgrade scenarios.)

Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2)

C. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition

Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at the C:\> command prompt
and press <Enter>). At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in sequence. Note: The commands for
MBR format and GPT format are different. Refer to the commands below. After entering all of the commands,
be sure to restart your computer.

MBR format:

DISKPART>list disk

(Lists the disks and information about them)

DISKPART>select disk X

(Selects a disk. "X" is the disk number where you
want to create the store partition. Refer to results from
"list disk" for the exact disk number)

DISKPART>create partition primary

(Create the primary store partition)

Figure 2

Figure 1

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DISKPART>detail disk

(Displays the properties of the selected disk and the
volumes on that disk)

DISKPART>select volume X

(Selects the specied volume. "X" is volume of your

store partition. Refer to the results from "detail
disk" for exact volume number)

DISKPART>set id=84 override

(Change the partition type) (Figure 3)

GPT format:

Follow the commands for MBR format. When you execute the last command where you change the partition
type (set id="XXX"), enter the following command instead (Figure 4):

DISKPART>set id=D3BFE2DE-3DAF-11DF-BA40-E3A556D89593

You have created the Intel Rapid Start Technology store partition after completing the commands above.
Restart your computer.

Figure 3

Figure 4

D. Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in BIOS Setup

When the system restarts, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Go to the 1. Peripherals menu

and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled.

Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. 2.

E. Installing and Conguring the Intel Rapid Start Application

While in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application 1.
Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. After the installation is complete, we recommend
that you restart the system.
Launch the 2.

Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application

from

Start\All Programs\Intel or click the

icon in the notication area.

Instructions:

The Intel Rapid Start application allows you to enable or
disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. The Timer slider
in Advanced Settings allows you to set when to copy and
move the data from the memory to the SSD after entering
S3 mode.

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4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology

Intel Smart Connect Technology

(Note)

allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work
with the Internet to obtain their data while your system is suspended (sleeping). The user can obtain the latest
data when the computer is waked up.

A. System Requirements

Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup1.
Windows 7 with SP1 2.
Normal network connection3.

B. Conguring Intel Smart Connect Technology

Step 1:
After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology
application. Restart your computer when completed.

Step 2:
As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in the search eld to open
the registry editor. Look for the following directory in the registry editor:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology

Right-click on Intel Smart Connect Technology and select New > Key. Type OEM.

(Note) Intel Smart Connect Technology is for S3 mode only. During the updating process, the monitor will not

light up and no sound will be output from the speaker. This feature works best with programs designed
to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft
Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®.

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Step 4:
After completing the steps above, go to Start\All Programs\Intel and launch Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.
On the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Conguration menu, click Enable Updating on the Basic tab.
(The Enable Updating button has now changed to Disable Updating.)

On this menu, the user can set the update frequency to 5 to 60
minutes. (Default: 15 minutes)

The Advanced tab allows you to set the time period during
which the updates will be performed only every two hours (such
as when you are asleep).

Step 3:
As shown in the left screenshot below, right-click on OEM, select New > Multi-String Value, and type
WhiteList. Double-click WhiteList and type the application name to be added in Edit Multi-String. For
example, to add Microsoft Outlook, type outlook.exe; to add Microsoft Windows Live, type wlmail.
exe. Restart your computer when completed.

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4-8 Intel SBA (Small Business Advantage)

A. System Requirements

An Intel B75 Chipset motherboard1.
An Intel Core series processor2.
Windows 7 with SP1 3.
All motherboard drivers correctly installed4.

B. Installation

While in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application 1.
Software, and select Intel Small Business Advantage to install. After the installation is complete, we
recommend that you restart the system.
Launch the Intel Small Business Advantage console from Start\All Programs\Intel or right-click on the 2.

icon in the notication area.
The rst time you launch the Intel SBA console and want to change the settings, you are required to set 3.
a password. Follow the on-screen instructions to congure the password and three security questions in

sequence. Later when you want to make changes on the settings of the Intel SBA console, you must enter
the password again.

Software Monitor

Software Monitor detects and monitors security-related applications that are installed on the computer.

The user can dene which applications to monitor and how they want to be notied. You can easily

see the status of the security software being monitored. If a monitored application is disabled or
attacked, Software Monitor sends an alert to tell the user that something has occurred. (Currently
Software Monitor can monitor the following applications: Kaspersky Internet Security 2011, Kingsoft
Antivirus Software, McAfee Internet Security, McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection, McAfee Total
Protection, McAfee AntiVirus Plus, Microsoft Security Essentials, Norton Internet Security, Norton
360 Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security, and Trend Micro Worry-Free. The supported applications
are subject to Intel SBA version.)

PC Health

The PC Health Center application lets the user quickly and easily schedule all maintenance tasks

to run outside business hours when the computer is not being used. The user can dene which

tasks to run and when to run them.

USB Blocker

Using the USB Blocker, the user can dene which categories of USB devices to block, and also
dene a white list of specic devices that are always allowed. The user can quickly and easily
dene which USB devices can connect to the computer.

Back Up and Restore

This function allows the user to launch the Microsoft Backup and Restore application from the Intel
SBA console. The user can schedule the backup to run outside of the regular business hours. If
the computer is turned off, Intel SBA will wake up the computer so that the backup can run. (The
computer must be plugged into a power source.)

Energy Saver

The Energy Saver application lets the user quickly and easily set a power schedule for the
computer.

C. Major Functions

If the message "A critical error occurred. If starting the computer does not solve the problem, please
reinstall Intel Small Business Advantage" appears when launching Intel SBA console (for example,

after you clear the CMOS), be sure to remove the Intel SBA application rst and reinstall it.

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Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Conguring Audio Input and Output

High Definition Audio (HD Audio)

HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/
96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams
(in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat,
make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

A. Configuring Speakers

(The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.)

Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click
the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.

5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which
support 2/4/5.1/7.1

(Note)

-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the
default audio jack assignments.
The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking
capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack
through the audio driver.

To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the •
jack for microphone functionality.
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 instructions on page 75.

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations:
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.

2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. •
4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. •

5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. •

7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. •

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The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker
configurations.

7.1-Channel Speakers:

Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out

Front Speaker
Out

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Step 2:
Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current
connected device is dialog box appears. Select the
device according to the type of device you connect. Then
click OK.

Step 3:
On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration
tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo,
Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to
the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then
the speaker setup is completed.

B. Configuring Sound Effect

You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab.

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If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module,
to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the
Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings
dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection
check box. Click OK to complete.

Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner
on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device

advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear
output device, when a front headphone plugged in check
box. Click OK to complete.

C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module

D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only)

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5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out

The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio
quality.

(Note) Enter the Digital Output(RCA) screen to configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector

on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use the internal S/
PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) for digital audio output.

2. Configuring S/PDIF Out:

On the Digital Output(RCA) screen

(Note)

, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit

depth. Click OK to complete.

1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:

Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external
decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

Connects to a S/PDIF coaxial cable

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5-1-3 Conguring Microphone Recording

Step 2:
Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the
back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel.
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality.
Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and
back panel cannot be used at the same time.

Step 3:
Go to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording
volume, or you'll not be able to record the sound. To hear
the sound being recorded during the recording process,
do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that
you set the volumes at a middle level.

Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click
the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.

Step 4:
To raise the recording and playback volume for the
microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on
the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the
Microphone Boost level.

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Step 5:
After completing the settings above, click Start, point
to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.

Step 1:
Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click
on this icon. Select Recording Devices.

Step 2:
On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and
select Show Disabled Devices.

* Enabling Stereo Mix

If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The
following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from
your computer).

Step 3:
When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item
and select Enable. Then set it as the default device.

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Step 4:
Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure
Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the
sound.

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder

A. Recording Sound

Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer.1.
To record the audio, click the 2. Start Recording button .
To stop recording audio, click the 3. Stop Recording button .

Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion.

B. Playing the Recorded Sound

You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format.

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5-2 Troubleshooting

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions

To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's
website.

Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?

A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still

on.

Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?

A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this, please turn

off the computer and unplug the power cord). For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in

Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions

on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying

power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute.

Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?

A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplier. If not, try a speaker with power/amplier.

Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only)
A: Step 1: First, make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in My Computer > Properties > General

> System). If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High

Denition Audio has been installed successfully (check in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager

> System Devices).

Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Denition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound,

video, and game controllers. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this step.)

Step 3: Then go back to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on

Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Denition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall.

Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes. When the Add New

Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk
or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install.

For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver."

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5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the
problem.

START

A

Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power cord etc.

Isolate the short circuit.

Secure the CPU cooler
on the CPU. Connect the
CPU cooler power cable
to the motherboard.

Correctly insert the
memory into the memory
socket.

(Continued...)

Yes

The problem is veried and solved.

The problem is veried and solved.

The problem is veried and solved.

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the
12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.

Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or
other metal objects.

Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power
connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header
properly?

Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.

Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the
expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached.

Appendix - 82 -

If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer
for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our
customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.

The power supply, CPU or
CPU socket might fail.

The keyboard or keyboard
connector might fail.

END

A

Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart
the computer.

The graphics card,
expansion slot, or monitor
might fail.

The hard drive, connector,
or cable might fail.

No

The problem is veried and solved.

The problem is veried and solved.

The problem is veried and solved.

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one
(install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the
device works successfully).

Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults."
Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

Check if there is display on your monitor.

When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?

Check if the keyboard is working properly.

No

The problem is veried and solved.

Yes

Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the system
can boot successfully.

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5-2-3 Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices

This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted
to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the
information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however,
assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is
subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our
natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse
most of the materials in your "end of life" product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE
and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover,
we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic
chemicals.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric
and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection
centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for
details of environmentally safe recycling.

When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional 
waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the 
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your
effort.

Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the
energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our
quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are
disposed of properly.

Appendix - 84 -

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Appendix - 86 -

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Contact Us

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Saudi Arabia •

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Gigabyte Technology Pty. Ltd. - Australia •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au

Appendix - 88 -

GIGABYTE Global Service System •

To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing)
question, please link to:
http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw
Then select your language to enter the system.

G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de

G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K. •

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk

Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands •

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - France •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr

Sweden •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se

Italy •

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it

Spain •

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.es

Greece •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.gr

Czech Republic •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cz

Hungary •

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.hu

Turkey •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.tr

Russia •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru

Poland •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl

Ukraine •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ua

Romania •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.ro

Serbia •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.rs

Kazakhstan •

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz

You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in

the language list on the top right corner of the website.