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 specications 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 Classications
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 Specications ................................................................................... 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 Conguration ........................................................................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 Conguring Audio Input and Output .............................................................. 73
5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ..................................................................73
5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out .........................................................................................76
5-1-3 Conguring 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 Specications."
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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 certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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1-2 Product Specications
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 Prole (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 Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 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 specications 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 specications. It is not recommended •
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications 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 Conguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications 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 Congurations 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 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
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 specication. 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 conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To congure 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 conguration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 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. Denition Pin No. Denition
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. Denition
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 conguration 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. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN1:
Pin No. Denition
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. Denition
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. Denition
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 congure 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 Denition 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, "Conguring 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, "Conguring 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. Denition
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. Denition
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. Denition
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 specication. 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 specication 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. Denition
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. Denition Pin No. Denition
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. Denition Pin No. Denition
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 congurations, 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. •
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