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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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. •...
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (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.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor: ...
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Chipset: Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed.
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
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 •...
Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
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Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_USB30 SYS_FAN F_USB1/2 SATA3 0 SATA2 1/2/3/4/5 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS 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 •...
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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 components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (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.
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6) 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. Definition SATA3 7) SATA2 1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel B75 Chipset) The SATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
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. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED...
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9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition 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.
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11) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification 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. Pin No. Definition Pin No.
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13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCD- NSIN NSOUT NDTR- NDSR- NRTS- NCTS- NRI- No Pin...
15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition LCLK LAD0 LFRAME No Pin LRESET SB3V SERIRQ LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 SUSCLK 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
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 •...
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: F1a) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash...
M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. 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.
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M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CPU/PCIe Base Clock & Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Internal Graphics Clock &...
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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. Real-Time CPU Ratio Control In OS (Note) & Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in your operating system. (Default: Enabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology &...
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Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) & (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) &...
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Profile DDR Voltage & When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. Profile VTT Voltage &...
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Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set memory voltage. 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 Opened field will show "No"...
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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.
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 &...
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 &...
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) &...
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) SATA Mode Selection &...
AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification 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.
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Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. Internal Graphics & Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) Internal Graphics Memory Size &...
Power Management 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.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN & Configures 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.
Boot Override & Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device. Save Profiles & This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 4 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 4.
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.
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