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GA-965P-DQ6 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme quad-core / CoreTM 2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-965PDQ6-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product
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Motherboard GA-965P-DQ6 Nov. 20, 2006 Motherboard GA-965P-DQ6 Nov. 20, 2006
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the product. „ For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". „ For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. For more
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OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
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5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 A. Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 96 - 5 -
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 4 I/O Shield e-SATA Cable x 2 * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Š 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) Š 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part
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GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X LGA775 PWR_FAN PCIE_12V ATX COM LPT 1394 USB GA-965P-DQ6 LAN USB AUDIO BATTERY CPU_FAN CLR_CMOS Intel® P965 F_AUDIO PCIE_1 FDD Marvell 8056 PCIE_16_1 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PCIE_2 CODEC PCIE_3 CD_IN
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only when the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed with a 1333 MHz FSB processor. The system will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333 MHz FSB processor is installed. In such a configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will be 667
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instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard , avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU motherboard problem manual
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DDRII 800/667/533 unbuffered DIMMs (Note 2) Š Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Š 1 PCI Express x16 slot (the PCIE_16_1 slot) Š 1 PCI Express x4 slot (the PCIE_16_2 slot) Š 3 PCI Express x1 slots (share the same PCIe bus with the PCIE_16_2 slot) (Note 3) Š 2 PCI slots GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
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/ System temperature detection Š CPU / System / Power fan speed detection Š CPU warning temperature Š CPU / System / Power fan failure warning Š CPU smart fan control BIOS Š 2 8 Mbit flash ROM Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Š Supports DualBIOS Š PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b - 11
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only when the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed with a 1333 MHz FSB processor. The system will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333 MHz FSB processor is installed. In such a configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will be 667
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: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright
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the motherboard. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard
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in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-965P-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will double. The GA-965P-DQ6 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1,
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and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Install related driver in the operating system. For left shows to release the card. The motherboard includes a PCIE_12V power connector, which provides extra
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ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA devices. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 -
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a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit
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English Line In The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to FDD 8) IDE 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 10) GSATAII0 / GSATAII1 11) PWR_LED GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard 5 18 17 11 13 12) BATTERY 13) F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO 15) CD_IN 16) SPDIF_IN 17) F_USB1 / F_USB2 /
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the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX 12V (2x4-pin) power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX 12V (2x4) power connector is not
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/PWR_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN : Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 PWR_FAN PWR_FAN : Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 -
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(hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof
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3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 Pin No. Definition GSATAII0 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN GSATAII1 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 24 -
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is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently take out the battery and put it
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Active LED) (Blue) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) NC ( Purple) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System NC GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 -
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connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on page 93 about
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the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 12 9 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 -
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connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition 2 10 1 9 1 TPA
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Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 -
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BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update
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in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability. 3. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard
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resetting the CMOS configurations. „ Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. „ Advanced BIOS fan, speed. „ MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. „ Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults
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Drive. You can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 -
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. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory
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access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 -
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supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disable CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory see BIOS POST card on the motherboard. PCI Set Init
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an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Support Enabled Disabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Disabled Enable USB mouse support. Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard
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devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair
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Gigabyte SATA2 controller. IDE AHCI RAID/IDE Set the SATA channel to IDE mode. (Default value) Set the SATA channel to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Inteface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 -
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support for High Precision Event Timer (HPET) funtion. (Default value) HPET Mode (Note) 32-bit mode Select 32-bit mode for 32-bit Vista operating system. (Default value) 64-bit mode Select 64-bit mode for 64-bit Vista operating system. (Note) Supported on Vista operating system only. - 41 - BIOS
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. Full-On (Default value) When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 -
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" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to Enabled then save BIOS setup and restart your system. Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current System/CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN
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such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed. (Note) Before setting this item to Intel(R) QST, make sure at least DDRII1 or DDRII2 socket in Channel 0 is populated. A small portion of system memory will be shared when Intel® QST is enabled. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 44
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instability or corruption. Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in damages or CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enable CPU Host Clock Control. (Note 1) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. - 45 - BIOS
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adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 2) Applies only when the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed with a 1333 MHz FSB processor. The system will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by overclocking when a 1333 MHz
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by 0.05V to 0.35V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU vcore. The adjustable range is dependent on CPUs. (Default value: Normal) Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the CPU voltage, damage to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur
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DefaultSs a(vYe/N&)?ENxit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 -
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Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Change/Set/Disable Password When you select this function, access only basic items. If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is
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Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Quit Without Saving (SYa/vNe)?&NExit Setup Exit Without Saving Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 -
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Installation Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run
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Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 52 -
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English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 53 - Drivers Installation
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yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for monitoring system status
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Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows bytes of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards P965 BIOS for 965P-DQ6 F9a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/11/2007-P965 drivers as well as software. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 -
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Windows 2000, be sure to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup. 2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration. 3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations. 4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update
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Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Update Main BIOS from Drive Update Backup BIOS from Drive Save Main BIOS to Drive Save Backup BIOS to Drive PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset 1M 1M F10: Power Off GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 58 -
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. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset? occurs in the Main BIOS, just BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On Error set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user's instruction
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result in system malfunction. Updating the BIOS Step 1: a. In the Dual BIOS / Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update Main BIOS from Drive and press ENTER. If you wish to back up the current BIOS file, use the Save Main BIOS to Drive function. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 60 -
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ESC: Reset F10: Power Off c. Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press
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F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press Y to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press Y to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. When the system restarts, the whole update process is complete. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 -
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the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Select @BIOS item
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@BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 64 -
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formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. A. Intel® ICH8R manual to identify the SATA controller for the connectors. (For example, on the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 connectors are supported
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1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 66 -
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2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function
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None Defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 4 [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 68 -
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English Step 3: After entering the Create Volume Menu screen, name the disk array with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item. When finished, press ENTER to select a RAID level (Figure 5). There are four RAID levels: RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5. Select a RAID
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. Are you sure you want to creat this volume? (Y/N) : Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [ENTER]-Select GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 -
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RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Press ENTER and follow on-screen instructions. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID exit the ICH8R RAID BIOS utility, press ESC in Main Menu.
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the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 13). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 12. Figure 13 (Note 2) For 64-bit Windows Operating System, please select Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 72 -
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the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press S (Figure 15). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage
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mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 17 (Note) If you set the SATA RAID/AHCI Mode item in BIOS Setup to AHCI mode, please select Intel(R) ICH8R/DO/DH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH8R). GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 74
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screen as below. It indicates that you have installed the SATA controller driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up
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manual to identify the SATA controller for the connectors. (For example, on the GA-965P-DQ6 motherboard, the GSATAII0 and GSATAII1 connectors are supported by the GIGABYTE BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). In BIOS Setup, go to Integrated Periperals, ensure that the Onboard SATA/IDE Device
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2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function
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List ] [ TAB]-Switch Window [ ]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 4 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard disk in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press ENTER. This allows you to check detailed information about the selected hard disk. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 78 -
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the main screen, press ENTER on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the RAID creation screen appears (Figure 5). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID_ 0-Stripe Select Disk
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the block size (Figure 7), ranging from 4K to 128K. Press ENTER when finished. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 8 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 80 -
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will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [ TAB]-Switch Window [ ]-Select RAID [ENTER]-Action Figure 10 [ESC]-Exit - 81 - Appendix
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settings if you wish to exit the RAID BIOS utility, then press Y (Figure 12). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Main Menu ] [ Members(HDDx) 01 [ TAB]-Switch Window [ ]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 12 [ESC]-Exit GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 82 -
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small triangle will appear to mark the selected array (Figure 13). Press Del. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 83 - Appendix
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. From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 17). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 16. Figure 17 (Note 2) For 64-bit Windows Operating System, please select GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 84 -
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the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press S (Figure 19). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage
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mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 21 (Note) If you set the Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode item in BIOS Setup to AHCI mode, please select GIGABYTE GBB363 AHCI Controller (Windows 2K/XP/2003). GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 86
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Step 5: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To
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Following pictures are in Windows XP) Center/Subwoofer Speaker (DACs) that support audio output at up driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard
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2CH Speaker. STEP 3: After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK. The 2-channel audio setup is completed. - 89 - Appendix
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driver, window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard
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Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (6-channel audio
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equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 92 -
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: At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANALOG area, click the Tool icon and then select
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multi-channel audio output, creating a virtual surround sound environment(Note). After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel, you should find the DTS control working, and you will not hear sound from analog speaker or headphone. GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 -
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English Introduction of Dolby Digital Live: A real-time encoding technology, Dolby Digital Live converts any audio signal into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport and playback through a home theater system. With it, your PC or game console can be hooked up to your Dolby Digital-equipped audio/
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English 4-2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to GIGABYTE's website. Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some
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814 Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85539821 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 y India GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in y Australia GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard - 102 -
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Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu y 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. - 103
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