Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Manual
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GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-67MAB3B-1001R - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Mar. 4, 2011 Motherboard GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Mar. 4, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 3
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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 4
Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 5
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 7
VGA_DVI LEVEL SHIFTER LGA1155 HDMI LEVEL SHIFTER OPTICAL ATX USB30_20 USB_LAN Etron EJ168 TPM CPU_FAN AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS M_BIOS iTE IT8728 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX4 SPDIF_O F_AUDIO F_USB4 BAT F_USB3 F_USB2 Intel® H67 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface FDI Interface PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 9
's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 10
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.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H67 Express Chipset Memory - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 11
x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 2 x USB CPU overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan fail warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 13
, please do so according to your hardware specifications 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. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 14
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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example (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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 16
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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 17
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 19
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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 20
USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet audio driver. Refer to the instructions on - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 21
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. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 22
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 the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 23
wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 24
compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The H67 chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND SATA2_2 1 SATA2_3 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 25
beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 26
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. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 27
local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 28
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 29
that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 30
Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/18/2011-H67-7A89VG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 31
BIOS Version: F3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS : Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 32
before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 33
.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.500V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 34
CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 35
core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 36
the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (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. BIOS Setup - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 37
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 configure this setting - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 38
), 1~31. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12. tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tFAW Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 39
Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Graphics DVID The default Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 40
. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (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. BIOS Setup - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 41
[All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 941M 950M Move Enter: faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 42
Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 43
required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 44
only this memory for display. Options are: 32MB+2MB for GTT ~ 480MB+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for GTT) (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. BIOS Setup - 44 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 45
) automatically. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H67 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 46
USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 47
Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 47 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 48
any time. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 49
may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables item is configurable only when the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 49 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 50
device attached to the motherboard CI header. If CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 51
FAN Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 52
to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 53
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 54
2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 55
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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 56
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 GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 58
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 Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 59
after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of : • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card 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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 60
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in 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. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 62
if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 63
arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 64
Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 65
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 66
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable 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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 67
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. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 68
the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Whether SMART QuickBoost is supported depends on the motherboard model. Unique - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 69
your files from the backup image System Recovery... Allows you to recover your system from the backup image • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. • Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use Smart - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 70
, and remind users of the dates. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility. You can record personal passwords and - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 71
were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device (Note 2). Instructions: Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON/OFF Recorder or File the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 71 - Unique - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 72
Description Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disable Disables this function 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 first - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 73
1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 74
, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart, power off, suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 75
Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 76
} SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 77
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 78
(Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 79
(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 79 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 80
Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 81
(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 82
a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to abort. Intel(R) Rapid - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 83
RAID/AHCI controller driver during the OS installation. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the following for the location of the driver. • For the Intel H67 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 84
after you enter the operating system (look for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 85
has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume. Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. The - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 86
Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 87
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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 88
The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. 7.1-Channel Speakers: Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 89
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module 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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 90
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack (Note 1) can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 91
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 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 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 92
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. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 93
. 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. - 93 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 94
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press < - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 95
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 96
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect 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 - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 97
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 | Manual - Page 100
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • 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. Appendix - 100 -
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GA-H67MA-USB3-B3
LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel
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