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GA-P61-USB3P User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P61UB3P-1001R - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-P61-USB3P Sept. 16, 2011 Motherboard GA-P61-USB3P Sept. 16, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 4
of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P61-USB3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P61-USB3P Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 5
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 Troubleshooting 94 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 94 5-3-2 Troubleshooting - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-P61-USB3P 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 7
GA-P61-USB3P Motherboard Layout COMA LPT KB_MS_USB ATX_12V COAXIAL CPU_FAN LGA1155 VGA ATX R_USB30/20 USB_LAN Etron EJ168 AUDIO SYS_FAN1 BAT F_AUDIO PWR_FAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 GA-P61-USB3P CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 iTE PCI2 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 8
GA-P61-USB3P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz /Atheros PCIe to PCI GbE LAN Bridge RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI Bus Intel® H61 CODEC D-Sub Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 LPT COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 9
, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 10
LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting channel audio feature through the audio driver. ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 11
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 4 x Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 2 x 32 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 13
CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 15
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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 16
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 motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 17
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 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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 19
connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 20
channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 22
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. The power connector - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 23
correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 24
H61 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 26
header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 27
the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • 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). - 27 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 28
Hardware Installation - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 29
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 version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 30
(Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3P E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/29/2011-H61-7A89XG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 31
items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E7) 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 Setup PC Health Status Load - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 32
settings from a profile created 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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 33
DRAM Voltage E7 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 34
CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 35
, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 36
BIOS automatically configure this set- ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 37
. 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. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 39
Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 40
Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 41
devices by using one of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 42
cylinder. Landing zone. Number of sectors. Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All, But Keyboard The system - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 43
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, please visit Intel's website - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 44
computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The adjustable range is from - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 45
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel H61 to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native Enabled) - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 46
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 47
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. (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 48
On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 49
settings may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High This item is configurable only when the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32 the return of the AC power. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 49 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 50
Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise /DDR15V/+12V/Vcc3/Vtt Displays the current system voltages. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 51
threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 55
new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 58
, 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 to install. You can click the Install - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 59
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and restore it. System Requirements: •• At least 512 MB of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 62
during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. P61-USB3P E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/29/2011-H61-7A89XG0EC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 63
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 BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 65
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. 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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 66
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows functions 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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 67
on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to configure the data sharing settings. in the - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 68
Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ for daily use. Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot 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 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 72
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 73
, 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 Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is required. Available functions may differ by motherboard model. - 73 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 74
Table Button Description Allows you to change CPU ratio, BCLK, memory speed, Vcore and memory voltages. Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Enables QuickBoost utility. Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike. Displays system health status - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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 only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 76
Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes 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 options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 77
Ctrl> + to enter the RAID setup utility. Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter - BIOS Version 1.0.0.0017 PCIe x2 5.0Gbps Mode: RAID [Virtual Disks] No Virtual 3GB 76.3GB Max Speed SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue Figure 2 On the main screen of the RAID - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 78
screen, press on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 4). Press on the Create VD item. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 79
write-back or write-through cache. 5. VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 80
the message "Do you want to delete the VD's MBR?" appears, press to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore. Marvell BIOS Setup (C) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level RAID0 Status - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 81
utility, you can set up an array or view the current array status in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install. Note: After the installation, you must - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 82
following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When you arrive at the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 83
or 64-bit version, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A Command Prompt window will open similar to - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 84
and press . When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to continue the driver installation. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 85
set the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 86
you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating system completed, the status will display as Done. • Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 90
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 97
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | Manual - Page 98
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hispano) FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Correo: [email protected] Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://latam.giga-byte.com • Giga-Byte SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg • Thailand WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com • Vietnam WEB address : http - Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P | 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-P61-USB3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-P61UB3P-1001R