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GA-P67A-UD7-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-P67AD7B-1001R
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Motherboard GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Nov. 8, 2010 Motherboard GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Nov. 8, 2010
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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
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-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD7-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
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...82 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 83 4-9 Cloud OC...84 4-10 Teaming 85 Chapter 5 Appendix...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P67 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers 95 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating
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Box Contents GA-P67A-UD7-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One SATA bracket 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are for reference only and the
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GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB3 SYS_FAN1 R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_ESATA_2 Marvell 88SE9128 USB_1394_ESATA_1 LGA1155 CPU_FAN PHASE LED PW_SW PCIEX8_2 GA-P67A-UD7-B3 iTE IT8892 Bridge PCI2 VLI VL810 MD2 MD1 ATX DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 IT8728 B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® P67 BAT
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GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 88SE9128 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® P67 PCI Express Bus x1 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 2 SATA 6Gb/s
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manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist 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
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ŠŠ Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU ŠŠ Intel® P67 Express Chipset Memory
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supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors (eSATA/USB Combo) on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x
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Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 ŠŠ Support for Smart 6™ ŠŠ Support for Auto Green ŠŠ Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ŠŠ Support for ON/OFF Charge ŠŠ Support for Cloud
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the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer 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
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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage
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CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because
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. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of
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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
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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
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technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards. Refer to the manual that came with
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secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power supply. Step 4: Plug one end of the SATA signal cable into the external SATA
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supports RAID function. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it
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to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). 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 - 22 -
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1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to indicate the phase status of the CPU VTT and memory. The green LEDs light up under normal working conditions; the yellow LEDs will be illuminated during
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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). PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU
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1-10 Internal Connectors 14 3 5 2 12 9 7 13 8 10 1) ATX_12V_2X 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) PWR_FAN 6) PCH_FAN 7) SATA3_0/1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 16 4 4 15 6 14 11 9) 10) 11) 12 device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation
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1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all
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insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed con- trol, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is
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compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The P67 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_5
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3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9128 sup- ports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on config- uring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND GSATA3_7 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_6
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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 panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive
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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 con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between
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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. 15) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports
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16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 9 1 2 TPA- 10 2
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during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up
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(Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD7-B3 F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function
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Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu
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of your CPU, memory, etc.  Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.  Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and
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overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level  BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F3a 99.80 MHz 3094.12
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. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) 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 -
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manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note)
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to boot after overclocking, please wait for Allows you to manually set the CPU supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. BIOS
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Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports
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), 1~16. tWTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12. tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 44 -
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CPU load. (Default: Auto) Standard Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. Level 1 Enables Load-Line Calibration and slightly adjusts VDroop. Level 2 Enables Voltage The default is Auto. System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. - 45 - BIOS Setup
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Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Tech- nology will
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Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level  Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: - 47 - BIOS Setup
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hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640
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and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (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. - 49 - BIOS Setup
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Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 50 -
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) 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 P67 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P67 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers
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driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P67 support Native support Native the onboard LAN function. (Default: motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
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LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN of the attached LAN cable. Note: driver to enable advanced
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that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 Firmware Selection Determines whether to automatically update the firmware of the Marvell 88SE9128 chips. Onchip Auto Force Keeps the original firmware version. Lets the BIOS
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Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type ACPI LED Control Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password
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of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support Determines whether to let PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup -
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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 it Vcc3/+12V/Vcc/DDR15V Displays the current system voltages. - 57 - BIOS Setup
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Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed
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. In case system instability occurs, you may try 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) 1984-2010 Award Software  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . You will be requested to confirm
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on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail
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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 install the Windows XP Service Pack
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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
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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. - 65 - Drivers Installation
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, 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
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up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and
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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
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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
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> key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. P67A-UD7-B3 F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with
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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 a hard
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Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password  Integrated Peripherals Set & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press
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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
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a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for Quick Boost. Available 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
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technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method. - 75
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(Application will continue to run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/ Memory. (Note
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configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers 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
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4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to save the settings. SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking
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Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use Smart Recovery 2. • The Backup Now button will be available only after you log in Windows for ten minutes. Creating a backup: Click the Settings button on the main menu. In
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dates, 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
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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. - 81 - Unique
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to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key. On the Auto Green main menu, click Configure and then click Configure BT devices. Select the Bluetooth cell this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode
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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
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remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is in power off , standby, or hibernation mode. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is required. Available functions may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features - 84 -
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LAN network supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for further details. Select Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver check boxes for the two available adapters and click OK. Removing
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Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P67 SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. If there is more than
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1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. CMOS Setup
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046
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press . Then, select a RAID level (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
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capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage 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 : ID Name
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is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage 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
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3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows users to
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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 Storage Technology
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available SATA port on the motherboard RAID configuration menu. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth- erboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard
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to select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. The selected hard drive will be marked with an asterisk (*). After selecting the hard drives, press to proceed (Figure 3). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free
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). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure -> Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free Physical Disks * PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L * PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick
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Settings and Exit. After you complete the RAID configuration and before you exit the configuration screen, be sure to press in the main screen. Press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 7). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks
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. Delete the RAID Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on the main menu (example: VD 0: New_VD) and press to display the Delete option. Press . When prompted, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 8). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd
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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 P67
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and Vista already include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install
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you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage 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
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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
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the MAIN MENU of the Intel RAID Configuration Utility. On the RECOVERY VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
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on GSATA3 RAID Configuration/eSATA3 RAID Configuration to access the RAID configuration menu. Move the selection bar to the array to be rebuilt (for example, VD 0: New_VD) and press and then select Rebuild. Press again. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd
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the Status will display as Functional. Please note the rebuild will be stopped if you exit the RAID BIOS screen before the rebuild is complete. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks VD 0: New_VD PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L
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audio driver. For 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
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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 type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select
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5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks (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 Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one
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5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home
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5-2-4 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
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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
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. 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. - 113 - Appendix
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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 <
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cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and
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"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
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16h 18h 1Bh 1Dh 23h Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM - Program basic chipset registers Detect memory - Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook
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CMOS setup Example: onboard IDE controller 4. Measure CPU speed Invoke video BIOS 1. Initialize double-byte language font (optional) 2. Put information on CPU are not identical Initialize USB Keyboard & Mouse Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (
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Init HDD write protect 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported - If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys - If no errors occur 1. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 2. Set up ACPI table at top of the memory 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 1.
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saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Set CMOS century to
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