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...Motherboard Layout 5 GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS Features 31 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Power Management 35 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 4 Appendix...38 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
...Motherboard Layout 5 GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS Features 31 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Power Management 35 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 4 Appendix...38 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
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... EJ168 SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN Realtek/Athros GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-P61A-D3 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 PCI3 F_AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS Intel® H61 Marvell 88SE9172 SATA2 31 20 PCIe to PCI Bridge GSATA3 5 4 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SPDIF_O SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-P61A-D3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield * The box contents...
... EJ168 SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN Realtek/Athros GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-P61A-D3 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 PCI3 F_AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS Intel® H61 Marvell 88SE9172 SATA2 31 20 PCIe to PCI Bridge GSATA3 5 4 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SPDIF_O SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-P61A-D3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield * The box contents...
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... RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header - 8 - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors...
... RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header - 8 - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors...
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...Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
...Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
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... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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... a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from overheating. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced...
... a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from overheating. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced...
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... header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. CLR_CMOS Pin No. M_SATA •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that hasACPI_CPT Voltage measuremdeifnftemreodnutlew(Xir5e8Aa-OsCs)ignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. (GA-IVB) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default...
... header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. CLR_CMOS Pin No. M_SATA •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that hasACPI_CPT Voltage measuremdeifnftemreodnutlew(Xir5e8Aa-OsCs)ignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. (GA-IVB) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default...
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...-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket...
...-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket...
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... GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
... GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
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...; When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 21 - You can use your mouse to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E8) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. 2-2 The Main Menu On the main menu of your CPU and memory, etc.
...; When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. - 21 - You can use your mouse to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E8) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. 2-2 The Main Menu On the main menu of your CPU and memory, etc.
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... limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This...
... limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This...
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... items on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. (Note...
... items on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. (Note...
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...-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel 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. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 26 - If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
...-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel 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. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 26 - If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
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... Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages. && CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU Fan Speed/Power/1st/2nd System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/power/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default...
... Vcore/Dram Voltage/+5V/+12V/CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages. && CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU Fan Speed/Power/1st/2nd System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/power/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default...
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... device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Or if you want to Disabled for this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine which Option ROM to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk...
... device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Or if you want to Disabled for this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine which Option ROM to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk...
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... when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Type the password again and press . && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to configure a user password. To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested for a new password, press without entering any password.
... when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Type the password again and press . && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to configure a user password. To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested for a new password, press without entering any password.
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... AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to AHCI mode. You can emulate a USB flash drive as the first display. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && USB3.0 Support (Etron EJ168 USB 3.0 Controllers) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB 3.0 controllers...
... AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to AHCI mode. You can emulate a USB flash drive as the first display. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && USB3.0 Support (Etron EJ168 USB 3.0 Controllers) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB 3.0 controllers...
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... Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 4 and GSATA3 5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default...
... Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 4 and GSATA3 5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default...
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...). On the Create VD menu, use the up or down arrow key to proceed to RAID Mode (IDE Mode by default). Sequence: a.RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." Steps: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. On the main screen of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your motherboard. Press on the two hard drives respectively to enter BIOS Setup during Windows XP installation). Press or on the...
...). On the Create VD menu, use the up or down arrow key to proceed to RAID Mode (IDE Mode by default). Sequence: a.RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." Steps: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. On the main screen of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your motherboard. Press on the two hard drives respectively to enter BIOS Setup during Windows XP installation). Press or on the...
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... a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing Windows XP Restart your computer first because you want to cancel. 4. When completed, proceed with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). 3. B. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." For AHCI mode...
... a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing Windows XP Restart your computer first because you want to cancel. 4. When completed, proceed with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). 3. B. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." For AHCI mode...