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... shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer...harm to the user. •• If you do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps...
... shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer...harm to the user. •• If you do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps...
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... on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the... cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to...
... on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the... cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to...
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... one marking (triangle) with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Follow the steps below to turn off from the socket with your finger. Step 2: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the...
... one marking (triangle) with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Follow the steps below to turn off from the socket with your finger. Step 2: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the...
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... may damage the CPU. - 15 - Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of thermal grease on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows...
... may damage the CPU. - 15 - Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of thermal grease on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows...
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... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the same...
... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the same...
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... socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of...
... socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of...
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... PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make ...the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel...
... PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make ...the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel...
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... BB SS SS 1 1 __SS SS 11 22 33 __SS __ BB SS BB__ BB 1 12 23 3 11 1 12 23 3 11 FF__UUSSBB3300 FF__ •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from 2: Single BIOS BB SSSSSS 33 SS 1 the backup BIOS) 1 BB SS SS UU SS UU __...
... BB SS SS 1 1 __SS SS 11 22 33 __SS __ BB SS BB__ BB 1 12 23 3 11 1 12 23 3 11 FF__UUSSBB3300 FF__ •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from 2: Single BIOS BB SSSSSS 33 SS 1 the backup BIOS) 1 BB SS SS UU SS UU __...
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... 6/7 10) M.2 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB30 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) COMA 17) TPM 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to... devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your computer. Hardware Installation - 24 -
... 6/7 10) M.2 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB30 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) COMA 17) TPM 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to... devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your computer. Hardware Installation - 24 -
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... computer will not start. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Hardware Installation If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
... computer will not start. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Hardware Installation If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
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... connecting the cables. Hardware Installation - 30 - The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on when the system is reading or writing data. •• RES...
... connecting the cables. Hardware Installation - 30 - The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on when the system is reading or writing data. •• RES...
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...; Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition Pin No. Pin No. S_ Hardware...
...; Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition Pin No. Pin No. S_ Hardware...
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... a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to...Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation - 34 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the ...
... a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to...Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation - 34 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the ...
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...records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on . If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to prevent...Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 BIOS without entering the operating...
...records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on . If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to prevent...Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 BIOS without entering the operating...
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...) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned off support. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 58 - Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable...
...) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned off support. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 58 - Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable...
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...will be powered on automatically. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to Enabled. If the power button is turned on the system at which the system will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set... the date and time as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to turn off upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. && RC6...
...will be powered on automatically. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to Enabled. If the power button is turned on the system at which the system will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set... the date and time as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to turn off upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. && RC6...
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.... When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) &&... side and Chipset side of the DMI link. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up , power on by mouse, power on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press...
.... When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) &&... side and Chipset side of the DMI link. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up , power on by mouse, power on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press...
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..., save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this item to IDE or AHCI. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 66 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings...
..., save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this item to IDE or AHCI. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 66 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings...
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... configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID Mode (Figure 1). The Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA controller control the onboard GSATA3 6/7 connectors. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set...
... configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to RAID Mode (Figure 1). The Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA controller control the onboard GSATA3 6/7 connectors. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set...
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... you have to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel® Z97: Turn off your computer. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to fault-tolerant arrays such as...
... you have to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel® Z97: Turn off your computer. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to fault-tolerant arrays such as...