Gigabyte GA-P61-S3 motherboard
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1. The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels gt gt Normal Lets the system operate at its basic performance level gt gt Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level Default gt gt Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving and memory timing settings below to be configurable Options are Auto default Quick Expert Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage as 1 50V Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Channel A B Timing Settings eile7i i aia DualBIOS 2 4 X E gt System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit2. 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA P61 S3 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Nov 30 2011 Copyright 2011 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission W In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual m For product related information check on our website 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 t
3. Drivers WiSta anny ccs onnsouenaceantaenadeadneehicaones aaa iieii 36 Regulatory Statements isseire aea E E aai 37 Table of Contents GA P61 S3 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V LGA1155 C4 is ong sYs_Fan1 PWR_FAN GA P61 S3 PCIEX16 Sop o et PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1 2 Intel H61 00 SPDIF_O MATT ANMOLACOOOL LLL ToT LLII T SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents MI GA P61 S3 motherboard MI Motherboard driver disk VI Two SATA cables VI User s Manual VJ I O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain _5 100 MHz GA P61 S3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCle CLK PCI Express Bus 2 PCI Express x1 1X1 iT xt PCle to PCI Bridge PCI Bus PCI Express Bus iT x1 Atheros Realtek GbE LAN RJ45 C LAN 3 PCI PCI CLK 33 MHz LGA1155 CPU DMI 2 0 Intel H61 CODEC MIC Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Line Out Front Speaker Out 1 O 1 Line In Rear Speaker Out S PDIF Out CPU CLK 100 MHz DDR3 1333 1066 800 MHz f Dual Channel Memory masos fl 4 SATA 3Gb s 8 USB 2 0 1 1 T8728 PS 2 KB Mouse Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation c
4. gt Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode 2 8 Save amp Exit eile7i 1 3 aime DualBIOS ee System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management English Q F lash Save amp Exit Setup Save amp Exit Setup Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Exit Without Saving Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Note Supported on Windows 7 Vista operating system only 35 Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS default settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 4 profiles and save as Setup
5. modules Audio e Realtek VIA HD audio codec e High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver Support for S PDIF Out A LAN 1 x Atheros Realtek GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit gy Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3 0 standard To support PCI Express 3 0 you must install an Intel 22nm CPU 2 x PCI Express x1 slots The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard 3 x PCI slots Chipset 4 x SATA 3Gb s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb s devices K USB a Chipset Upto8USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers sce Internal goe Connectors gt gt gt gt 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb s connectors 1x CPU fan header 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 8 4 Back Panel e 1x PS 2 keyboard port Connectors 1x PS 2 mouse port e 1x serial port 4x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1x RJ 45 port e 3x audio jacks Line In Line
6. 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack EB To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver e When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector 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 Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector 12 1 7 Internal Connectors 1 ATX12V 7 F_PANEL 2 ATX 8 F_AUDIO 3 CPU_FAN 9 F USB1 2 4 SYS _FAN1 2 10 SPDIF_O 5 PWR_FAN 41 CLR_CMOS 6 SATA2 0 1 2 3 12 BAT Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e 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 13 1 2 ATX_12V ATX 2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of the power
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8. Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode Default gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode 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 USB Controller Enables or disables the USB 2 0 controllers integrated with the Intel H61 Chipset Default Enabled Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Auto If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled Port 60 64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I O ports 64h and 60h This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards mice in MS DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices Default Enabled USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices You can configure how each device is going to be treated For example you can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive Default Auto eile7i 1 aime DualBIOS JE SES ae E ts System BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Peripherals Super I0 Configuration
9. and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only one direction If you are unable to insert the memory switch the direction Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following gt Channel A DDR3_1 gt Channel B DDR3_2 eD _ A Sl DRA ph Sate Sate at o DDR3_2 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used for optimum performance 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following g
10. and your real time news feed into an enhanced view for a more personal Inte Td __ INF Update Utility Version 9 2 0 1021 Size 7 02MB This utility installs INF files that inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as PCI Express or USB interface 36 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsi
11. at any time gt gt S3 Suspend to RAM Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 sleep state In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off Default Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective 34 ErP Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN High Precision Timer Note Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows 7 Vista operating system Default Enabled gt Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt
12. 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 possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide EQ To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ATX_12V lt Pin No Definition 3 ee 4 1 GND A 2 GND 3 12V ATX_12V 4 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pinATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pin
13. if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket a LGA1155 CPU Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU 10 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds
14. manufacturer F_USB1 2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer A tk SS AN Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND CO oli NI MD on wy PM No Pin NC e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB header e 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 47 10 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connect
15. on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Bi Directional PROCHOT Note gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production gt Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto lt Memory Frequency Mhz The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings gt Advanced Memory Settings eile7i 1 aie DualBIOS CO SERS ae ee eee System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M 1I 7T Advanced Memory Settings English Q F lash System Memory Multiplier 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 25 System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency Mhz
16. or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system
17. startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current A version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1
18. system fan to run at slow speeds gt Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C Miscellaneous Settings eile7i 1 3 aime DualBIlOS N D A F o 2R E gt s System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M I T Miscellaneous Settings English Q Flash Tsochronous Support 20 lt gt isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset 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 Default Enabled 2 4 System eile7i 1 3 aie DualBIOS a 2 4 SET ee ae L UDE a BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit English Q F lash Model Name Administrator This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time gt System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use lt Enter gt to switch between
19. the Month Date and Year fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the desired value Access Level gt Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel H61 Chipset 30 2 5 BIOS Features eile7i 1 aia DualBIOS CO o v Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit English Q F lash Boot Option 1 FLASH D VERT URS Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices For example you can set hard drive as the first priority Boot Option 1 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority Boot Option 2 The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type For example only hard drive defined as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be p
20. 5 e PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup for more information e SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system startup status by issuing a 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 e HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data e RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart e Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch EB reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched cor
21. ATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX 3 4 5 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN Fan Headers The motherboard has a 4 pin CPU fan header CPU_FAN a 4 pin SYS_FAN2 and a 3 pin SYS_FAN1 system fan headers and a 3 pin power fan header PWR_FAN Most fan headers possess a foolproof 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 speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis d CPU_FAN SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang CPU_FAN SYS_FAN2 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense j e Besure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheating e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 6 SATA2 0 1 2 3 SATA 3Gb s Connectors The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb s standard and are compatibl
22. English Q F lash Super IO Chip Serial Port _A gt Super lO Configuration This section provides information on the super I O chip and allows you to configure the serial port gt Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled 33 2 7 Power Management fei ley aia DualBIOS JEDN RE a ee Loe ln System BIOS Features Peripherals Save amp Exit English Q F lash AC BACK AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Any Key Press any key to turn on the system gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system ACPI Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend gt gt Suspend Disabled Disables this function gt gt S1 CPU Stop Clock Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed
23. GA P61 S3 User s Manual Rev 2001 12ME P61S3 2001R O EN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 amp EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Motherboard GA P61 S3 is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 E Limits and methods of measurement amp EN 61000 3 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment amp EN 61000 3 3 Limits and methods of measurement K EN 55024 of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement O EN 50082 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical O EN 50082 2 apparatus Limits and methods of measurement O EN 55014 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of O EN 50091 2 broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment Disturbanc
24. M I 7T Advanced Memory Settings Channel A Timing Settings English Q F lash DRAM Timing Selectable This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert Note Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings If this occurs please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values 06 gt Advanced Voltage Settings fe e7 ai e BItT 11 101 M I T Advanced Voltage Settings DRAM Voltage lect Item gt CPU Vtt Allows you to set CPU Vit voltage The default is Auto DRAM Voltage Allows you to set memory voltage The default is Auto gt PC Health Status elleri aie DualBIOS Back M 1 7 PC Health Status lect Item 2nd CPU Warni CPU IT fejley aia DualBIOS i ad z E ad Va a gt a BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M I T PC Health Status English F lash CPU Warning Temperature Normal Normal Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default gt gt Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show No at next boot Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection devic
25. Out Microphone P 1 0 Controller iTE1IT8728 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor e CPU System temperature detection e CPU System Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning e CPU System Power fan fail warning e CPU System fan speed control Whether the CPU system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU system cooler you install BIOS 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBlOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a Unique Features Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Support for ON OFF Charge A Bundled 4 Software Norton Internet Security OEM version TO Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Vista XP iC Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 19 0cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice 1 3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted
26. Profile 1 Setup Profile 4 Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load and then press lt Enter gt to complete Chapter 3 Drivers Installation e Before installing the drivers first install the operating system EB e After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the recommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically ashtop Connect is the smart start page for browser that combines your most visited web sites your history your d ternet experience r Facebook friends
27. an Intel CPU that supports this function This feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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 When enabled 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 enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C3 C6 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor Note Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 94 gt CPU EIST Function ote Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Depending
28. arefully read the user s Installation Precautions manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent
29. bly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement Moreover we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product ps must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection Si centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about whe
30. damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician 1 2 Product Specifications gt CPU 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 L3 cache varies with CPU lt P Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset R Memory 2 x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory Due to Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333 1066 800 MHz memory modules Support for non ECC memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
31. e Vcore Dram Voltage R This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Vcore and memory voltages 77 gt M IT Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS M I T Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Features System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequen creen Tl Click Select Item CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Features fejey aie DualBIOS Set CPU Ratio if CPU Ratio is unlocked CPU Frequency Internal ag Real Time CPU Ratio Contro Intel R Turbo B Turbo Ratio Turbo Rat Turbo Ratio Turbo Ratio Turbo Power Lim ck Select Item g Technology CPU Enhanced Halt C1E CPU EIST Function Bi Directional PROCHOT 293 CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings under the two items above are synchronous to that under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setti
32. e attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system CPU Vcore Dram Voltage 5V 12V CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages CPU Temperature System Temperature Displays current CPU system temperature CPU Power System 2nd System Fan Speed Displays current CPU power system fan speeds CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 1580F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 gt F CPU Power 1st 2nd System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU fan power fan or system fans are not connected or fail Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled A
33. e with SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device Se j Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP NN OD om AJOI DM gt GND Please connect the L shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive 7 F_PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker chassis intrusion switch sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables Message Power Power Sleep LED Switch e MSG PWR Message Power Sleep LED Yellow Purple System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is S0 On on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system Si Blinking is in S1 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep state S3 S4 S5 Off or powered off S
34. es in supply systems caused Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS O part 10 for receiving and or distribution from O part 12 sound and television signals amp CE marking EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with the LVD Directive 2006 95 EC O EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated amp EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment household and similar general use O EN 60335 Safety of household and similar O EN 50091 1 General and Safety requirements for electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems UPS Manufacturer Importer p Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Nov 30 2011 Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626
35. for how to clear the CMOS values 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots GIGABYTE Ry NO a Wey Ss Series Motherboards BIOS SETUP Q FLASH SYSTEM INFORMATION OVNE END Menges Function Keys 2 2 The Main Menu On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program press arrow keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want Sample BIOS Version F1a GIGABYTE DualBlOS EE LS K g Setup Menus E x S E i LUCE TLI System i Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit English Q Flash Enter Q Flash Select Default Boot Option 1 FLASH_D Language VERT Ure Help Enabled Enabled EFI Com Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Menus m M I T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds E System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order advanced features available on the CPU and the primary display adapter m Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB
36. he motherboard is 1 0 Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example GA P61 S53 Motherboard Layout sciccsacsssiesuxsnesosaveincadascinsenaseesneiavseciomacaiadnncgiicancsdndedees 5 GA P61 S3 Motherboard Block DiaQram ccccceccsecssscsssessserssssecsstecsssesesserssseeeasen 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ccccccsscsssssscscsssssescssssseessessseessessseesseseseesaseesensas 7 Toy netalaton CAUTION sirrimi T 1 2 Product SpeciicalONS siirsin 8 pC mealing ihe CPU eca E A ene en eee 10 1 4 Installing tho Memory ananena iaiaaeaia 11 1 5 Installing an Expansion Cand scc sccccccssncc cescseevescenseaseue eaienasomasanteateaserses 11 TO Back Panel Connell S cssssaa 12 t7 Internal Connectors srcem sar oatceseceeseoaies 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup s iccesenstceitonssecessnsesendtandededenseenieianencaceboseadtandetedcaieoctbtendecsiwemersti 20 21 Stanup SCreeN esnie a iiaei a EREA SKENERA SENERE 20 ZZ The Main MENU son csoactcireenenivesctecnatinennsevsaeisnetnanieasiebannchevensaatauauiaveneeciwtialechdaeebaests 21 a T EEE E ENEE E A EEEE 22 e OE E aceite 30 29 BIOS FAN Se eoin eein aeai 31 20 FEBS AS ar cccseteatsnirsancaneszoanitcsavenecagewsaatesnatisiesseaareesyaute enter aeielestesneenuesesdnetne 32 2 7 Power Management cccccccsssssssssssssssssssscsessesssseseesersaeseseesrsesrsarsanees 34 D NOS EN jucenatesasteacses E E reais 35 Chapter 3
37. ing the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expansion card Pin No Definition 1 SPDIFO J 1 2 GND 11 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds CE Open Normal Short Clear CMOS Values e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing Ay the CMOS values e 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 12 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 turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level
38. integrated audio and integrated LAN etc m Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions E Save amp Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal performance system operations system to its defaults e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version R When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your 71 fej e7 ai e BITELLE LOX Show all information about M I T status ick Select Item Total Memory Size CPU Temperature vcore Dram voltage on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values 1 Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent fej e7 a i e DualBlOS Show all information about M I T status BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Fr Total Memory Size CPU Temperatur
39. llows the CPU fan to run at full speeds 28 Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 1st System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN1 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function for the system fan connected to the SYS_FAN1 connector and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value XC 2nd System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN2 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function for the system fan connected to the SYS_FAN2 connector and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the
40. ng Default Auto Real Time CPU Ratio Control In OS ote Enabled allows you to make real time changes to the CPU clock ratio in your operating system Default Disabled Intel R Turbo Boost Technology ote Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio 1 Core Active 4 Core Active Note Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Turbo Power Limit Watts Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto CPU Core Enabled Note Allows you to determine the number of CPU cores you want to enable Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology ot Allows you to determine whether to enable Hyper Threading technology when using
41. re you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly a7 38 39 Contact Us GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY
42. rectly 16 8 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it 9 a iy jf to d cil ome For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 12 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power 5 4 ACZ_DET 4 ue pai 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out R ae 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD T NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC e The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis
43. refixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI string Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64 bit select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64 bit installation disk and is prefixed with UEFI string Hard Drive CD DVD ROM Drive Floppy Drive Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type such as hard drives optical drives floppy disk drives and devices that support Boot from LAN function etc Press lt Enter gt on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to launch Options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM Default EFl Compatible ROM Limit CPUID Maximum ote Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system set this item to Enabled for legacy operating sys
44. tem such as Windows NT4 0 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 31 Execute Disable Bit Note Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Disabled VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to config
45. uidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage 11 A PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Port Use the upper port green to connect a PS 2 mouse and the lower port purple to connect a PS 2 keyboard Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse modem or other peripherals USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Line In Jack Blue The default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The default line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or
46. ure a user password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press lt Enter gt without entering any password Press lt Enter gt again when prompted to confirm 2 6 Peripherals eile7i 1 3 aie DualBIOS Cx 2a o M7 e Se gt N j E R AS ka LOE E System BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit English Q F lash LAN PXE Boot Option ROM lt LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip 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 a SATA Controller s Intel H61 Chipset Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Intel H61 Chipset Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H61 Chipset to AHCI mode IDE
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