Gigabyte GA-P61-DS3-B3 User Manual Page 1

GA-P61-USB3-B3GA-P61-DS3-B3User's ManualRev. 110212ME-P61UB3B -1102R

Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product SpecicationsCPU Support for Intel ® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processo

- 11 - Hardware InstallationInternal Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x

Hardware Installation - 12 -Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Suppo

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the CPUA. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket

Hardware Installation - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Before installing the CPU, make su

- 15 - Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The follow

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryDue to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Chann

- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchDDR3 DIMMADDR3memorymodulehasanotch,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthe

Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardFollow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.Loc

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel ConnectorsUSB 2.0/1.1 PortTheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevice

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Hardware Installation - 20 -Line In Jack (Blue)The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, et

- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:First make sure your devices are

Hardware Installation - 22 -DEBUG PORTG.QBOFM1312412ATXATX:1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of t

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4/5) 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

Hardware Installation - 24 -7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA

- 25 - Hardware Installation9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor an

Hardware Installation - 26 -10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC&apos

- 27 - Hardware Installation12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwo

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- 29 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major f

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BIOS Setup - 30 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)B. The POST Screen Function K

- 31 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov

BIOS Setup - 32 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS Thisfunctionallowsyou

- 33 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent

BIOS Setup - 34 -(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' uni

- 35 - BIOS Setup(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' uni

BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST te

- 37 - BIOS SetupCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwareAdvanced Memory Settingshigf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Sa

BIOS Setup - 38 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwareChannel A Timing Settingshigf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: S

- 39 - BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3.>>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are

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BIOS Setup - 40 - Miscellaneous SettingsCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwareMiscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [E

- 41 - BIOS Setup Date (mm:dd:yy) Setsthesystemdate.Thedateformatisweek(read-only),month,dateandyear.Selectthedesiredeldand use t

BIOS Setup - 42 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of sectors. Halt On Allows you t

- 43 - BIOS Setup(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' uniq

BIOS Setup - 44 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard dr

- 45 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode (Intel H61 Chipset) AllowsyoutodecidewhethertoconguretheSATAcontrollerintegr

BIOS Setup - 46 - Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card

- 47 - BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disab

BIOS Setup - 48 - ACPI Suspend Type  SpeciestheACPIsleepstatewhenthesystementerssuspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI

- 49 - BIOS Setup(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...553-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup - 50 - Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chas

- 51 - BIOS Setup Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays curren

BIOS Setup - 52 -Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili

- 53 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will berequestedto

BIOS Setup - 54 -Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr

- 55 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers InstallationBeforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperatingsys

Drivers Installation - 56 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free soft

- 57 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactForthedetailedcontactinformationoftheGIGABYTETaiwanheadquarterorworldwidebranchofces,clickthe U

Drivers Installation - 58 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIG

- 59 - Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesXpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and bac

- 6 -Box Contents GA-P61-USB3-B3 or GA-P61-DS3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two S

Unique Features - 60 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual size

- 61 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the

Unique Features - 62 -4-2 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash

- 63 - Unique FeaturesB. Updating the BIOSWhen updating theBIOS, choose thelocationwheretheBIOSleis saved. Thefollowing procedureas-s

Unique Features - 64 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n

- 65 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

Unique Features - 66 -4-3 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE'sEasyTune6isa simpleandeasy-to-useinterfacethatallowsuserstone-tune theirsystemset

- 67 - Unique Features4-4 Easy Energy SaverGIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a c

Unique Features - 68 -C. Stealth ModeIn Stealth Mode, the system continues toworkwiththe user-denedpowersavingsettings,evenafter thesyste

- 69 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool.After conguring yourLAN connectionsettings andQ-Sha

- 7 -GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Layout j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.KB_MS_USBCPU_FANLGA1155ATXF_AUDIOAUDIODDR3_

Unique Features - 70 -4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and offers a combination of 6 innovative so

- 71 - Unique FeaturesSMART Recovery 2SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionas animageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimagestorest

Unique Features - 72 -SMART DualBIOSSMART DualBIOS is a new feature that can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of

- 73 - Unique Features(Note 1) When launching Smart 6™forthersttime,thesystemwillrequestyoutosetupapassword.Thispasswordisrequired

Unique Features - 74 -4-7 Auto GreenAuto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a B

- 75 - Unique Features4-8 Cloud OCCloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use overclocking utility designed for system overclock-ing via virtually any Intern

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- 77 - Appendix5-1-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note

Appendix - 78 -The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speak-ercongurations.7.1-Channel Speakers:Center/SubwooferSpeaker OutFront Speaker Out

- 79 - AppendixIf your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio mod-ule, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on

- 8 -GA-P61-USB3-B3/GA-P61-DS3-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram j Only for GA-P61-USB3-B3. k Only for GA-P61-DS3-B3.PS/2 KB/MouseLGA1155CPUIntel® H61PCI

Appendix - 80 -5-1-2 Conguring S/PDIF OutThe S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio

- 81 - Appendix5-1-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 2:Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic

Appendix - 82 -Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Record

- 83 - AppendixStep 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Managertocong-ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.5-1-4 Using the Soun

Appendix - 84 -5-2 Troubleshooting5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\

- 85 - Appendix5-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

Appendix - 86 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local deal-er for help. Or go to the Support &

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- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which ca

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- 95 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist.,New Taipei City 231,TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912-4

Appendix - 96 -• G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de• G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://www