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- Page 1 GA-P55-S3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel Core i7 processors/ ® ™ Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors/ ® ™ ® ™ Intel Pentium processors ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-P55S3-1301R...
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Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Box Contents ........................6 Optional Items .........................6 GA-P55-S3 Motherboard Layout ..................7 GA-P55-S3 Motherboard Block Diagram ................8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................14... - Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................51 Installing Chipset Drivers ................51 Application Software ..................52 Technical Manuals ..................52 Contact ......................53 System ......................53 Download Center ................... 54 New Utilities ....................54 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...................55 Xpress Recovery2 ..................55 BIOS Update Utilities ..................
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Page 6: Box Contents
Box Contents GA-P55-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. •... -
Page 7: Ga-P55-S3 Motherboard Layout
GA-P55-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1156 R_USB_3 R_USB_2 PWR_FAN R_USB_1 USB_LAN GA-P55-S3 AUDIO SYS_FAN1 F_AUDIO (Note) PCIEX1 CPU_FAN Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 SYS_FAN2 PCI1 CODEC Intel ® PCI2 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 PCI3 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 PCI4 IT8720 CLR_CMOS PCIEX4 M_BIOS B_BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL... -
Page 8: Ga-P55-S3 Motherboard Block Diagram
GA-P55-S3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) (100 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz LGA1156 Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus Interface 1 PCI Express x4 RJ45 Realtek Dual BIOS RTL8111E 6 SATA 3Gb/s ® Intel PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK... -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. -
Page 10: Product Specifications
Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) ... - Page 11 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor ...
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Page 12: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
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. - Page 13 B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 1: Step 2: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down...
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Page 14: Installing The Cpu Cooler
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Male Push Direction of the Arrow Sign on The Top the Male Push of Female Push Pin... -
Page 15: Installing The Memory
• 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 and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 16: Installing A Memory
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 the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. -
Page 17: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 18: Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors 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. 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 key- board/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 de- scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs. -
Page 19: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN1/2 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • 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. - Page 20 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- ponents 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.
- Page 21 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2) 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).
- Page 22 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. SPEAK- PWR- Power LED...
- Page 23 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 con- nector 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. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition...
- Page 24 10) 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, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
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Page 25: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating •... -
Page 26: Startup Screen
Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. P55-S3 E12 Motherboard Model BIOS Version Function Keys <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash... -
Page 27: The Main Menu
The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar- row keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults... -
Page 28: Standard Cmos Features
The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS 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, then press <Enter> to complete. -
Page 29: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help M.I.T Current Status [Press Enter] Menu Level Advanced Frequency Settings [Press Enter] Advanced Memory Settings [Press Enter] Advanced Voltage Settings [Press Enter] ... -
Page 30: Cpu Clock Ratio
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. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Item Help Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. - Page 31 C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When en- abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C3/C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)
- Page 32 BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 600 MHz. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is enabled. Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifi- cations. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled.
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Page 33: Channel Interleaving
Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Item Help Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] (Note) Menu Level System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 1333 Performance Enhance [Turbo] DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Profile DDR Voltage 1.5V Profile QPI Voltage... -
Page 34: Cas Latency Time
>>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings Item Help >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control Menu Level x CAS Latency Time Auto x tRCD Auto x tRP Auto x tRAS Auto >>>>>... - Page 35 tFAW Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control B2B CAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings Item Help ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ******...
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Page 36: Miscellaneous Settings
CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Item Help Isochronous Support [Enabled] Menu Level Virtualization Technology [Enabled] (Note) - Page 37 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help M.I.T Current Status [Press Enter] Menu Level Advanced Frequency Settings [Press Enter] Advanced Memory Settings [Press Enter] Advanced Voltage Settings [Press Enter] Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] BIOS Version BCLK...
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Page 38: Standard Cmos Features
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Item Help Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, May 26 2010 Menu Level Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] IDE Channel 1 Master [None] ... - Page 39 Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of sectors. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error.
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Page 40: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Menu Level Quick Boot [Disabled] First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Second Boot Device [CDROM] Third Boot Device [USB-FDD] Password Check [Setup]... -
Page 41: Init Display First
Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The ad- justable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will... -
Page 42: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Item Help SATA AHCI Mode [IDE] Menu Level SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Enabled] USB Controllers [Enabled] USB Legacy Function [Enabled] USB Storage Function [Enabled] Azalia Codec [Auto] Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] Green LAN [Disabled]... -
Page 43: Onboard Lan Boot Rom
Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabled, the system will dynamically detect if a LAN cable is connected or not. -
Page 44: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Menu Level Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Enabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm... - Page 45 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: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: 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.
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Page 46: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Menu Level Case Opened Vcore 1.220V DDR15V 1.504V 4.972V +12V 12.048V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed 0 RPM... - Page 47 CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.
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Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save &... -
Page 49: Set Supervisor/User Password
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save &... -
Page 50: Save & Exit Setup
2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ... -
Page 51: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. -
Page 52: Application Software
Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the mother- board manuals. -
Page 53: Contact
Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. System This page provides the basic system information. - 53 - Drivers Installation... -
Page 54: Download Center
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. -
Page 55: Chapter 4 Unique Features
Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. - Page 56 Step 3: Step 4: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to After the operating system is installed, right-click the Computer icon on your desktop and select leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom- mended; actual size requirements vary, depending Manage.
- Page 57 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: Step 2: If you wish to remove the backup file, select...
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Page 58: Bios Update Utilities
BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS . GIGABYTE ™ ™ Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS design, which enhances protection for the ™... - Page 59 B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure as- sumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>. •...
- Page 60 Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.
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Page 61: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility
BIOS or a system that is unable to start. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad- equate BIOS flashing. -
Page 62: Easytune 6
EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system-related information without the need to install additional software. The EasyTune 6 Interface... -
Page 63: Q-Share
Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings. -
Page 64: Auto Green
Auto Green Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone. When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the sys- tem will enter the specified power saving mode. The Configuration dialog box: First, you have to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key. -
Page 65: Chapter 5 Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 -channel audio. The picture to the (Note) right shows the default audio jack assignments. Line In The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retask- Front Speaker Out ing capability that allows the user to change the function for... - Page 66 The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker 7.1-Channel Speakers: configurations. Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect.
- Page 67 C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Con- nector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box.
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Page 68: Configuring Microphone Recording
5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone function- ality. - Page 69 Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.
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Page 70: Using The Sound Recorder
Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default de- vice. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to config- ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. -
Page 71: Troubleshooting
New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver."... -
Page 72: Troubleshooting Procedure
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or Isolate the short circuit. - Page 73 The power supply, CPU or When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor Check if there is display on your monitor. might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
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Page 74: Regulatory Statements
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 informa- tion in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. - Page 75 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...
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