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- Page 1 GA-P81-D3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P81D3-1001R...
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Page 2: Identifying Motherboard Revision
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-P81-D3 Motherboard Layout ..................4 GA-P81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU .................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. -
Page 4: Ga-P81-D3 Motherboard Layout
GA-P81-D3 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN KB_MS LGA1150 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek ® SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 GbE LAN GA-P81-D3 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIXE1_2 Intel ® PCI1 PCI2 SATA3 0 1 ® PCIe to PCI Super I/O Bridge PCI3 SATA2 2 3 CLR_CMOS... -
Page 5: Ga-P81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram
GA-P81-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1150 DDR3 1600/1333 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 PCI Express Bus RJ45 Dual BIOS Realtek ® 2 SATA 6Gb/s GbE LAN Intel ®... -
Page 6: 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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 7: 1-2 Product Specifications
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Š Support for non-ECC memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC887 codec ®... - Page 8 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features"...
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Page 9: Installing The Cpu
• 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 10: 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 11: Internal Connectors
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. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. -
Page 12: Atx_12V_2X4/Atx
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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 components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. -
Page 13: Sata 3Gb/S Connectors
5) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA DEBUG DEBUG 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. PORT PORT Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition SATA3 6) SATA2 2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Clear Cmos Jumper
11) 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. -
Page 16: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. 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 system. -
Page 17: M.i.t
M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. - Page 18 & Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. & Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. & Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology.
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Page 19: Channel Interleaving
& CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending 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) &... - Page 20 & 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 Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory.
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Page 21: System Information
Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Manual Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. & Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. -
Page 22: Bios Features
& System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired value. -
Page 23: Security Option
System (Default) & 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) & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. -
Page 24: Boot Mode Selection
& Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) & CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Always Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. -
Page 25: Peripherals
& User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. -
Page 26: Audio Controller
ports to xHCI controller. Note: OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in this mode. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned Disabled off. -
Page 27: Power Management
& Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) & Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) & Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled. It allows you to select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. -
Page 28: Power On Password
& RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. -
Page 29: Save & Exit
Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. &... -
Page 30: Chapter 3 Appendix
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. - Page 31 Waste Electrical & 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.
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Page 32: Contact Us
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