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  • Page 1 GA-P75-D3P User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P75D3P-1001R...

  • Page 3: Identifying 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-P75-D3P Motherboard Layout ..................7 GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram ..............8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ................... 9 Product Specifications ................... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................15...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................53 Installing Chipset Drivers ................53 Application Software ..................54 Technical Manuals ..................54 Contact......................55 System ......................55 Download Center ................... 56 New Program ....................56 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...................57 Xpress Recovery2 ..................57 BIOS Update Utilities ..................

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-P75-D3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s 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-P75-D3P Motherboard Layout

    GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 COAXIAL R_USB30 USB_LAN GA-P75-D3P AUDIO F_USB30 PCIEX1 mSATA Realtek PCIEX16 GbE LAN PCI1 M_BIOS B_BIOS Intel ® CODEC PCI2 PCI3 SATA3 PCI4 PCIEX4 SATA2 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 SPDIF_O F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Ga-P75-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-P75-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz LGA1155 Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 Dual BIOS 1 PCI Express x1 1 SATA 6Gb/s 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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC887 codec Š...
  • Page 11 Chipset: Š Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector...
  • Page 12 Support for Microsoft Windows 7/XP Š ® System Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.7cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 •...
  • Page 14 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...

  • Page 15: 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 Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign The Top on the Male of Female Push Pin...

  • Page 16: 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 •...

  • Page 17: 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. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction.

  • Page 18: 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 •...

  • Page 19: 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. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port.

  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_USB30 SATA3 0 SATA2 1/2/3/4 mSATA CLR_CMOS F_PANEL 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 •...
  • Page 21 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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.

  • Page 22: Ata 6Gb/S Connector By Intel B75 Chipset

    3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. 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.
  • Page 23 6) SATA2 1/2/3/4 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel B75 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition SATA2 7) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel B75 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive.

  • Page 24: Front Panel Header

    8) 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/ Sleep LED Power Switch...
  • Page 25 9) 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.

  • Page 26: Usb 3.0/2.0 Header

    11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (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. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY-...

  • Page 27: Trusted Platform Module Header

    BIOS Switc DB_PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Swi w/housing Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 2 3 LCLK LAD0 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) LFRAME No Pin LRESET...

  • Page 28: Clear Cmos Jumper

    15) 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.

  • Page 29: 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 •...

  • Page 30: Startup Screen

    Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the <F9>...

  • Page 31: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E2) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash...
  • Page 32 BIOS Setup Menus 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. 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.

  • Page 33: M.i.t

    M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent 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.
  • Page 34 M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings 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 &...
  • Page 35 Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency & The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology & (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting.
  • Page 36 CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) & (Note 1) 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.
  • Page 37 Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory & (Note) Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three 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.
  • Page 38 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 This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory.
  • Page 39 Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set memory voltage. - 39 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 40: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status & Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. Case Open &...
  • Page 41 CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V & Displays the current system voltages. CPU/System Temperature & Displays current CPU/system temperature. CPU/System FAN Speed & Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. CPU Warning Temperature & Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.

  • Page 42: System

    System This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. System Language & Selects the default language used by the BIOS. System Date &...

  • Page 43: Bios Features

    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 &...
  • Page 44 Limit CPUID Maximum & (Note) 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 system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Execute Disable Bit (Note) &...

  • Page 45: Peripherals

    Peripherals LAN PXE Boot Option ROM & Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SATA Controller(s) & Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) - 45 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 46 SATA Mode Selection & Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller integrated in the Chipset to AHCI mode. Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller 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.
  • Page 47 Audio Controller & Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Init Display First & Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card.
  • Page 48 Parallel Port & Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration & Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Power Management

    Power Management 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. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 50 High Precision Event Timer & (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN & Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.

  • Page 51: 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. Exit Without Saving &...
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup - 52 -...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 the content descriptions for this driver disk.

  • Page 55: 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. - 55 - Drivers Installation...

  • Page 56: Download Center

    The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. New Program 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 57: 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 58 Step 3: Step 4: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave After the operating system is installed, click Start, unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; right-click the Computer and select Manage. Go to actual size requirements vary, depending on the Disk Management to check disk allocation.
  • Page 59 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...

  • Page 60: Bios Update Utilities

    4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. P75D3P.F1) to your USB flash drive or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
  • Page 61 B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 62 Step 4: During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save &...

  • Page 63: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    B. Using @BIOS Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

  • Page 64: 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.

  • Page 65: Q-Share

    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 66: 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 system 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 67: Intel Rapid Start Technology

    Intel Rapid Start Technology A. System Requirements Windows 7 with SP1 An SSD with size larger than the total system memory Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it cannot be used to set up Intel Rapid Start store partition);...
  • Page 68 DISKPART>detail disk (Displays the properties of the selected disk and the volumes on that disk) DISKPART>select volume X (Selects the specified volume. "X" is volume of your store partition. Refer to the results from "detail disk" for exact volume number) DISKPART>set id=84 override (Change the partition type) (Figure 3) GPT format:...

  • Page 69: Intel Smart Connect Technology

    Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work (Note) with the Internet to obtain their data while your system is suspended (sleeping). The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is waked up. A.
  • Page 70 Step 3: As shown in the left screenshot below, right-click on OEM, select New > Multi-String Value, and type WhiteList. Double-click WhiteList and type the application name to be added in Edit Multi-String. For example, to add Microsoft Outlook, type outlook.exe; to add Microsoft Windows Live, type wlmail. exe.

  • Page 71: Intel Sba (Small Business Advantage)

    Intel SBA (Small Business Advantage) A. System Requirements An Intel B75 Chipset motherboard An Intel Core series processor Windows 7 with SP1 All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Installation While in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Small Business Advantage to install.
  • Page 72 Unique Features - 72 -...

  • Page 73: 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 right shows the (Note) default audio jack assignments. Line In The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking Front Speaker Out capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack...
  • Page 74 The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker 7.1-Channel Speakers: configurations. Front Speaker 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 75 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 Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box.

  • Page 76: Configuring S/Pdif Out

    5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

  • Page 77: Configuring Microphone Recording

    5-1-3 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.
  • Page 78 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. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer).

  • Page 79: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button To stop recording audio, click the...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still...

  • Page 81: 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 82 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.

  • Page 83: Regulatory Statements

    "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.
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  • Page 87 Web address: http://latam.giga-byte.com Shenyang Giga-Byte SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore TEL: +86-24-83992901 • WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg FAX: +86-24-83992909 Thailand GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India • • WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in Vietnam Saudi Arabia •...
  • Page 88 WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.gr WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz Czech Republic • You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cz the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System •...

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