Gigabyte GA-P61-S3P driver and firmware
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Manual - Page 3
...carefully read the User's Manual. „„ 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 the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for...
Manual - Page 4
... of Contents
GA-P61-S3-B3/GA-P61-S3P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-P61-S3-B3/GA-P61-S3P Motherboard Block Diagram 6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup...
Manual - Page 5
... DDR3_2
AUDIO
SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN
F_AUDIO
PCIEX16
Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN
PCIEX1_1
BAT
GA-P61-S3-B3/ GA-P61-S3P
CODEC PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
Intel® H61
PCIe to PCI Bridge
SATA2 31 20
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
iTE IT8728
CLR_CMOS
SYS_FAN2
F_USB2 F_USB1
F_PANEL
Box Contents
GA-P61-S3-B3 or GA-P61-S3P motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
Two SATA cables
User's Manual
I/O Shield...
Manual - Page 7
... 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...
Manual - Page 8
... x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express 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 Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan...
Manual - Page 9
... ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x serial port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller ŠŠ iTE IT8728 chip
Hardware
ŠŠ System voltage detection
Monitor
ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection
ŠŠ CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
ŠŠ...
Manual - Page 10
... 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...
Manual - Page 11
... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
1-5 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...
Manual - Page 12
... (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...
Manual - Page 20
... 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
system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the
Internet and updates the BIOS.
•• Because BIOS flashing...
Manual - Page 23
... Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
`` Advanced Frequency Settings
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings
CPU Clock Ratio
CPU Frequency
} Advanced CPU Core Features
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
System Memory Multiplier
(SPD)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
1333
[31X] 3.10GHz (100x31)
[Press...
Manual - Page 25
...(Note)
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) 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. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit
PROCHOT signals.
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
System Memory Multiplier (SPD...
Manual - Page 28
...partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)
(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.
2-4 Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features
Date...
Manual - Page 29
...Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First
[Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI]
Item Help Menu...
Manual - Page 30
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to accept. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check
Specifies whether...
Manual - Page 31
...Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec 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. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables...
Manual - Page 32
... the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.
2-7 Power Management Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup
ACPI...
Manual - Page 33
... a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Ring
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled...
Manual - Page 36
... load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status
Load...
Manual - Page 38
... 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...