Gigabyte GA-H67A-USB3-B3 User Manual

GA-H67A-USB3-B3
LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel
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User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H67AB3B-1001R

Gigabyte GA-H67A-USB3-B3 Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket	LGA 1155
Chipset	Intel H67
Memory Type	DDR3
Maximum Memory	32 GB
SATA 6Gb/s	2
SATA 3Gb/s	4
USB 3.0 Ports	2
Memory Speed	1333 MHz
Audio	Realtek ALC889
LAN	10/100/1000 Mbps
Video Outputs	HDMI, DVI
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI Express x1

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Motherboard Revision Identification

Box Contents

Optional Items

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard Block Diagram

Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety and handling guidelines before installation.

1-2 Product Specifications

Lists technical details and features of the motherboard.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Guide for installing the processor and its cooler.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Steps for adding PCI/PCIe cards to the motherboard.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes external I/O ports.

1-7 Internal Connectors

Identifies and describes internal headers and connectors.

BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Describes boot screens and function keys for BIOS access.

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of BIOS navigation and function key usage.

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

For advanced CPU and memory tuning.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

For system date, time, and hard drive configuration.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

For boot order and other system feature settings.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

For configuring onboard devices like SATA, USB, and LAN.

2-7 Power Management Setup

For configuring system power saving options.

2-8 PC Health Status

For monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores stable BIOS settings for system operation.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

Restores optimal BIOS settings for system performance.

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

For securing access to BIOS settings.

2-12 Save & Exit Setup

Saves BIOS configuration changes and exits the setup utility.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS setup without saving any changes.

Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Crucial drivers for motherboard stability and performance.

3-2 Application Software

Install GIGABYTE utilities and other bundled software.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Provides content descriptions for the driver disk.

3-4 Contact

Information for GIGABYTE's global support offices.

3-5 System

Displays basic information about the computer system.

3-6 Download Center

Links to the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

3-7 New Utilities

Access to recently developed GIGABYTE utilities.

Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for system backup and restoration.

4-2 Updating BIOS: Q-Flash Utility

Method for updating BIOS using a USB flash drive.

4-3 Updating BIOS: @BIOS Utility

Method for updating BIOS from within Windows.

4-4 EasyTune 6

Software for system tuning and overclocking.

4-5 Dynamic Energy Saver 2

Technology for optimizing system power savings.

4-6 Q-Share

Tool for easy data sharing over a network.

4-7 Smart 6

Suite of utilities for system management and performance.

4-8 Auto Green

Feature for system power saving controlled by Bluetooth.

4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for configuring RAID arrays.

4-10 Cloud OC

Utility for system overclocking via Internet connection.

Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Steps for setting up SATA controllers and RAID.

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guide for setting up audio jacks and features.

5-3 Troubleshooting

Solutions for common system startup problems.