Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard User Manual

Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard

Introduction

High-end and packed with features, the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 motherboard is made to work with LGA1155 chipset 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors. This motherboard, which prioritizes performance, longevity, and cutting-edge technology, is a great option for creating a dependable and effective PC. We will discuss the characteristics, special features, and contents you can anticipate receiving with this motherboard in this overview.

Specifications

CPU Support:

• Supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package
• L3 cache varies with CPU
• (Some Intel® Core™ processors may require a dedicated graphics card; please refer to the “CPU Support List” for more information.)

Chipset:

• Intel® H61 Express Chipset

Memory:

• 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
• Support for non-ECC memory modules
• Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
• To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.
• (Please refer to the “Memory Support List” for more information.)

Audio:

• Realtek® ALC887 codec
• High Definition Audio
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio support
• 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.
• Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN:

• Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots:

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard) (PCI Express 3.0 support depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility.)
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard)
• 3 x PCI slots

Storage Interface:

• Chipset:
  • 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 0~3)
• Marvell® 88SE9172 chip:
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 4~5)
• Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1

USB:

• Chipset:
  • 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
• VIA® VL805 chip:
  • 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
  • Be sure to connect your USB device(s) to the USB 2.0/1.1 ports before the USB 3.0 driver is installed. (Refer to the labels in section 1-6, “Back Panel Connectors.”)

Internal I/O Connectors:

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 2 x system fan headers
• 1 x power fan header
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors:

• 1 x PS/2 mouse port
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
• 1 x parallel port
• 1 x serial port
• 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
• 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 x RJ-45 port
• 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller:

• iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring:

• System voltage detection
• CPU/System temperature detection
• CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
• CPU overheating warning
• CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
• CPU/System fan speed control (Whether the fan speed control function is supported depends on the cooler you install.)

BIOS:

• 2 x 32 Mbit flash
• Licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
• Support for DualBIOS™
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a

Unique Features:

• Support for @BIOS
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for EasyTune (Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.)
• Support for ON/OFF Charge

Bundled Software:

• Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System Support:

• Support for Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm

Box Contents

When you purchase the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 motherboard, you can expect to find the following items inside the box:

1. Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 motherboard.
2. SATA cables for connecting storage devices.
3. An I/O shield for the rear panel.
4. A user manual and quick installation guide for easy setup.
5. A driver CD for installing necessary drivers.
6. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) software.
7. Other documentation and warranty information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What processors are supported by the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors, Intel® Core™ i5 processors, Intel® Core™ i3 processors, Intel® Pentium® processors, and Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package. Note that some Intel® Core™ processors may require a dedicated graphics card.

How much memory can I install on the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard has 2 DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory. The actual memory size displayed may be less than the physical memory size when more than 4 GB of memory is installed due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitations.

Does the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard support overclocking?

Yes, the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard supports overclocking through its BIOS settings, including features like Smart QuickBoost, which offers one- click overclocking for improved performance.

What is the maximum data transfer rate for USB ports on the Gigabyte GA- P61A-D3 Motherboard?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard features USB 2.0/1.1 ports as well as USB 3.0/2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports offer superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, providing a theoretical 10x improvement over USB 2.0.

Can I use multiple graphics cards with the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot, which supports a single graphics card. It also has two PCI Express x1 slots and three PCI slots for additional expansion cards.

Does the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard support RAID configurations?

Yes, the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations for improved storage performance and redundancy.

What audio features does the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard offer?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard includes the Realtek® ALC887 audio codec, providing High Definition Audio with support for 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. It also supports S/PDIF Out for digital audio.

Is the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard compatible with Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP?

Yes, the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard is compatible with various Windows operating systems, including Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Does the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard support Intel's Rapid Start and Smart Connect Technologies?

Yes, the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, which enables faster resume times from deep sleep, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology, which keeps your applications and social networks updated even when the system is asleep.

What size is the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard (form factor)?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard has an ATX Form Factor with dimensions of 30.5cm x 19.0cm.

What is the purpose of the DualBIOS feature on the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard?

The Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard comes with DualBIOS technology, which provides a secondary, backup BIOS. This feature helps protect your motherboard from permanent damage due to power surges or failures during BIOS updates.

Can I use high-speed SATA drives with the Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard?

Yes, the motherboard supports SATA 6 Gbps (SATA Revision 3.0) connectors, allowing you to use high-speed SATA drives for faster data transfer rates.

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