Key facts
- Brand
- Gigabyte
- Model
- GA-P61A-D3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-05-11
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Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 Motherboard User's Manual
This manual covers hardware installation steps such as CPU, memory, and expansion card installation, along with detailed safety precautions and ESD handling. It also includes a complete motherboard layout, block diagram, and connector descriptions.
Later sections guide users through BIOS configuration, driver installation, and additional utilities. Appendices provide SATA configuration tips and regulatory information, while contact details for Gigabyte support are listed at the end.
Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 specifications
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron (LGA1155) |
| Chipset | Intel H61 Express |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, up to 16 GB |
| LAN | 1 x Realtek/Atheros GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| SATA Ports | 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Audio Codec | Realtek/VIA HD audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1‑channel |
| Form Factor | ATX, 30.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
All Gigabyte GA-P61A-D3 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How can I identify the motherboard revision?
The revision number is printed on the board as "REV: X.X" (e.g., "REV: 1.0").
What type of CPU socket does the GA-P61A-D3 use?
It uses an LGA1155 socket for compatible Intel processors.
How many memory slots does the GA-P61A-D3 motherboard have?
It has two DDR3 DIMM slots that support up to 16 GB of memory.
What CPU socket type is used on the GA-P61A-D3?
The board uses an LGA1155 socket for Intel processors.
What CPU socket does the GA-P61A-D3 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA1155 socket for Intel processors.
How much DDR3 memory can be installed?
The board supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory, non‑ECC, at 1333/1066/800 MHz.
