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... this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking...
... this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking...
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... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 ... 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 103 5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 115 5-3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 116 5-3-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 116 5-3-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out ...
... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 ... 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 103 5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 115 5-3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 116 5-3-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 116 5-3-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents G1.Sniper motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents G1.Sniper motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card...
... the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card...
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...HD 6970 series. CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector(s) - To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. ) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors... came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - 1-6 Setup of your graphics cards. The 3-Way SLI and...
...HD 6970 series. CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector(s) - To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. ) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors... came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - 1-6 Setup of your graphics cards. The 3-Way SLI and...
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... the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access... without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1.Sniper F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/19/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0RC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ...
... the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access... without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1.Sniper F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/19/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0RC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ...
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...off all of the integrated SATA controllers. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to AHCI mode. ures the SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) ICH SATA ...: Enabled) Disabled will be shared with other device. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to RAID(XHD) au- Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be set to enable advanced Serial...
...off all of the integrated SATA controllers. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to AHCI mode. ures the SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) ICH SATA ...: Enabled) Disabled will be shared with other device. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to RAID(XHD) au- Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be set to enable advanced Serial...
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...Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9182 Chip, GSATA3_6 and GSATA3_7 Con- Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS...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. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller ...
...Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9182 Chip, GSATA3_6 and GSATA3_7 Con- Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS...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. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller ...
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... mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to automatically install...
... mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to automatically install...
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Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 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. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation
3-4 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. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation
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Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
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... in RAID/AHCI mode are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... in RAID/AHCI mode are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... backup file to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. If you...
... backup file to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. If you...
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... data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with...
... data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with...
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...lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Or you have to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is ...system, you can go to the Application Software screen to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to individually install the...
...lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Or you have to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is ...system, you can go to the Application Software screen to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to individually install the...
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Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: ... when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is more than one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. B. Before you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install...
Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: ... when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is more than one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. B. Before you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install...
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... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 87 - Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size...
... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 87 - Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size...
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... RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). [ Main Menu ] Create ...RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix...
... RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). [ Main Menu ] Create ...RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix...
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... the Marvell Storage Utility directly. If you will not see the hard drive(s) in the Marvell Storage Utility. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install. Note: After the installation, you must login the utility...
... the Marvell Storage Utility directly. If you will not see the hard drive(s) in the Marvell Storage Utility. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install. Note: After the installation, you must login the utility...