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... trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners...
... trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Software Applications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update ... Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 78 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 79 5-2 Configuring AudioInput and Output 84 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 84 Installing the S/PDIF In and ...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Software Applications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update ... Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 78 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 79 5-2 Configuring AudioInput and Output 84 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 84 Installing the S/PDIF In and ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. If necessary, go to BIOS...
... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. If necessary, go to BIOS...
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..., please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia ASUS ASUS MSI......) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under Windows XP operating system only. For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's ...
..., please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia ASUS ASUS MSI......) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under Windows XP operating system only. For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's ...
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...directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order ... XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is effective for subsequent access to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. GA-73PVM-S2H F4a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/28/2007-NF73-6A61NG02C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "...
...directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order ... XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is effective for subsequent access to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. GA-73PVM-S2H F4a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/28/2007-NF73-6A61NG02C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "...
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...disables RAID for the SATA controller. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is set this item to RAID. (Default: Enabled) ... wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 44 - USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be ...
...disables RAID for the SATA controller. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is set this item to RAID. (Default: Enabled) ... wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 44 - USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be ...
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...by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen.... After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating ...
...by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen.... After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating ...
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GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 -
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... checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SA TA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended; When hard drives...
... checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SA TA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended; When hard drives...
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Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. If you wish to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the first physical hard drive as the ... system. After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to start backing up your hard drive. GA-73PVM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/28/2007-NF73-6A61NG02C-00 Figure 9 C. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress ...
Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. If you wish to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the first physical hard drive as the ... system. After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to start backing up your hard drive. GA-73PVM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/28/2007-NF73-6A61NG02C-00 Figure 9 C. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress ...
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...or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. C. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection ...BIOS update. 2. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. Step 2: ...
...or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. C. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection ...BIOS update. 2. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. Step 2: ...
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...Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure ...drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this ...
...Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure ...drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this ...
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... MBR, press in the Array Detail screen. When the "Delete array?" This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SA TA controller driver and operating system. - 77 - message appears, press to confirm or to cancel. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or...
... MBR, press in the Array Detail screen. When the "Delete array?" This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SA TA controller driver and operating system. - 77 - message appears, press to confirm or to cancel. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or...
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... press to your optical drive (example: D:\>). The controller menus in the motherboard driver disks for the SATA controller from the menu. Without the driver , the hard drive may display different items. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 78 - First of Windows Vista does not require you need... to a floppy disk. Boot from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation. Press after each...
... press to your optical drive (example: D:\>). The controller menus in the motherboard driver disks for the SATA controller from the menu. Without the driver , the hard drive may display different items. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 78 - First of Windows Vista does not require you need... to a floppy disk. Boot from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation. Press after each...
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... your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to that you have prepared the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you see the next screen. Appendix After pressing , there will load support for the following mass...an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/...
... your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to that you have prepared the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you see the next screen. Appendix After pressing , there will load support for the following mass...an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/...
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... previous screen. Select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press . GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 80 - Select the SCSI Adapter you want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Step 3: When installing the RAID driver, for example, if Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu (Note) similar to...
... previous screen. Select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press . GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 80 - Select the SCSI Adapter you want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Step 3: When installing the RAID driver, for example, if Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu (Note) similar to...
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..., press S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SA TA controller driver installation is completed, you do not want to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to continue the... driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have any device support disks from the floppy disk. When the screen as shown ...
..., press S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SA TA controller driver installation is completed, you do not want to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to continue the... driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have any device support disks from the floppy disk. When the screen as shown ...
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GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 82 - For Windows Vista 32-bit, browse to the following two ways: Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk for Windows Vista into your system to the following directory: \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP73_32\IDE\WinVista\sataraid For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to: ...\Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP73_64\IDE\WinVista64\sataraid Method B: If you to install the SA TA AHCI driver in "5-1-2," insert the floppy disk (Figure 8) and browse to that below appears (RAID hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load...
GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 82 - For Windows Vista 32-bit, browse to the following two ways: Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk for Windows Vista into your system to the following directory: \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP73_32\IDE\WinVista\sataraid For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to: ...\Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP73_64\IDE\WinVista64\sataraid Method B: If you to install the SA TA AHCI driver in "5-1-2," insert the floppy disk (Figure 8) and browse to that below appears (RAID hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load...