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... 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 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...
... 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 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...
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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 change without notice. ...
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 change without notice. ...
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... for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -
... for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -
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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 ...GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under Windows...
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 ...GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under Windows...
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...>Sounds and Audio Devices Properties>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect the HDMI audio/ video...
...>Sounds and Audio Devices Properties>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect the HDMI audio/ video...
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... PowerDVD 7.3 (Note: Hardware Acceleration is not supported) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 22 - To support 1080p resolution, be reconfigured to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Mic...
... PowerDVD 7.3 (Note: Hardware Acceleration is not supported) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 22 - To support 1080p resolution, be reconfigured to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Mic...
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... Internet and updates the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned on...when the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . BIOS includes a ...
... Internet and updates the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned on...when the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . BIOS includes a ...
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...DOS, for example, will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 42 - This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for the onboard graphics controller. ...disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for Windows XP operating system; Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is the total amount of the ...
...DOS, for example, will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 42 - This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for the onboard graphics controller. ...disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for Windows XP operating system; Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is the total amount of the ...
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... Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. This feature will appear: Start detecting at a speed of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. Refer to the following message will...
... Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. This feature will appear: Start detecting at a speed of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. Refer to the following message will...
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... system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 47 - 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft...
... system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 47 - 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft...
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...power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on automatically. AC Back Function Determines the state of the ...Month Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be turned on ...
...power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on automatically. AC Back Function Determines the state of the ...Month Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be turned on ...
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...first install the operating system. (The following the item. Or you wish to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically... will continue to install other applications included in the dialog box. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can press Xpress Install to install all the drivers that you can install other...
...first install the operating system. (The following the item. Or you wish to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically... will continue to install other applications included in the dialog box. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can press Xpress Install to install all the drivers that you can install other...
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...the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is the first physical drive. - 61 - Windows ® XP with SP3 or later; "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. • Hard drives... drives are attached to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SA TA connectors, the hard ...
...the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is the first physical drive. - 61 - Windows ® XP with SP3 or later; "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. • Hard drives... drives are attached to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SA TA connectors, the hard ...
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... (Figure 3). Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 3 GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 62 -
... (Figure 3). Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 3 GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 62 -
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... motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. 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 Recovery 2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation.
... motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. 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 Recovery 2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation.
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...TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 66 - Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will ...download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-73PVM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : ...
...TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 66 - Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will ...download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-73PVM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : ...
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In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected ...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. Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system ...: 1. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. B. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. Unique Features Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save...
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected ...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. Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system ...: 1. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. B. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. Unique Features Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save...
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... button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTune 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTune 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to .../overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. C.I.A./M.I .A. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Unique Features GO 6. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE ...
... button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTune 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTune 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to .../overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. C.I.A./M.I .A. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Unique Features GO 6. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE ...
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... use for system speed, set the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 72 - Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to speed...
... use for system speed, set the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 72 - Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to speed...
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.... (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard 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. C . Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before...
.... (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard 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. C . Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before...