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... Energy Saver 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Time Repair...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 87 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 92 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output...
... Energy Saver 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Time Repair...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 87 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 92 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output...
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...(Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-790XTA-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual ...Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
...(Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-790XTA-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual ...Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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.../1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 790X NEC x1 x1 JMB362 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x1 Marvell... 9128 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 12 USB Ports AMD SB750 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
.../1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 790X NEC x1 x1 JMB362 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x1 Marvell... 9128 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 12 USB Ports AMD SB750 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
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...SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
...SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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... the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header...
... the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header...
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...is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to ...back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use the port to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. • When removing the cable ...
...is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to ...back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use the port to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. • When removing the cable ...
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...7 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 1 SATA2_4 2 1 3 14 SATA2_5 5 GND TXP TXN GND RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an... to be an even number. - 25 - The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to be used, the total number of the IDE devices (for example, master...
...7 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 1 SATA2_4 2 1 3 14 SATA2_5 5 GND TXP TXN GND RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an... to be an even number. - 25 - The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to be used, the total number of the IDE devices (for example, master...
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... the place of purchase or local dealer if you are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be lost. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of explosion if the battery is turned off your - Replace the battery when the battery voltage ...keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Danger of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS values may not...
... the place of purchase or local dealer if you are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be lost. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of explosion if the battery is turned off your - Replace the battery when the battery voltage ...keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Danger of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS values may not...
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... monitor will still be used for the SATA connectors. Press to enable AHCI mode or to accept. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-790XTA-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup... : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is found running at system startup, refer to show the ...
... monitor will still be used for the SATA connectors. Press to enable AHCI mode or to accept. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-790XTA-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup... : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is found running at system startup, refer to show the ...
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..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to make changes in effect. It allows you to restrict access...
..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to make changes in effect. It allows you to restrict access...
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... desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
... desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
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... other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed...4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will be reserved for all other errors. Cylinder Number of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Access...
... other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed...4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will be reserved for all other errors. Cylinder Number of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Access...
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...Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard ESATA Controller Onboard ESATA Mode Onboard SATA3 controller Onboard SATA3 Mode GSATA RAID ...OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (AMD SB750, SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the integrated...
...Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard ESATA Controller Onboard ESATA Mode Onboard SATA3 controller Onboard SATA3 Mode GSATA RAID ...OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (AMD SB750, SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the integrated...
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... Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup Configures the operating mode of using the onboard LAN, set to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. GSATA RAID Configuration (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 49 - Onboard SATA3 controller (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 9128 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA3 Mode (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you to decide whether ...
... Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup Configures the operating mode of using the onboard LAN, set to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. GSATA RAID Configuration (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 49 - Onboard SATA3 controller (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 9128 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA3 Mode (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you to decide whether ...
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...not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard...; Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of it. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a ...
...not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard...; Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of it. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a ...
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...the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-790XTA-UD4 D5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/29/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG00C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to...hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For...
...the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-790XTA-UD4 D5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/29/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG00C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to...hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For...
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... flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update.
... flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update.
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... you cannot edit the contents of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. You can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. 4-6 Time Repair Based on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view the system data backed up at different time...
... you cannot edit the contents of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. You can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. 4-6 Time Repair Based on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view the system data backed up at different time...
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... C. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. ... • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. B. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this step if you ...
... C. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. ... • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. B. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this step if you ...
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... } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [As SATA Type] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4]...menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To enable RAID for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. ...
... } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [As SATA Type] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [IDE] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4]...menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To enable RAID for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. ...