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...registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the ...your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to use of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
...registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the ...your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to use of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
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... 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input... and Output 89 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 91 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Functionj 93 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 j Only for GA-880GM-UD2H...
... 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input... and Output 89 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 91 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Functionj 93 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 j Only for GA-880GM-UD2H...
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... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-UD2H or GA-880GM-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk 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...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-UD2H or GA-880GM-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk 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...
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... securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI...
... securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI...
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... 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to disable the CrossFire function in - D. A. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the upper left corner and ...not have to set the following instructions on the back panel. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in the operating system first. - 19 - 1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration Combining...
... 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to disable the CrossFire function in - D. A. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the upper left corner and ...not have to set the following instructions on the back panel. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in the operating system first. - 19 - 1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration Combining...
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... controller is found running at IDE MODE!" Press to enable AHCI mode or to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. GA-880GM-US2H E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/10/2010-RS880-SB710-7A66BG0GC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running... at IDE mode. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. Note: The setting...
... controller is found running at IDE MODE!" Press to enable AHCI mode or to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. GA-880GM-US2H E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/10/2010-RS880-SB710-7A66BG0GC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running... at IDE mode. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. Note: The setting...
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... state. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to those under the same items on the list. BIOS Setup - 46 - AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or...
... state. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to those under the same items on the list. BIOS Setup - 46 - AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or...
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... to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
... to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
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... Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart ...automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark...
... Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart ...automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 60 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 60 -
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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. - 61 -
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. - 61 -
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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 install it. Drivers Installation - 62 - The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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 install it. Drivers Installation - 62 - The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up 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 the hard drive, make sure ...
actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up 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 the hard drive, make sure ...
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... along the top). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress...
... along the top). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress...
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... shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ...
... shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ...
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...(s), follow the steps below: A. B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install 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. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply ...
...(s), follow the steps below: A. B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install 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. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply ...
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... disk. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy... disk. Press after the command (Figure 1): A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\SBxxx\x86\*.* (Note) Figure 1 (Note) Type the driver directory based on the operating system to a USB flash drive. Appendix sume that the drive letter for the SATA controller from the startup disk. 2:...
... disk. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy... disk. Press after the command (Figure 1): A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\SBxxx\x86\*.* (Note) Figure 1 (Note) Type the driver directory based on the operating system to a USB flash drive. Appendix sume that the drive letter for the SATA controller from the startup disk. 2:...
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... XP. Figure 2 Figure 3 Appendix - 84 - For example, from the menu and press . In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). Your system will open similar to that in ...Figure 3, to install Windows XP to exit when finished. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk.
... XP. Figure 2 Figure 3 Appendix - 84 - For example, from the menu and press . In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). Your system will open similar to that in ...Figure 3, to install Windows XP to exit when finished. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk.
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...to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 85 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. Windows Setup Press F6 if you ...soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 ...
...to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 85 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. Windows Setup Press F6 if you ...soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 ...
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... Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxV folder to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). When a screen similar to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to the LH (for Windows Vista ...system.) Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxV\RAID\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to copy the driver files from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. B. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at ...
... Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxV folder to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). When a screen similar to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to the LH (for Windows Vista ...system.) Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxV\RAID\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to copy the driver files from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. B. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at ...