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...Information in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV:... Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this...
...Information in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV:... Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this...
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... 56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress ...Green...70 4-7 Cloud OC...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...72 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 72 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 72 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 78 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 82 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 82 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 84 5-2-3 Using the Sound Recorder 86 5-3 ...
... 56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress ...Green...70 4-7 Cloud OC...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...72 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 72 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 72 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 78 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 82 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 82 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 84 5-2-3 Using the Sound Recorder 86 5-3 ...
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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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • 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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • 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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...to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10 - Audio ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
...to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10 - Audio ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to...
... the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to...
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...panel. Hardware Installation System Requirements - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - 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...ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in the operating system...
...panel. Hardware Installation System Requirements - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - 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...ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in the operating system...
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... the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green...
... the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green...
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... from the device configured in Boot Menu. BIOS Setup - 30 - The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key... screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. 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 the...
... from the device configured in Boot Menu. BIOS Setup - 30 - The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key... screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. 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 the...
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... be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such 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 reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item, set the...
... be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such 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 reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item, set the...
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... as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI. BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated...
... as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI. BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated...
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...install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually...Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below...
...install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually...Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below...
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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 - 56 - 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 - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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. - 57 -
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. - 57 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of an item to install it. 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.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of an item to install it. 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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... supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. For example, When hard drives are different utilities. actual...
... supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. For example, When hard drives are different utilities. actual...
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... 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, right-click the Computer icon on the amount...
... 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, right-click the Computer icon on the amount...
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...data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Enable Incoming Folder ... Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Description Displays the computers... with computers on this icon Figure 1. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is...
...data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Enable Incoming Folder ... Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Description Displays the computers... with computers on this icon Figure 1. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is...
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...you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to AHCI or ... you may prepare only 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. Appendix Before you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1...
...you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to AHCI or ... you may prepare only 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. Appendix Before you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1...
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...a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). A screen will appear. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: ...RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Appendix Then a controller menu similar to that in the x64 folder. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your computer. A. Step 1: Restart your...
...a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). A screen will appear. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: ...RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Appendix Then a controller menu similar to that in the x64 folder. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your computer. A. Step 1: Restart your...
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...flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 2). Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to the \...W764A folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to load the driver. Then use Method B to the W7 (for Windows 7 32-bit) or W764A (for Windows 7 64-bit) folder. Method A: Insert...
...flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 2). Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to the \...W764A folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to load the driver. Then use Method B to the W7 (for Windows 7 32-bit) or W764A (for Windows 7 64-bit) folder. Method A: Insert...