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...the User's Manual. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical...
...the User's Manual. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical...
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... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 ... Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 102 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 102 5-2-2 ...
... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 ... Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 102 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 102 5-2-2 ...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-890FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-890FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
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... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on your operating system. Install the driver provided with your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX8/PCIEX4 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot...
... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on your operating system. Install the driver provided with your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX8/PCIEX4 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot...
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... PCIEX8 2-Way a a - - - - 3-Way a a - - To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, Radeon HD 4800, Radeon HD 5800 ...edge connectors on your graphics cards. The following table shows the recommended CrossFireX configurations with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Browse to apply. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Click OK to the CrossFireX menu and select ...
... PCIEX8 2-Way a a - - - - 3-Way a a - - To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, Radeon HD 4800, Radeon HD 5800 ...edge connectors on your graphics cards. The following table shows the recommended CrossFireX configurations with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Browse to apply. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Click OK to the CrossFireX menu and select ...
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... Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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... Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-890FXA-UD5 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24/2010-RD890-SB850-7A66DG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ...
... Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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... Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-890FXA-UD5 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24/2010-RD890-SB850-7A66DG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ...
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... fixed. 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 individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5.
... fixed. 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 individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5.
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... the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 49 - 2-6 Integrated Peripherals...
... the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 49 - 2-6 Integrated Peripherals...
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...Onboard ESATA controller (JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors on the Back Panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. IDE ...on the OnChip SATA Type settings. This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. OnChip SATA RAID5 Support (AMD SB850 South Bridge, SATA3_0~SATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the...
...Onboard ESATA controller (JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors on the Back Panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. IDE ...on the OnChip SATA Type settings. This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. OnChip SATA RAID5 Support (AMD SB850 South Bridge, SATA3_0~SATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the...
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...a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive.... The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress...
...a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive.... The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 -
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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. - 63 -
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. - 63 -
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The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 64 - 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.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 64 - 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.
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...: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of the hard drive, make sure 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 it. Unique Features For example...
...: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of the hard drive, make sure 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 it. Unique Features For example...
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... vary, depending on your hard drive data. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. C. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up...
... vary, depending on your hard drive data. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. C. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up...
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... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Find...
... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Find...
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work switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Step 4: Give a name for installation. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: After you complete the setup, you will ...
work switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Step 4: Give a name for installation. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: After you complete the setup, you will ...
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...your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA... your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller A. Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of...
...your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA... your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller A. Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of...
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... GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main... RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? 7. Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01...
... GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main... RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? 7. Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01...
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... type (Figure 1): (Note 1) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\SB8xx\x86\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362, type (Figure 2): (Note 2) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note 1) Type the driver directory based on the operating system to be recognized during the OS installation. See the instructions... operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Windows XP 32-bit Windows XP 64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit (AHCI ...
... type (Figure 1): (Note 1) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\SB8xx\x86\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362, type (Figure 2): (Note 2) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note 1) Type the driver directory based on the operating system to be recognized during the OS installation. See the instructions... operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Windows XP 32-bit Windows XP 64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit (AHCI ...