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... South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066... MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Memory 128 MB DDR3 SidePort memory Onboard ...
... South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066... MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Memory 128 MB DDR3 SidePort memory Onboard ...
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... for Cloud OC Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications...
... for Cloud OC Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications...
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...; Configuration A. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. C. Refer to the manual of the two cards. Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP operating system - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: (Note) Insert the CrossFireX bridge connectors in the operating...
...; Configuration A. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. C. Refer to the manual of the two cards. Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP operating system - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: (Note) Insert the CrossFireX bridge connectors in the operating...
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System Requirements - Windows 7/Vista operating system - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system first. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to set the following ...
System Requirements - Windows 7/Vista operating system - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system first. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to set the following ...
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.../2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. The following screen is HDCP compliant. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. - 21 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub ... port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation Before using this port to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is from Windows Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the...
.../2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. The following screen is HDCP compliant. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. - 21 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub ... port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation Before using this port to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is from Windows Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the...
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...necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To see ..., you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Refer to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. ...
...necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To see ..., you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Refer to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. ...
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...: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Away Mode allows the system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the... ) or the minus key (or ) to move it will be recovered from this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system.
...: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Away Mode allows the system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the... ) or the minus key (or ) to move it will be recovered from this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system.
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to AHCI mode. If no cable problem is an interface specification that allows the storage driver ...
Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to AHCI mode. If no cable problem is an interface specification that allows the storage driver ...
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S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the system. In S1 sleep state, the system appears ...
S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the system. In S1 sleep state, the system appears ...
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KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. When prompted for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) ...power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to turn on the +5VSB lead. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. To turn on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Note...
KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. When prompted for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) ...power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to turn on the +5VSB lead. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. To turn on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Note...
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... are recommended to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click No if you wish to...
... are recommended to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click No if you wish to...
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...the operating system. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of it. When hard drives are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough ...restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. A. Unique Features Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the...
...the operating system. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of it. When hard drives are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough ...restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. A. Unique Features Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the...
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...in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-890GPA-UD3H FBe . ... your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. What is DualBIOS™? site and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. erboard ...
...in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-890GPA-UD3H FBe . ... your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. What is DualBIOS™? site and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. erboard ...
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...the BIOS. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet... current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Unique...
...the BIOS. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet... current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Unique...
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... Set for your own sound file (.wav file). (Note 1) Before enabling Easy Boost, right-click the EasyTune 6 icon in Windows environment. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in the notification area. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to install additional software. You can choose the alert...
... Set for your own sound file (.wav file). (Note 1) Before enabling Easy Boost, right-click the EasyTune 6 icon in Windows environment. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in the notification area. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to install additional software. You can choose the alert...
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... you want to copy back a file/folder, select the file/folder you preserve at least 25 percent of the changed data will be stored in Windows Vista. The backups of the hard drive space to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box. Instructions for copying files/folders from a specific backup on...
... you want to copy back a file/folder, select the file/folder you preserve at least 25 percent of the changed data will be stored in Windows Vista. The backups of the hard drive space to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box. Instructions for copying files/folders from a specific backup on...
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...IP address in an Internet-connected browser to log in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. right click the icon to select pears, click Login, Start Server to the Cloud OC server later. The Cloud configured pass...OC server. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is normal. For Windows XP, be able to view your dedicated IP and you will be required for system overclocking via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (...
...IP address in an Internet-connected browser to log in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. right click the icon to select pears, click Login, Start Server to the Cloud OC server later. The Cloud configured pass...OC server. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is normal. For Windows XP, be able to view your dedicated IP and you will be required for system overclocking via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (...
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... controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is more than 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. If you do not want to available SATA ... array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If there is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Appendix Installing ...
... controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is more than 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. If you do not want to available SATA ... array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If there is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Appendix Installing ...
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... utility. (Figure 3). To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter the Delete LD Menu window. To delete an array, press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. Press to Select Option [ Keys Available ] Figure 3 [ESC] Exit - 81 - Option ROM Utility...Controller Configuration 4 ] Press 1..4 to enter RAID Option ROM Utility... C. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the Controller Configuration window. To create an array, press to enter the LD View/LD Define Menu...
... utility. (Figure 3). To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter the Delete LD Menu window. To delete an array, press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. Press to Select Option [ Keys Available ] Figure 3 [ESC] Exit - 81 - Option ROM Utility...Controller Configuration 4 ] Press 1..4 to enter RAID Option ROM Utility... C. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the Controller Configuration window. To create an array, press to enter the LD View/LD Define Menu...
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... move to access the LD Define Menu. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities... Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit Figure 5 Appendix - 82 - Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4).
... move to access the LD Define Menu. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities... Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit Figure 5 Appendix - 82 - Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4).