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The installation instructions below apply to GIGABYTE's desktop systems and are for reference only. •• Refer to the user's manual included for detailed motherboard specifications. •• Before installing the devices, make sure they are compliant with the socket alignment keys...will be lifted as well. The socket cover may differ depending on your computer. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the user's manual. - 1 - A-3 Once the CPU is fastened on your computer. Then secure lever B under its retention tab. English •• The sequence ...
The installation instructions below apply to GIGABYTE's desktop systems and are for reference only. •• Refer to the user's manual included for detailed motherboard specifications. •• Before installing the devices, make sure they are compliant with the socket alignment keys...will be lifted as well. The socket cover may differ depending on your computer. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the user's manual. - 1 - A-3 Once the CPU is fastened on your computer. Then secure lever B under its retention tab. English •• The sequence ...
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...CPU socket lever. C. Then install the cooler (refer to install the power supply. Step 3 Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both sides and the lid of the CPU. If a power supply is not installed. C-2 ... of the memory module. Place the memory module on the type of good quality be used . As indicated in order to the installation manual for your fingers on the left, place your CPU cooler). Installation and placement of the power supply may differ depending on the socket....
...CPU socket lever. C. Then install the cooler (refer to install the power supply. Step 3 Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both sides and the lid of the CPU. If a power supply is not installed. C-2 ... of the memory module. Place the memory module on the type of good quality be used . As indicated in order to the installation manual for your fingers on the left, place your CPU cooler). Installation and placement of the power supply may differ depending on the socket....
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Refer to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. Step 8 Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power ...
Refer to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. Step 8 Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power ...
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... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product...
... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 75 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 75 4-2 Application Software 76 4-3 Technical Manuals 76 4-4 Contact...77 4-5 System...77 4-6 Download Center 78 Chapter 5 Unique Features 79 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 79 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 79 5-1-2 Updating ...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 75 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 75 4-2 Application Software 76 4-3 Technical Manuals 76 4-4 Contact...77 4-5 System...77 4-6 Download Center 78 Chapter 5 Unique Features 79 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 79 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 79 5-1-2 Updating ...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject...
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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expan- PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. • ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expan- PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. • ...
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...Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected. Browse to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of the cards. A power supply with sufficient power ... in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/...
...Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected. Browse to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of the cards. A power supply with sufficient power ... in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/...
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... on each wire instead of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your chassis provides an AC'97 1 23 1 front panel audio module, refe1 r to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the...
... on each wire instead of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your chassis provides an AC'97 1 23 1 front panel audio module, refe1 r to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the...
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... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1.
... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1.
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The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller ...for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the frequency for the installed CPU....
The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller ...for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the frequency for the installed CPU....
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... halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD Application Power Management) (Note 1) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of cores available depends on XMP memory module(s) to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 38 -
... halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD Application Power Management) (Note 1) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of cores available depends on XMP memory module(s) to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 38 -
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... can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature ...You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default...
... can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature ...You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default...
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... motherboard model and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. the User level only allows you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is 13:0:0. 2-4 System This...
... motherboard model and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. the User level only allows you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is 13:0:0. 2-4 System This...
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... the Marvell® RAID driver and Marvell® Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first.
... the Marvell® RAID driver and Marvell® Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first.
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, ...install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application Software page later. - 75 - You can click the Install All button and "Xpress...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, ...install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application Software page later. - 75 - You can click the Install All button and "Xpress...
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4-2 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. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 76 -
4-2 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. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 76 -
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... features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. ...BIOS without the need to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Before You Begin 1. What is DualBIOS™? During the POST...
... features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. ...BIOS without the need to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Before You Begin 1. What is DualBIOS™? During the POST...