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...'s Manual. Changes to their respective owners. 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 information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied...
...'s Manual. Changes to their respective owners. 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 information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 ...Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB950 SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 95 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 95 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 97 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 ...Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB950 SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 95 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 95 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 97 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
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...go to GIGABYTE's website. • 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 need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. Optional Items... Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note) One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (Note...
...go to GIGABYTE's website. • 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 need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. Optional Items... Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note) One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (Note...
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... straight out from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot...
... straight out from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot...
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...CrossFireX Configurations: PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8 PCIEX4_1 PCIEX4_2 2-Way a a - - - - - - 3-Way a a a - - - - Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Hardware Installation Two/three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of identical... brand and chip and correct driver ( Current GPUs that came with sufficient power is selected. CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) - Connecting the ...
...CrossFireX Configurations: PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8 PCIEX4_1 PCIEX4_2 2-Way a a - - - - - - 3-Way a a a - - - - Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Hardware Installation Two/three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of identical... brand and chip and correct driver ( Current GPUs that came with sufficient power is selected. CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) - Connecting the ...
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GA-990FXA-UD5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/26/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show ... without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. A. 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 Q-Flash...
GA-990FXA-UD5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/26/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show ... without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. A. 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 Q-Flash...
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... Setup 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 reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 43 - When...
... Setup 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 reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 43 - When...
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AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard LAN Function Onboard ...
AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard LAN Function Onboard ...
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... advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to the motherboard, the Status... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup
... advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to the motherboard, the Status... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup
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... asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP ...by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click No if you wish to automatically install the utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question...
... asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP ...by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click No if you wish to automatically install the utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question...
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Drivers Installation - 58 - 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 - 58 - 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.
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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. - 59 - 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. - 59 - Drivers Installation
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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. Drivers Installation - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item 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. Drivers Installation - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the operating system. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on...
... will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the operating system. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on...
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..., depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Unique...
..., depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Unique...
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...sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. 4-5 ... Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... 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...
...sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. 4-5 ... Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... 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...
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...drives (to create RAID array on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If there is more than one SATA... South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation...
...drives (to create RAID array on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If there is more than one SATA... South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation...
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To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly. Please note that if ...
To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly. Please note that if ...
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...at the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 Step ... operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. Appendix The locations of the driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID ...
...at the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 Step ... operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. Appendix The locations of the driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID ...
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The locations of the driver. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 2 Appendix - 88 -
The locations of the driver. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 2 Appendix - 88 -