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...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. 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. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. 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. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress...4-5 SMART Recovery 68 4-6 Auto Green...69 Chapter 5 Appendix...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 71 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 83 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress...4-5 SMART Recovery 68 4-6 Auto Green...69 Chapter 5 Appendix...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 71 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 83 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ...
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The box contents are 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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-A75-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
The box contents are 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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-A75-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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... the Card from the PCIEX4 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
... the Card from the PCIEX4 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
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... Display First to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 19 - Browse to Onboard. Windows 7 operating system ... your computer. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - A. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics ...
... Display First to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 19 - Browse to Onboard. Windows 7 operating system ... your computer. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - A. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics ...
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... exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in time. BIOS Setup - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-A75-D3H E12 . . . . 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 it to its default values, the...
... exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in time. BIOS Setup - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-A75-D3H E12 . . . . 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 it to its default values, the...
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... HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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 those under the same items on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select...
... HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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 those under the same items on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select...
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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 PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.
... 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 PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.
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... Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to... manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to...
... Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to... manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 - 56 - 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.
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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. - 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 - Drivers Installation
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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. 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. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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. 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. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... it . Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of data). • It is recommended 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 the hard drive, make sure...
... it . Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of data). • It is recommended 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 the hard drive, make sure...
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... in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step...
... in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection...
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... 71 - C. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable...RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in 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) 5-1-1...
... 71 - C. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable...RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in 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) 5-1-1...
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...arrive at the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\AHCI\W7 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\AHCI\W764A Step ... OS installation steps. The locations of the drivers are ready to the location of the driver. Appendix Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. screen, select Load Driver. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
...arrive at the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\AHCI\W7 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\AHCI\W764A Step ... OS installation steps. The locations of the drivers are ready to the location of the driver. Appendix Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. screen, select Load Driver. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
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...sure it is designated as drive A). Method A: • For the AMD A75 Chipset, copy all files in Figure 2, for the AMD A75 Chipset, select 11) hseries AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder...key to a floppy disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Figure 2 Appendix - 78 - Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. First,...
...sure it is designated as drive A). Method A: • For the AMD A75 Chipset, copy all files in Figure 2, for the AMD A75 Chipset, select 11) hseries AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder...key to a floppy disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Figure 2 Appendix - 78 - Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. First,...
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... RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI...press . Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from...
... RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI...press . Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from...
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... select Pause/Resume/Abort during the rebuilding process. To replace the old drive, make sure the Chipset driver has been installed from All Programs in the array. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Select the RAID array to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make...
... select Pause/Resume/Abort during the rebuilding process. To replace the old drive, make sure the Chipset driver has been installed from All Programs in the array. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Select the RAID array to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make...