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...motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual...up of GIGABYTE. Example: Documentation Classifications In order 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...
...motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual...up of GIGABYTE. Example: Documentation Classifications In order 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...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1...4-5 SMART Recovery 66 4-6 Auto Green...67 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 79 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 79 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 82 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 83 5-2-4 Using ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1...4-5 SMART Recovery 66 4-6 Auto Green...67 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 79 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 79 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 82 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 83 5-2-4 Using ...
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Box Contents GA-A75M-D2H 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-A75M-D2H 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 -
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...1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for AMD Dual Graphics technology Technology * Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. If you want to change to another graphics port when...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
...1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for AMD Dual Graphics technology Technology * Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. If you want to change to another graphics port when...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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... push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card...
... push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card...
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... graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following instructions on the PCIEX16 slot. Set Init 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 - A. System Requirements - Browse to Onboard. ...
... graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following instructions on the PCIEX16 slot. Set Init 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 - A. System Requirements - Browse to Onboard. ...
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..., walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
..., walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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... press to set the first boot device without having to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. GA-A75M-D2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/01/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN... Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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...
... press to set the first boot device without having to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. GA-A75M-D2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/01/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN... Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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...
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... be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such 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 item to exit...
... be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such 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 item to exit...
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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 RAID or AHCI. Configures the operating mode of the SATA3_0~SATA3_3 connectors. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller...
... 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 RAID or AHCI. Configures the operating mode of the SATA3_0~SATA3_3 connectors. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller...
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... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if 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 My Computer, double-click the ...
... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if 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 My Computer, double-click the ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - 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 - 54 - 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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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. - 55 -
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. - 55 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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.
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... backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data). • It is recommended to back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to leave...
... backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data). • It is recommended to back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to leave...
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... allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing...
... allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing...
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...Sharing Disabled Figure 2. 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 Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 65 - Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update...
...Sharing Disabled Figure 2. 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 Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 65 - Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update...
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... do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 69 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. B. 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...
... do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 69 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. B. 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...
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... 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 ... example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. The locations of the driver. screen, select Load Driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and...
... 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 ... example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. The locations of the driver. screen, select Load Driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and...
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...you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in the BootDrv folder. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be ... a floppy disk that in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to the floppy disk. B. First, copy the driver from the menu and press . A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2, for the AMD A75...
...you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in the BootDrv folder. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be ... a floppy disk that in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to the floppy disk. B. First, copy the driver from the menu and press . A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2, for the AMD A75...