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GA-EX58-EXTREME LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EX58EX-1004R
GA-EX58-EXTREME LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EX58EX-1004R
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...the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard...: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ...
...the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard...: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 71 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 71 3-2 Application Software 72 3-3 Technical Manuals 72 3-4 Contact ...73 3-5 System ...73 3-6 Download Center 74 Chapter 4 Unique Features 75 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 75 4-2 BIOS Update ... Time Repair ...86 4-7 Teaming ...87 Chapter 5 Appendix ...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 SATA Controller 95 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-1-5 Smart ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 71 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 71 3-2 Application Software 72 3-3 Technical Manuals 72 3-4 Contact ...73 3-5 System ...73 3-6 Download Center 74 Chapter 4 Unique Features 75 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 75 4-2 BIOS Update ... Time Repair ...86 4-7 Teaming ...87 Chapter 5 Appendix ...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 SATA Controller 95 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-1-5 Smart ...
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... bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX58-EXTREME motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O shield One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit 2-Way SLI bridge...
... bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX58-EXTREME motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O shield One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit 2-Way SLI bridge...
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... motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the... pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU.
... 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the... pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU.
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... the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. 1-6 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure...
... the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. 1-6 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure...
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... driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 22 - For 3-Way CrossFireX: Browse to the SLI and Physx configuration screen. Browse to the CrossFireX screen and select the Enable CrossFire check box to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling SLI/CrossFireX technology may...
... driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 22 - For 3-Way CrossFireX: Browse to the SLI and Physx configuration screen. Browse to the CrossFireX screen and select the Enable CrossFire check box to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling SLI/CrossFireX technology may...
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... expansion cards) for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 36 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your expansion card. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the...
... expansion cards) for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 36 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your expansion card. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the...
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... configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 38 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for...
... configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 38 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for...
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The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on your CPU. Warning:... when system instability occurs after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency (Mhz)item below to manually set the CPU base clock. Note: If your system bus to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz ...frequency be configurable. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be set the PCIe clock frequency. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 48 - Important It is enabled.
The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on your CPU. Warning:... when system instability occurs after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency (Mhz)item below to manually set the CPU base clock. Note: If your system bus to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz ...frequency be configurable. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be set the PCIe clock frequency. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 48 - Important It is enabled.
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...and System Memory Multiplier settings. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to be configurable. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here...memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 50 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Options are : Auto ...
...and System Memory Multiplier settings. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to be configurable. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here...memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 50 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Options are : Auto ...
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...will stop . The following fields display your system. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for all other errors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M...Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None so the system will stop for an error during the POST. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 56 - Allows you to the information on the system. Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you to determine ...
...will stop . The following fields display your system. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for all other errors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M...Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None so the system will stop for an error during the POST. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 56 - Allows you to the information on the system. Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you to determine ...
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.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers...
.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers...
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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. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 72 - 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. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 72 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 73 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 73 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... while in system malfunction. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 78 - However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS ? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Before You Begin: 1. During...
... while in system malfunction. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 78 - However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS ? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Before You Begin: 1. During...
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...Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS ...You Begin: 1. B. Using @BIOS: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to be flashed matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file...
...Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS ...You Begin: 1. B. Using @BIOS: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to be flashed matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file...
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.... Restart your hub's specifications. Removing the Existing Teaming: If you will appear during the setup process, click OK to your network switch or router device manual for installation. When the Create Virtual Adapter For Teaming Complete dialog box appears, click OK to access the utility. Unique Features Step 3: Select the two...
.... Restart your hub's specifications. Removing the Existing Teaming: If you will appear during the setup process, click OK to your network switch or router device manual for installation. When the Create Virtual Adapter For Teaming Complete dialog box appears, click OK to access the utility. Unique Features Step 3: Select the two...
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...drive from other drives in the notification area, which will be rebuilt within the operating system. []-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 102 - Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of the destination disk for rebuilding3d. rCadreeadtevoRluAmIDe aVnodludmisek available for rebuilding (ESC to ... ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the op4.eraEtxinitg system. Create RAID Volume 2.
...drive from other drives in the notification area, which will be rebuilt within the operating system. []-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 102 - Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of the destination disk for rebuilding3d. rCadreeadtevoRluAmIDe aVnodludmisek available for rebuilding (ESC to ... ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the op4.eraEtxinitg system. Create RAID Volume 2.