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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the...
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... 8111D x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 LGA1366 Processor CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2000/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12...
... 8111D x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 LGA1366 Processor CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2000/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12...
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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have a problem related to the...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have a problem related to the...
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... supporting up to 24 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec...GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX58-UD4...
... supporting up to 24 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec...GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX58-UD4...
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GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
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....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:...Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU ...
....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:...Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU ...
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...mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a ... Channel mode with three memory modules, be used . GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3...
...mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a ... Channel mode with three memory modules, be used . GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3...
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...in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
...in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
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... to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the...You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you can also carry out this menu to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the ...
... to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the...You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you can also carry out this menu to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the ...
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...Speed UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A x CAS Latency Time 6 x ... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you not to alter the default settings ...
...Speed UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A x CAS Latency Time 6 x ... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you not to alter the default settings ...
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...Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 43 - Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) IOH Clock Skew Allows ...0ps) ******* Advanced DRAM Features ******* CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced DRAM Features Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A Channel...
...Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 43 - Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) IOH Clock Skew Allows ...0ps) ******* Advanced DRAM Features ******* CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced DRAM Features Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A Channel...
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... be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is set the system memory multiplier. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 44 - Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is set to set...
... be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is set the system memory multiplier. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 44 - Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is set to set...
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...] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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... Options are determined by using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Head Number of extended memory. Sector Number of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. • Auto • None • Manual... it will skip the detection of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 50 - Options are...
... Options are determined by using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Head Number of extended memory. Sector Number of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. • Auto • None • Manual... it will skip the detection of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 50 - Options are...
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... Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Delay for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup After...
... Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Delay for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup After...
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... graphics card on the first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the first display. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG3 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as the system boots up. For more information... whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 52 - No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function.
... graphics card on the first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the first display. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG3 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as the system boots up. For more information... whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 52 - No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function.
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... and then press to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to Password. T o turn on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event...
... and then press to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to Password. T o turn on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event...
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... can back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... can back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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... to default values. After making changes in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 74 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using...
... to default values. After making changes in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 74 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using...
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... and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. RAID Volumes : None defined. C. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will...
... and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. RAID Volumes : None defined. C. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will...