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...be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our...
...be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our...
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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 SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 51 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PC Health Status 58 ...
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 SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 51 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PC Health Status 58 ...
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... Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-...Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
... Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-...Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 RTL 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 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 RTL 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 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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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 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install...
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 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install...
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... module can be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. If you begin to install the memory: ... the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ... dif ferent memory sizes to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...
... module can be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. If you begin to install the memory: ... the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ... dif ferent memory sizes to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...
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... up from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace...
... up from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace...
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.... Turn off . System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 12) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery...
.... Turn off . System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 12) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery...
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...sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of f your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 28 - 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the ... (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. ...
...sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of f your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 28 - 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the ... (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. ...
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...Advanced, " for a few seconds. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 23) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer...the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To...
...Advanced, " for a few seconds. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 23) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer...the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To...
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... Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads...
... Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads...
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...Screen Function Keys Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EX58-UD4 D4 . . . . The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 36 - To show the BIOS POST screen. After system ...Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/21/2008-X58-ICH10-7A89QG09C-00 Function Keys : POST...
...Screen Function Keys Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EX58-UD4 D4 . . . . The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 36 - To show the BIOS POST screen. After system ...Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/21/2008-X58-ICH10-7A89QG09C-00 Function Keys : POST...
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...the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: ...right side of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a...
...the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: ...right side of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a...
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...61565; F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals... as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : ...
...61565; F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals... as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : ...
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..., clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup...
..., clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup...
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UnCore Frequency Allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), x12~x48. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on ...
UnCore Frequency Allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), x12~x48. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on ...
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... Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to the CPU clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you... that supports this feature. - 43 - >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to the North Bridge clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. BIOS Setup
... Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to the CPU clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you... that supports this feature. - 43 - >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to the North Bridge clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. BIOS Setup
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... Options are : Auto (default), 1~8. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 45 - tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options...
... Options are : Auto (default), 1~8. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 45 - tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options...
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...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. BIOS Setup Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. - 47 - Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the...
...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. BIOS Setup Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. - 47 - Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the...
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... use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup For example, 1 p.m. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
... use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup For example, 1 p.m. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...