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GA-EX58-UD4 LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-EX58U4-1002R
GA-EX58-UD4 LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-EX58U4-1002R
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... of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. ...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 ...
... of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. ...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 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update...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 SATA2 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 92 5-2 Configuring AudioInput...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update...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 SATA2 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 92 5-2 Configuring AudioInput...
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... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Part No. 12CF1-SLI001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX58-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box...
... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Part No. 12CF1-SLI001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX58-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box...
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... motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on top of your dealer...
... motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on top of your dealer...
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... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler...
... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ... Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ... Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the...
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Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 30 - 16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the graphics card and have digital audio ... HDMI display at the same time. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to an audio device that supports...
Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 30 - 16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the graphics card and have digital audio ... HDMI display at the same time. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to an audio device that supports...
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... 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 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, " for a few seconds. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 23) PHASE LED...
... 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 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, " for a few seconds. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 23) PHASE LED...
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...manually set the CPU base clock. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 1 1% depending on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. GA-EX58-UD4...the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: If your CPU. ******* Advanced Clock Control ******* CMOS Setup Utility-...
...manually set the CPU base clock. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 1 1% depending on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. GA-EX58-UD4...the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: If your CPU. ******* Advanced Clock Control ******* CMOS Setup Utility-...
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... Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 44 - DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. tRCD Options are : Auto... (default), 6~16. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), Manual. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile...
... Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 44 - DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. tRCD Options are : Auto... (default), 6~16. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), Manual. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile...
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...heads. Total Memory The total amount of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this...Memory Also called conventional memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for faster system startup. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 50 - Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error. ...
...heads. Total Memory The total amount of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this...Memory Also called conventional memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for faster system startup. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 50 - Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error. ...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - ...
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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-UD4 Motherboard - 64 - 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-UD4 Motherboard - 64 - 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 Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 - Drivers Installation Or read the last page of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 - Drivers Installation Or read the last page of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.... your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system. EX58-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/21/2008-X58-ICH10-7A89QG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash ? GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 70 -
... GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.... your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system. EX58-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/21/2008-X58-ICH10-7A89QG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash ? GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 70 -
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.... 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS: Restart...file could cause your system not to save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS: 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on- Save ...
.... 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS: Restart...file could cause your system not to save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS: 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on- Save ...
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... that a RAID volume is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the op4e. etReecsteedt .DSiesklescttoinNg on this stage, you enter the operating system (look for the Intel Storage Console icon in...Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt within the operating system. []-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 98 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 gbb [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID1(Mirror) Strip N/A 74.4GB Size Rebuild ...
... that a RAID volume is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the op4e. etReecsteedt .DSiesklescttoinNg on this stage, you enter the operating system (look for the Intel Storage Console icon in...Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt within the operating system. []-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 98 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 gbb [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID1(Mirror) Strip N/A 74.4GB Size Rebuild ...
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... example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. If you can listen to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 102 -
... example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. If you can listen to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 102 -
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...the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances... that protects human health and the environment. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of printing. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 112 - For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major...
...the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances... that protects human health and the environment. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of printing. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 112 - For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major...