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...: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by copyright laws and is protected by any means...download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or...
...: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by copyright laws and is protected by any means...download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or...
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... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Software Applications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Software Applications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-G33M-S2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-G33M-S2L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 -
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...on the lever on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the... motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Install the driver provided with your computer. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines ...
...on the lever on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the... motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Install the driver provided with your computer. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines ...
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Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for G33M-S2L E11a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-6A89OG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys:... first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G33 BIOS for one time only. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 30 -
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for G33M-S2L E11a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-6A89OG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys:... first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel G33 BIOS for one time only. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 30 -
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... systems that cannot be used in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to operate in Legacy IDE mode. BIOS Setup Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as...
... systems that cannot be used in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to operate in Legacy IDE mode. BIOS Setup Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as...
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...The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress... like that are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the...
...The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 51 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress... like that are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the...
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 52 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 53 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 53 - Drivers Installation
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... actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are...
... actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are...
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...When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 58 - Figure 12 GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to... access Xpress Recovery2 for G33M-S2L E11a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-...create a new partition to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . B. Figure 8 2.
...When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 58 - Figure 12 GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to... access Xpress Recovery2 for G33M-S2L E11a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-...create a new partition to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . B. Figure 8 2.
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...: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Click Start>All Programs... of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 63 - Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a...
...: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Click Start>All Programs... of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 63 - Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a...
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...standard, you can listen to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The following for multi-channel ...appear in and out) to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. A. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams...
...standard, you can listen to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The following for multi-channel ...appear in and out) to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. A. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams...
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... icon in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 72 -
... icon in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 72 -