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... how to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information ...: Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the User's Manual. ...
... how to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information ...: Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the User's Manual. ...
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... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 ...Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 88 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 89 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 94 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 94 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/...
... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 ...Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 88 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 89 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 94 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 94 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
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... PCI Express slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Install the driver provided with your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. •...
... PCI Express slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Install the driver provided with your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. •...
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...the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55-USB3 E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/10/2010-H55-7A89TG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for the SATA connectors. When the ....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you want to change the first boot...
...the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55-USB3 E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/10/2010-H55-7A89TG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for the SATA connectors. When the ....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you want to change the first boot...
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... USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not... support Native mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup -...
... USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not... support Native mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup -...
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...will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller..., IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in IDE mode. IDE Disables RAID for the ...
...will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller..., IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in IDE mode. IDE Disables RAID for the ...
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... restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing...are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still ...
... restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing...are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still ...
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Drivers Installation - 62 - 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.
Drivers Installation - 62 - 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.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 -
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Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... drive on your system data and perform restoration of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Before You...
... drive on your system data and perform restoration of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Before You...
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... hard drive, make sure to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Go to...
... hard drive, make sure to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Go to...
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...Figure 1. exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when... enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ...
...Figure 1. exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when... enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ...
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...to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the GSATA2_5 and GSATA2_6 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare ...computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. B.
...to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the GSATA2_5 and GSATA2_6 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare ...computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. B.
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...Disk Drive List block. The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete Figure 11 [DEL...hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main...
...Disk Drive List block. The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete Figure 11 [DEL...hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main...
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...startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press after the command: • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata... 3, • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished...
...startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press after the command: • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata... 3, • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished...
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... press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to configure a SCSI Adapter for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) and press . A. RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: On the next screen, press to Figure... 2 below will then appear asking you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart...
... press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to configure a SCSI Adapter for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) and press . A. RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: On the next screen, press to Figure... 2 below will then appear asking you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart...
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... drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole GSATA folder to load the driver. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to the 64Bit folder. When a screen similar to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID... B to the USB flash drive). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart ...
... drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole GSATA folder to load the driver. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to the 64Bit folder. When a screen similar to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID... B to the USB flash drive). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart ...
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Appendix Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 - 91 - Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next.
Appendix Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 - 91 - Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next.