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... The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: ...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions ...
... The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: ...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions ...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA 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 the product package you obtain.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA 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 the product package you obtain.
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.... (Note 3) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
.... (Note 3) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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... card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express...
... card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express...
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... electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this...
... electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this...
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... the device configured in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-...Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ...
... the device configured in Boot Menu. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-...Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ...
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... ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
... ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
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... "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the...
... "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - 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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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. - 55 - 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. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... system. When you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 1: Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard...
... system. When you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 1: Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard...
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... Internet resources. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... exe to be...
... Internet resources. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... exe to be...
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...Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an ...appear in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the configurations on the back panel ...
...Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an ...appear in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the configurations on the back panel ...
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... the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at a middle level. Double-click...
... the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at a middle level. Double-click...
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...the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the maximum volume? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. ...POST mean? A: Make sure your speaker is the light of standby power after about one minute. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click ...
...the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the maximum volume? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. ...POST mean? A: Make sure your speaker is the light of standby power after about one minute. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click ...