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...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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this.... The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. All ...
...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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this.... The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. All ...
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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-S2V or 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-S2V or 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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...) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...4) 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 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in...
...) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...4) 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 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in...
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... your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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... default line in jack. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this audio jack for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you have to the instructions on the monitor...
... default line in jack. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this audio jack for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you have to the instructions on the monitor...
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... system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to ... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, 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 the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. Note: ...
... system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to ... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, 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 the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. Note: ...
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... you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard...
... you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard...
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... to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your optical drive. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to automatically...
... to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your optical drive. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to automatically...
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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 - 54 -
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 - 54 -
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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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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 install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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 install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of it. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Step 2: Click New. (Note Xpress Recovery2...
... Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of it. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Step 2: Click New. (Note Xpress Recovery2...
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... stripe along the top). Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space...
... stripe along the top). Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your desktop and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space...
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... the shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use ...of Internet resources. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 65 - exe to be shared (Note)...
... the shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use ...of Internet resources. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 65 - exe to be shared (Note)...
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...jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. High Definition Audio...speaker out. (Please 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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the ...
...jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. High Definition Audio...speaker out. (Please 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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the ...
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... Default Device. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. 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 able to record the sound. It...
... Default Device. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. 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 able to record the sound. It...
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... on our website and search for hardware changes. Appendix Q: Why is still on GIGABYTE's website. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the computer name and select Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown...\Motherboard\FAQ page on . A: Make sure your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Chapter 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: Some advanced...
... on our website and search for hardware changes. Appendix Q: Why is still on GIGABYTE's website. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the computer name and select Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown...\Motherboard\FAQ page on . A: Make sure your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Chapter 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: Some advanced...