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... by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related... information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to...
... by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related... information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to...
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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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... slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the...
... slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the...
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... resolution of the LAN port LEDs. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port 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. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) Connection/Speed LED: State...
... resolution of the LAN port LEDs. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port 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. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) Connection/Speed LED: State...
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... 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-S2V...
... 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-S2V...
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... you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel H55...
... you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel H55...
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... continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that are recommended to automatically install the utilities. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing...
... continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that are recommended to automatically install the utilities. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing...
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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. 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 - 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 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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... at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up data 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 the hard drive, make sure...
... at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up data 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 the hard drive, make sure...
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... backup image file. Using 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 check disk allocation. C. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the...
... backup image file. Using 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 check disk allocation. C. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the...
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... Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect... ... Unique Features Enable Incoming Folder ... 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) ...
... Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect... ... Unique Features Enable Incoming Folder ... 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) ...
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... Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Double-click the icon to access...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. Configuring Speakers (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will...
... Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Double-click the icon to access...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. Configuring Speakers (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will...
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... Audio Manager. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen...
... Audio Manager. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen...
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...jumper to clear the CMOS values. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Press to the instructions on after the computer shuts down ? Q: Why is equipped with power/amplifier. If your board doesn't ... to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. For more FAQs for "onboard HD audio...
...jumper to clear the CMOS values. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Press to the instructions on after the computer shuts down ? Q: Why is equipped with power/amplifier. If your board doesn't ... to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. For more FAQs for "onboard HD audio...