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...For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like ...this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the product, read the ...
...For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like ...this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the product, read the ...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 87 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 87 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 Configuring Microphone Recording 91 5-2-4 Using...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 87 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 87 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 Configuring Microphone Recording 91 5-2-4 Using...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
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...; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ...channel * To enable 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. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
...; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ...channel * To enable 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. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace ...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace ...
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... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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... Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/18/2011-H67-7A89VG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu...
... Setup - 30 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/18/2011-H67-7A89VG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu...
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For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated ... systems that cannot be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD...
For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated ... systems that cannot be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD...
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...Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether... to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and ...
...Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether... to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your mouse and ...
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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 - 56 -
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 - 56 -
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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. - 57 -
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. - 57 -
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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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link 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 install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
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... can only back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up 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...
... can only back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up 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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... Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2...
... Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2...
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... enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 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...
... enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 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...
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...GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. A. Before installing the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers.... (Note 2) It is greater than or equal to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that before...
...GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. A. Before installing the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers.... (Note 2) It is greater than or equal to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that before...
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...). C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to available SATA port (Note 3) on the devices... being connected. - 75 - Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Chapter ...
...). C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to available SATA port (Note 3) on the devices... being connected. - 75 - Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Chapter ...
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... Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 79 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size...
... Menu Figure 6 [ENTER]-Select When completed, you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 79 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size...
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...folder to your hard drive(s). Select the SCSI Adapter you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 1 will...item and press . Press . A. Refer to a floppy disk. A screen will appear. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/...
...folder to your hard drive(s). Select the SCSI Adapter you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 1 will...item and press . Press . A. Refer to a floppy disk. A screen will appear. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/...
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The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in Manage Volume. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. - 85 -
The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in Manage Volume. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. - 85 -