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... 1. For example, to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Step 2: Select the SSD on which you want to the size of the memory currently installed on the partition you want to create...
... 1. For example, to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Step 2: Select the SSD on which you want to the size of the memory currently installed on the partition you want to create...
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...-E3A556D89593 You have created the Intel Rapid Start Technology store partition after entering S3 mode. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology.
...-E3A556D89593 You have created the Intel Rapid Start Technology store partition after entering S3 mode. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology.
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... in the search field to open the registry editor. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. During the updating process, the monitor will be output from the speaker.
... in the search field to open the registry editor. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. During the updating process, the monitor will be output from the speaker.
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...lost once you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. It is 64 GB. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage ...Technology driver version is 11.0 or above. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Windows 7 with...
...lost once you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. It is 64 GB. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage ...Technology driver version is 11.0 or above. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Windows 7 with...
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... any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered ...owners. 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 ...
... any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered ...owners. 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 ...
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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 Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
... 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 Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
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GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are 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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Box Contents ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Motherboard driver disk ;;
GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are 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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Box Contents ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Motherboard driver disk ;;
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... modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z77j/Intel® H77k Express... physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 ...and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Dual channel memory architecture Support for GA-H77-DS3H.
... modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z77j/Intel® H77k Express... physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 ...and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Dual channel memory architecture Support for GA-H77-DS3H.
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...'s metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI Express x16...
...'s metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI Express x16...
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... removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1channel audio configuration in devices such as a USB...
... removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1channel audio configuration in devices such as a USB...
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... Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for ...to provide an option to OS. BIOS Setup The USB 3.0 device attached on this item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to EHCI. Note: This is turned ...
... Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for ...to provide an option to OS. BIOS Setup The USB 3.0 device attached on this item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to EHCI. Note: This is turned ...
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Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) ... (TPM). Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0/2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && ...
Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) ... (TPM). Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0/2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && ...
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...clicking your optical drive. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application Software page later. •• For ...USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click ...
...clicking your optical drive. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application Software page later. •• For ...USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click ...
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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 the content descriptions for this driver disk. 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 the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 54 -
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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. - 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 -
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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 Program 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 - 56 -
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 Program 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 - 56 -
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... later, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . actual size requirements vary...
... later, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . actual size requirements vary...
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... start backing up your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup...
... start backing up your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup...
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... convenient data sharing tool. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Figure 1. Disable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features - 64 -
... convenient data sharing tool. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Figure 1. Disable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features - 64 -
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... array. 2. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically install all of your needs and hardware components. 3. A. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Unique...newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With...
... array. 2. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically install all of your needs and hardware components. 3. A. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Unique...newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With...