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... to create the store partition. System Requirements 1. After entering all of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Creating a Primary...
... to create the store partition. System Requirements 1. After entering all of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Creating a Primary...
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... that disk) (Selects the specified volume. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you restart the system. 2. While in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enter the BIOS Setup program. The Timer slider in Advanced...
... that disk) (Selects the specified volume. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you restart the system. 2. While in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enter the BIOS Setup program. The Timer slider in Advanced...
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... as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Windows 7 with the Internet to open the registry editor.
... as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Windows 7 with the Internet to open the registry editor.
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...system must be lost once you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note ....0 or above. System Requirements 1. B. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64...
...system must be lost once you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note ....0 or above. System Requirements 1. B. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64...
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...LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual ... any means without prior notice. 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. All rights reserved.
...LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual ... any means without prior notice. 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. All rights reserved.
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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 ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. 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 - Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;;
GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. 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 - Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;;
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...Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum... 10 - j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ...
...Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum... 10 - j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ...
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.... 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with your computer. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating...
.... 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with your computer. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating...
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... Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. This jack can be connected to this port for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to...
... Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. This jack can be connected to this port for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to...
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... controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the...routed to xHCI. All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. && SATA Mode...the use of xHCI software support/availability. Note: This 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...
... controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the...routed to xHCI. All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. && SATA Mode...the use of xHCI software support/availability. Note: This 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...
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...xHCI Streams Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. 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 ...item to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation 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 ...
...xHCI Streams Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. 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 ...item to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation 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 ...
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... remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows...
... remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows...
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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. Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item 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 the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item 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 the GIGABYTE website.
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... can 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 it. actual size requirements...
... can 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 it. actual size requirements...
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... message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to check disk allocation. Unique Features - 58 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2...
... message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to check disk allocation. Unique Features - 58 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2...
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4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. 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. Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... Find the Q-Share icon in the notification area and right-click on the ...
4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. 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. Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... Find the Q-Share icon in the notification area and right-click on the ...
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...avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. A. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 65 - Exits the...automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater ...
...avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. A. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 65 - Exits the...automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater ...