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... on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in any means without prior...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is...
... on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in any means without prior...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is...
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... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 ... EasyTune 6...62 Chapter 5 Appendix...63 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 63 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 63 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette 68 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 69 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 73 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 73 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 76 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone...
... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 ... EasyTune 6...62 Chapter 5 Appendix...63 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 63 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 63 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette 68 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 69 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 73 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 73 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 76 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone...
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Box Contents GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA cable 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. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-M68MT-S2P Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable One SATA cable 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. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 -
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.... (Note 2) 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 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
.... (Note 2) 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 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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... required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card...
... required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card...
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... Audio." • When removing the cable connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
... Audio." • When removing the cable connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. 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 Xpress... from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - M68MT-S2P D4 . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2009-NF-MCP68-6A61KG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key...
2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. 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 Xpress... from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - M68MT-S2P D4 . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2009-NF-MCP68-6A61KG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key...
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... partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to move it up or down on the list.
... partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to move it up or down on the list.
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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 automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are...
... 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 automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are...
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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 - 52 - 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 - 52 - 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. - 53 - 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. - 53 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... SATA connectors, the hard drive 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...
... SATA connectors, the hard drive 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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... or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive, make sure to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress...
... or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive, make sure to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress...
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...power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: ...A. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configuring RAID set in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if ...
...power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: ...A. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configuring RAID set in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID driver (Note) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if ...
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After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 67 - Array List- MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width : 2 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model 1.0 0 1.1 1 ST3120026AS ST3120026AS ...
After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the RAID array that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 67 - Array List- MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width : 2 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model 1.0 0 1.1 1 ST3120026AS ST3120026AS ...
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...operating system to be installed. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette To successfully install operating system onto RAID drive(s), you also can copy the...sataraid Bootdrv\UDA\Win7\sataraid Bootdrv\UDA\Win764\sataraid Table 1 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. Your system will open similar to exit...
...operating system to be installed. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette To successfully install operating system onto RAID drive(s), you also can copy the...sataraid Bootdrv\UDA\Win7\sataraid Bootdrv\UDA\Win764\sataraid Table 1 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. Your system will open similar to exit...
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...a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 69 - Select the SCSI Adapter you to the previous screen. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Step 3: Figure 2 On the next screen, press to the screen in...to be installed. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. ...
...a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 69 - Select the SCSI Adapter you to the previous screen. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Step 3: Figure 2 On the next screen, press to the screen in...to be installed. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). First select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. ...
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...installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv\UDA\WinVista folder and save the whole sataraid folder to that contains the SATA RAID driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). Appendix Figure 4 - 70 - When a screen similar to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B ...to the sataraid folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to load the driver. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to BootDrv\UDA\WinVista64\sataraid. Figure ...
...installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv\UDA\WinVista folder and save the whole sataraid folder to that contains the SATA RAID driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). Appendix Figure 4 - 70 - When a screen similar to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B ...to the sataraid folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to load the driver. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to BootDrv\UDA\WinVista64\sataraid. Figure ...
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Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Appendix Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 6 - 71 -
Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Appendix Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 6 - 71 -