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...Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Making a SATA ...RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 80 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 87 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
...Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Making a SATA ...RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 80 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 87 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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.../ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.4cm (Note 1) Due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit...
.../ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.4cm (Note 1) Due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit...
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... two SLI-ready graphics cards into the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots. (Using graphics cards of 400W wattage. Supported Operation Systems: Only Windows XP and Vista operating systems are currently supported by the NVIDIA® SLI technology. 3. We recommend a power supply that provides at... least 20A 5V and 12V current and a minimum of identical brand and chips, for example, GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an SLI configuration and other components in your overall system configurations. 2. Installation ...
... two SLI-ready graphics cards into the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots. (Using graphics cards of 400W wattage. Supported Operation Systems: Only Windows XP and Vista operating systems are currently supported by the NVIDIA® SLI technology. 3. We recommend a power supply that provides at... least 20A 5V and 12V current and a minimum of identical brand and chips, for example, GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an SLI configuration and other components in your overall system configurations. 2. Installation ...
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... BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for the beep... instructions on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you can press + in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may...
... BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for the beep... instructions on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you can press + in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may...
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...only if the iGPU Frame Buffer Control option is set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. HDD S.M.A.R.T. iGPU Frame Buffer Control Determines whether to manually set the Frame Buffer ...PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the Frame Buffer Size. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 46 - Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the ...the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
...only if the iGPU Frame Buffer Control option is set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. HDD S.M.A.R.T. iGPU Frame Buffer Control Determines whether to manually set the Frame Buffer ...PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the Frame Buffer Size. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 46 - Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the ...the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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... MS-DOS mode; Refer to the following message will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the fault or short. This feature will only operate at a normal speed of the attached...
... MS-DOS mode; Refer to the following message will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the fault or short. This feature will only operate at a normal speed of the attached...
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... computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - When signaled by Power button Configures the way to its working state exactly where it was left off...
... computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - When signaled by Power button Configures the way to its working state exactly where it was left off...
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...event. To turn on this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 52 - USB Resume from Suspend Allows the system to be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event... Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the system. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables this item. Disabled Password Keyboard 98 Any KEY Disables this item and set...
...event. To turn on this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 52 - USB Resume from Suspend Allows the system to be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event... Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the system. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables this item. Disabled Password Keyboard 98 Any KEY Disables this item and set...
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... can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system...still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating...
... can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system...still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating...
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... back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode...
... back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode...
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...) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 64 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device... under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. ...
...) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 64 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device... under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. ...
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...first time. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. M750SLI-DS4 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG04C-00 Figure 9 C. Using... Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 12 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. When you ...
...first time. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. M750SLI-DS4 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG04C-00 Figure 9 C. Using... Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 12 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. When you ...
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... backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup.... @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. TM With Q-Flash you to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Restart the system. M750SLI-DS4 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @...
... backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup.... @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. TM With Q-Flash you to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Restart the system. M750SLI-DS4 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @...
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...Features B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to do so may result...stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and ...
...Features B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to do so may result...stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and ...
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.../execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly... reduce the useful life of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that...
.../execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly... reduce the useful life of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that...
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... installed in your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to Computer. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 74 - Click Apply and then OK to turn on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box.
... installed in your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to Computer. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 74 - Click Apply and then OK to turn on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box.
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... drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Two empty formatted floppy disks. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A.
... drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Two empty formatted floppy disks. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A.
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... Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. Stripe block size is created. The stripe block size can manually set from field to the installation of Windows operating system. Appendix
... Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. Stripe block size is created. The stripe block size can manually set from field to the installation of Windows operating system. Appendix
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...Driver Disk2 (you can label it as Disk 1). Press to provide both of all finished. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Figure 3 - 80 - First of the two floppy disks for loading the RAID drivers when installing Windows XP (see the next section). Once at the A:\> prompt, change to a floppy disk.... Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. A command prompt window will automatically zip and transfer the driver file to copy the driver in Figure 2. For example, in the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure ...
...Driver Disk2 (you can label it as Disk 1). Press to provide both of all finished. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Figure 3 - 80 - First of the two floppy disks for loading the RAID drivers when installing Windows XP (see the next section). Once at the A:\> prompt, change to a floppy disk.... Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. A command prompt window will automatically zip and transfer the driver file to copy the driver in Figure 2. For example, in the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure ...
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... the following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to install...have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you see ...
... the following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to install...have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you see ...