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....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, ...any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is ...
....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, ...any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is ...
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... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 SoftwareApplications 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 ... 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 87 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable ...
... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 SoftwareApplications 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 ... 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 87 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable ...
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... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M750SLI-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One GC-DGBR2-RH (SLI...
... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M750SLI-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One GC-DGBR2-RH (SLI...
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... fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can supply extra power to the...
... fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can supply extra power to the...
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... on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling SLI technology may slightly differ by driver version.) Procedure for more information about enabling SLI technology. Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion ... model on top of both cards. Ensure SLI mode is enabled. (The SLI configuration screen may differ by graphics cards. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-DGBR2-RH) in operating system, go to the SLI configuration screen.
... on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling SLI technology may slightly differ by driver version.) Procedure for more information about enabling SLI technology. Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion ... model on top of both cards. Ensure SLI mode is enabled. (The SLI configuration screen may differ by graphics cards. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-DGBR2-RH) in operating system, go to the SLI configuration screen.
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... Motherboard Model BIOS Version 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...only. To show the BIOS POST screen. 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. : ... Keys B. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 36 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A.
... Motherboard Model BIOS Version 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...only. To show the BIOS POST screen. 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. : ... Keys B. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 36 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A.
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... TLB Erratum (Note 1) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Press to move it up or down on the...
... TLB Erratum (Note 1) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Press to move it up or down on the...
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... instead of the integrated SATA controller. IDE Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 48 - Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio... advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Disabled.
... instead of the integrated SATA controller. IDE Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 48 - Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio... advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Disabled.
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...the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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. After the system restart... button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included in...
...the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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. After the system restart... button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included in...
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 60 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 60 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 -
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Xpress Recovery2 can 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 ...
Xpress Recovery2 can 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 ...
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M750SLI-DS4 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG04C-00 Figure 9 C. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the ...Recovery2 1. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure...
M750SLI-DS4 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG04C-00 Figure 9 C. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the ...Recovery2 1. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure...
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...and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS... 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. Options and Instructions: 1. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to save the ...
...and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS... 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. Options and Instructions: 1. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to save the ...
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...SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Two empty formatted floppy disks. • Windows Vista...
...SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Two empty formatted floppy disks. • Windows Vista...
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... Stripe Width : 2 Array 2: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G - Press to return to cancel. This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 79 - Now, you have created (Figure 6). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot Specification. After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the...
... Stripe Width : 2 Array 2: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G - Press to return to cancel. This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 79 - Now, you have created (Figure 6). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot Specification. After that, the Array List screen appears, displaying the...
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...-ROM support and two blank formatted floppy disks. Each item requires one floppy disk. From your system. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Figure 3 - 80 - For installing Windows Vista, you can label it as Disk 1). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. For example, in the menu in Figure 2. Press...
...-ROM support and two blank formatted floppy disks. Each item requires one floppy disk. From your system. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Figure 3 - 80 - For installing Windows Vista, you can label it as Disk 1). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. For example, in the menu in Figure 2. Press...
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...few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to... next screen. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to that below appears, insert the first floppy ...
...few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to... next screen. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to that below appears, insert the first floppy ...
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... from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have any device support disks from the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for the following list, or press ESC... not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for which you have chosen to select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press . Windows Setup You have a device support disk from a mass storage...
... from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have any device support disks from the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for the following list, or press ESC... not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for which you have chosen to select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press . Windows Setup You have a device support disk from a mass storage...
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... To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. When the screen as shown below appears, press to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those... Windows (R) XP to Setup. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Appendix The driver installation will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives,...
... To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. When the screen as shown below appears, press to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those... Windows (R) XP to Setup. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Appendix The driver installation will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives,...