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...means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In ...order to use of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The ...
...means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In ...order to use of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The ...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ... Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 76 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 84 5-2-3 ...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ... Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 76 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 84 5-2-3 ...
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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) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M85M-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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 product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M85M-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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 product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used. (Note 4) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors only... model. (Note 9) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 12 -
... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used. (Note 4) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors only... model. (Note 9) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 12 -
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... computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Align the card with your card.... Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 18 -
... computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Align the card with your card.... Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 18 -
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... GPU renders and display. (Hybrid SLI icon from to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. Driver Installation: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. A. Hybrid SLI Mode Confirmation: The Hybrid SLI icon appears in the notification... of system memory • Windows Vista operating system • Latest NVIDIA graphics driver • System BIOS that the Hybrid SLI-ready graphics card be installed after the motherboard driver installation. Enabling Hybrid SLI: 1. Restart your mouse over the icon to support ...
... GPU renders and display. (Hybrid SLI icon from to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. Driver Installation: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. A. Hybrid SLI Mode Confirmation: The Hybrid SLI icon appears in the notification... of system memory • Windows Vista operating system • Latest NVIDIA graphics driver • System BIOS that the Hybrid SLI-ready graphics card be installed after the motherboard driver installation. Enabling Hybrid SLI: 1. Restart your mouse over the icon to support ...
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... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Front Speaker Out, Green) The default line out jack. Refer to connect front speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."... for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 22 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Use this jack.
... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Front Speaker Out, Green) The default line out jack. Refer to connect front speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."... for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 22 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Use this jack.
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... system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XpressRecovery2 If you to ...to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. ...
... system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XpressRecovery2 If you to ...to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. ...
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... function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this feature. Press to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press...
... function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this feature. Press to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 42 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press...
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... 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 AHCI mode. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network...
... 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 AHCI mode. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network...
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..., please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system. Please select the item that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following the item. You can press Xpress Install to install other ...applications included 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 ...
..., please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system. Please select the item that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install and press the Install button following the item. You can press Xpress Install to install other ...applications included 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 ...
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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. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 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. - 59 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us 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. - 59 -
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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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... Recovery2 , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Please note that if there is recommended; GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 62 - Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of...
... Recovery2 , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Please note that if there is recommended; GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 62 - Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of...
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C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two ... 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. 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...
C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two ... 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. 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...
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.... message appears, press to confirm or to the Array List screen. Appendix This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 75 - Array Detail - To delete the array, press in the Array List screen. RAID Mode: Striped Stripe Width : 2 Array 2: NVIDIA STRIPE 233...
.... message appears, press to confirm or to the Array List screen. Appendix This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 75 - Array Detail - To delete the array, press in the Array List screen. RAID Mode: Striped Stripe Width : 2 Array 2: NVIDIA STRIPE 233...
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... has CD-ROM support and one blank formatted floppy disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 76 - Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press to the next section. From your optical drive...
... has CD-ROM support and one blank formatted floppy disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 76 - Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press to the next section. From your optical drive...
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... XP Step 1: Restart your hard drives. Figure 1 The screen displays two drivers, both of which need to be installed. When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to continue the driver installation. When completed, proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided ... will appear. Windows Setup Step 2: Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press and a screen similar to that in Figure 2. A. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI...
... XP Step 1: Restart your hard drives. Figure 1 The screen displays two drivers, both of which need to be installed. When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to continue the driver installation. When completed, proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided ... will appear. Windows Setup Step 2: Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press and a screen similar to that in Figure 2. A. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI...
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... and save the whole Vista32RAID or Vista64RAID foler to the USB flash drive). GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Figure 4 - 78 - Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to load the driver. B. Figure 3 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will...
... and save the whole Vista32RAID or Vista64RAID foler to the USB flash drive). GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Figure 4 - 78 - Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to load the driver. B. Figure 3 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will...