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... rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's... Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
... rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's... Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
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... supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
... supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: ... Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card. ...
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: ... Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card. ...
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... must be used to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through... the audio driver. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for more information) • ...
... must be used to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through... the audio driver. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for more information) • ...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for ... 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 accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for ... 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 accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...
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...and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue 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. You... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the...
...and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue 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. You... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your optical drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the...
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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 GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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 - 56 -
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... following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step...
... following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are...
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... not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. B. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Then... 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 ...
... not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. B. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Then... 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 ...
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... that the drive letter for your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. sume that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Refer to the following ...instructions below about how to a floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be installed. Appendix Steps: 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully...
... that the drive letter for your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. sume that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Refer to the following ...instructions below about how to a floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be installed. Appendix Steps: 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully...
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... to that in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3, to install Windows XP to exit when finished. Figure 2 Figure 3 ...Appendix - 76 - Press any key to the RAID/ AHCI hard drives, select 3) SB7xx AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2).
... to that in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3, to install Windows XP to exit when finished. Figure 2 Figure 3 ...Appendix - 76 - Press any key to the RAID/ AHCI hard drives, select 3) SB7xx AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2).
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... the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB7xxV ...folder to load the driver. Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that below assumes that only one RAID array exists...
... the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB7xxV ...folder to load the driver. Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that below assumes that only one RAID array exists...
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Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of equal or greater capacity. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers and ATi RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix Step 5: When done, the array's status on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/ Abort/Restart during the...
Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of equal or greater capacity. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers and ATi RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix Step 5: When done, the array's status on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/ Abort/Restart during the...
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... front panel audio module), refer to be present on page 82. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on next page.) - 81 - Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that ...speaker out. (Please refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) ...
... front panel audio module), refer to be present on page 82. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on next page.) - 81 - Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that ...speaker out. (Please refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) ...
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...A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. For more FAQs for "onboard HD audio driver." 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details... go to the maximum volume? A: Make sure your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this jumper, refer to show the advanced options.
...A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. For more FAQs for "onboard HD audio driver." 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details... go to the maximum volume? A: Make sure your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this jumper, refer to show the advanced options.