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... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 79 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 80 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In...
... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 79 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 80 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In...
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GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ... actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed...
GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ... actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed...
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Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. Right-click the icon to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. This section give instructions on configuring ... to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Only for installation. Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and...
Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. Right-click the icon to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. This section give instructions on configuring ... to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Only for installation. Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and...
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... audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback...
... audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback...
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...) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p...
...) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the CMOS on the...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the CMOS on the...
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Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability Enables or ... the system to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 -
Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability Enables or ... the system to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 -
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... Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - Windows XP. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to AHCI mode.
... Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - Windows XP. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to AHCI mode.
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...the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will operate at Port..... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in MS-DOS mode; GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 48 - Refer to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable...the approximate distance to Disabled. If no cable problem is detected on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show 0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation:...
...the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will operate at Port..... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in MS-DOS mode; GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 48 - Refer to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable...the approximate distance to Disabled. If no cable problem is detected on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show 0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation:...
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S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to its working state exactly where it was left off ... Power button Configures the way to be resumed at any time. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 50 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from S3...
S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to its working state exactly where it was left off ... Power button Configures the way to be resumed at any time. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 50 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from S3...
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... enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on automatically. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High... Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on the system. Soft-Off The...
... enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on automatically. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High... Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on the system. Soft-Off The...
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... - Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions 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. Or...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. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ...
... - Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions 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. Or...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. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ...
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... second SATA connector and so forth. System Requirements: • AMD platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are different utilities. Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on...
... second SATA connector and so forth. System Requirements: • AMD platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are different utilities. Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on...
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...device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin ...the installation of data) (Figure 2). Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 3 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 64 - actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3).
...device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin ...the installation of data) (Figure 2). Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 3 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 64 - actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3).
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...Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 8 2. After you wish to start backing up your hard drive. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later... (Figure 8), press any key to check disk allocation. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Figure 9 C. Using the Backup Function...
...Xpress Recovery2 will begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 8 2. After you wish to start backing up your hard drive. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later... (Figure 8), press any key to check disk allocation. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Figure 9 C. Using the Backup Function...
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... BIOS without having to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. What is DualBIOS ? GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS ? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. ...
... BIOS without having to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. What is DualBIOS ? GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS ? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. ...
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...- Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. tions in a corrupted ...BIOS or a system that is not present on -screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup program. Using @BIOS: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. After ...
...- Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. tions in a corrupted ...BIOS or a system that is not present on -screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup program. Using @BIOS: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. After ...
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...convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of.../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...
...convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of.../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...
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... in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) To install Windows Vista onto your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you ...may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. If you do not want to create RAID array on...
... in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) To install Windows Vista onto your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you ...may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. If you do not want to create RAID array on...
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... array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix No Array is the first option screen when you do not want to enter the Define LD window. To create an array, press to create RAID. Skip this step if you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). All rights reserved. Figure ... After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Hit the + key to configure a ...
... array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix No Array is the first option screen when you do not want to enter the Define LD window. To create an array, press to create RAID. Skip this step if you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). All rights reserved. Figure ... After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Hit the + key to configure a ...