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...GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE...owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ...'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...
...GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE...owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ...'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...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 ...Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 75 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 76 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 80 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 80 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 83 5-2-3 Configuring...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 ...Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 75 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 76 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 80 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 80 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 83 5-2-3 Configuring...
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... and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78LM-S2H or GA-MA78LM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
... and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78LM-S2H or GA-MA78LM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable 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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... top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
... top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
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... speaker. Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Do not rock it straight out from the connector.
... speaker. Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Do not rock it straight out from the connector.
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GA-MA78LM-S2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/10/2009-RS780-SB710-7A66AG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ... used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. BIOS Setup - 32 - 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. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup...
GA-MA78LM-S2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/10/2009-RS780-SB710-7A66AG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ... used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. BIOS Setup - 32 - 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. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup...
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... TLB Erratum (Note) 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 VID to reduce heat output from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA.
... TLB Erratum (Note) 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 VID to reduce heat output from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA.
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... operating mode of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install...
... operating mode of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install...
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...will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. 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 mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the ...displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot...
...will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. 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 mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the ...displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 56 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact 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. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact 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. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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actual size requirements vary, depending 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 ...
actual size requirements vary, depending 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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..., go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Unique Features - 60 - Step...
..., go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. C. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Unique Features - 60 - Step...
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... of Internet resources. Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. After configuring...
... of Internet resources. Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. After configuring...
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...the power 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. Configuring RAID set to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller ...the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to AHCI or RAID mode. - 69 - B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) (Note 2) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
...the power 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. Configuring RAID set to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller ...the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to AHCI or RAID mode. - 69 - B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) (Note 2) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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... letter for your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). Appendix 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted... disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the startup disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the...
... letter for your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). Appendix 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted... disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the startup disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the...
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...ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA ... 2 On the next screen, press to specify additional device. Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After the driver installation, you need to boot from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Appendix - 76 - Then...
...ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA ... 2 On the next screen, press to specify additional device. Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After the driver installation, you need to boot from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Appendix - 76 - Then...
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...to the LH (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or LH64A (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder. Figure 4 - 77 - Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system... and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SB750V\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, 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 SB750V folder to that below assumes ...
...to the LH (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or LH64A (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder. Figure 4 - 77 - Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system... and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SB750V\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, 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 SB750V folder to that below assumes ...