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...trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on ...
...trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on ...
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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 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
... 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 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
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Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P41T-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 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 the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P41T-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 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 the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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.... (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
.... (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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... Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with...
... Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with...
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... as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to this jack. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Hardware...
... as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to this jack. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Hardware...
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The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the instructions... in Boot Menu. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41T-D3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/06/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ...
The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the instructions... in Boot Menu. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41T-D3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/06/2010-G41-ICH7-6A79PG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ...
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...Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - You can click the ... automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by...
...Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - You can click the ... automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by...
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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 - 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.
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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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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... is recommended; A. For example, when hard drives are attached to quickly compress and back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Unique Features Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard...
... is recommended; A. For example, when hard drives are attached to quickly compress and back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Unique Features Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard...
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... the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. 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. If...
... the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. 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. If...
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... with computers on this icon Figure 1. Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder... : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... About Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit... ...
... with computers on this icon Figure 1. Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder... : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... About Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit... ...
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...(DACs) that allows the user 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. The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call ...icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz...
...(DACs) that allows the user 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. The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call ...icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz...
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... time. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your microphone to record the sound. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Mic in jack...
... time. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your microphone to record the sound. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Mic in jack...
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... that have turned my speaker to the maximum volume? If your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values... not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked ...
... that have turned my speaker to the maximum volume? If your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values... not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked ...