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.... Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Documentation Classifications...
.... Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Documentation Classifications...
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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 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS ...
... 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 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS ...
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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 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P45T-ES3G 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.
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 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P45T-ES3G 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.
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... channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio ...channel * 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. Support for S/PDIF Out Support for CD In LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111D chip (10/100/1000...
... channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio ...channel * 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. Support for S/PDIF Out Support for CD In LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111D chip (10/100/1000...
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... your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI...
... your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI...
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... connector. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc...
... connector. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc...
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. 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 access the Q-...
The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. 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 access the Q-...
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... wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode...
... wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to operate in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode...
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... will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard...
... will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard...
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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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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 - Drivers Installation
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You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... back up your system to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on 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 system memory • VESA compatible...
... back up your system to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on 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 system memory • VESA compatible...
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... the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). C. Unique Features - 60 - Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2...
... the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). C. Unique Features - 60 - Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2...
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... Descriptions Option Connect ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing... data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool.
... Descriptions Option Connect ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing... data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool.
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.... For example, users can listen 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) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio... an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. The picture to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to -analog converters (...
.... For example, users can listen 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) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio... an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. The picture to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to -analog converters (...
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...: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able 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. Double-click the icon to microphone, right-click on the back...
...: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able 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. Double-click the icon to microphone, right-click on the back...
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... > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. For more FAQs for...> Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots...
... > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. For more FAQs for...> Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots...