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...Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive... read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than the ...
...Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive... read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than the ...
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... download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ...the product. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this...
... download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ...the product. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this...
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......79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF...
......79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ...
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... to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-USB3 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2009-P55-7A89TG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen...Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. BIOS Setup - 34 - 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 accept. A. To...
... to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-USB3 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2009-P55-7A89TG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen...Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. BIOS Setup - 34 - 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 accept. A. To...
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...Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA ...Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. BIOS Setup - 50 -...
...Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA ...Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. BIOS Setup - 50 -...
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... at a normal speed of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a speed of the... Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures...
... at a normal speed of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a speed of the... Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures...
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... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard...
... can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. 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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Drivers Installation - 62 - 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 - 62 - 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. - 63 -
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. - 63 -
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Drivers Installation - 64 - 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
Drivers Installation - 64 - 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
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... up/ restored. • It takes longer to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. For example, when hard drives are attached to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible...
... up/ restored. • It takes longer to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. For example, when hard drives are attached to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is...
... to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is...
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... network, making full use of Internet resources. 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. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming...
... network, making full use of Internet resources. 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. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming...
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...RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. j Only for P55 Chipset. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the ...Click Auto to individually install the X.H.D utility later. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. B. Or you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, ...RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. A....
...RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. j Only for P55 Chipset. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the ...Click Auto to individually install the X.H.D utility later. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. B. Or you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, ...RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. A....
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...more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make... a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on your power supply to the hard ...
...more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make... a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on your power supply to the hard ...
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..., and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Finally press on the Create Volume item to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 85 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size...
..., and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Finally press on the Create Volume item to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 85 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size...
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... Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select... and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB...
... Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select... and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB...
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... command. Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\irst\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to...
... command. Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\irst\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to...