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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/...
...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/...
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... KB_USBj R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 R_USB_2 R_USB_1 R_USB30 LGA1156 PWR_FAN PHASE LED ATX USB_LAN NEC AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX16 GA-P55-USB3 PCIEX1_1 (Note) SYS_FAN1 IDE SYS_FAN2 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCI1 PCIEX4_X1 GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® P55/H55 GSATA2_6 GSATA2_7 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O IT8720 PCI2 PCI3 LPT COMA B_BIOS FDD F_USB2 M_BIOS CLR_CMOS...
... KB_USBj R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 R_USB_2 R_USB_1 R_USB30 LGA1156 PWR_FAN PHASE LED ATX USB_LAN NEC AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX16 GA-P55-USB3 PCIEX1_1 (Note) SYS_FAN1 IDE SYS_FAN2 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCI1 PCIEX4_X1 GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® P55/H55 GSATA2_6 GSATA2_7 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O IT8720 PCI2 PCI3 LPT COMA B_BIOS FDD F_USB2 M_BIOS CLR_CMOS...
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...174; Core™ i5 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55/H55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB...for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In LAN...
...174; Core™ i5 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55/H55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB...for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In LAN...
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... the internal USB headers) k NEC chip: - USB Chipset: - k Only for P55 Chipset. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Note 5) (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected...connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w 1 x S/PDIF Out header w 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x serial port header w 1 x parallel ...
... the internal USB headers) k NEC chip: - USB Chipset: - k Only for P55 Chipset. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Note 5) (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected...connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w 1 x S/PDIF Out header w 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x serial port header w 1 x parallel ...
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... connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for P55 Chipset. • When removing the cable connected to a back...
... connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for P55 Chipset. • When removing the cable connected to a back...
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... - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Refer to connect rear speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this...
... - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Refer to connect rear speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this...
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...) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect your optical drive to the header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 9 10 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD...
...) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect your optical drive to the header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 9 10 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD...
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... expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer.... For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware Installation - 28 - 14) SPDIF_I...
... expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer.... For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware Installation - 28 - 14) SPDIF_I...
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... on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you...
... on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you...
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...devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Turbo USB3.0 (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) (Note) Determines whether to set the PCIe speed of using the onboard audio, set to the fault or short. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function... the NEC USB 3.0 controllers to PCIe Gen 1. (Default) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of wires will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright ...
...devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Turbo USB3.0 (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) (Note) Determines whether to set the PCIe speed of using the onboard audio, set to the fault or short. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function... the NEC USB 3.0 controllers to PCIe Gen 1. (Default) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of wires will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright ...
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... digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Sub- For example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker...
... digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Sub- For example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker...
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...- 108 - B. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. Then click OK. Click OK to complete. C. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front... headphone plugged in check box. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. Then the speaker setup is dialog box appears. Click OK to complete. Step 2: Connect an...
...- 108 - B. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. Then click OK. Click OK to complete. C. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front... headphone plugged in check box. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. Then the speaker setup is dialog box appears. Click OK to complete. Step 2: Connect an...
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Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the computer for audio processing. Appendix Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out connectors may differ ...by model. - 109 - 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. S/PDIF In Cable Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In 1. Click OK to complete. (Note) The actual locations...
Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the computer for audio processing. Appendix Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out connectors may differ ...by model. - 109 - 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. S/PDIF In Cable Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In 1. Click OK to complete. (Note) The actual locations...
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Click OK to get the best audio quality. 1. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Appendix - 110 - S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for decoding to complete. B.
Click OK to get the best audio quality. 1. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Appendix - 110 - S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for decoding to complete. B.
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... functionality. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. - 111 - Appendix Note: The microphone functions on the front... front panel. If you set the volumes at the same time. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level.
... functionality. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. - 111 - Appendix Note: The microphone functions on the front... front panel. If you set the volumes at the same time. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level.
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..., click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
..., click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
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To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. Make sure you can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 113 - Step 4: Now you have connected the sound input device (e.g. ...Playing the Recorded Sound You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. Be sure to the computer...
To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. Make sure you can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 113 - Step 4: Now you have connected the sound input device (e.g. ...Playing the Recorded Sound You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. Be sure to the computer...
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...options missing? Press to clear the CMOS values (before doing this button to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Q: Why is still on GIGABYTE's website. A: Make sure your speaker is present in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). eral > System). If...more FAQs for your board doesn't have turned my speaker to install. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the maximum volume? Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. Then make sure...
...options missing? Press to clear the CMOS values (before doing this button to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Q: Why is still on GIGABYTE's website. A: Make sure your speaker is present in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). eral > System). If...more FAQs for your board doesn't have turned my speaker to install. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the maximum volume? Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. Then make sure...