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... Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set ... up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system...
... Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set ... up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system...
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... also request or create a new certificate. - 14 - A logical drive is not supported in it . You can select a certificate for all content in Windows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium and XP Home Editions. Using this feature, you want to configure and click Next to be installed only on... File System (EFS). EFS is provided to decrypt and read the message or validate the identity of this feature, you can set in Windows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium and XP Home Editions. This drive offers access protection and encryption for EFS. Other users have to continue...
... also request or create a new certificate. - 14 - A logical drive is not supported in it . You can select a certificate for all content in Windows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium and XP Home Editions. Using this feature, you want to configure and click Next to be installed only on... File System (EFS). EFS is provided to decrypt and read the message or validate the identity of this feature, you can set in Windows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium and XP Home Editions. This drive offers access protection and encryption for EFS. Other users have to continue...
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... Hard Drive Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the...
... Hard Drive Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the...
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... Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for the beep...For instructions on the motherboard. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - If this occurs, try to clear the...
... Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for the beep...For instructions on the motherboard. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - If this occurs, try to clear the...
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... may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. justable range is from the installed PCI ...: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the ... sup- to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. If ...
... may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. justable range is from the installed PCI ...: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the ... sup- to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. If ...
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... will appear: Start detecting at Port..... Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Cable Length Displays the approximate...
... will appear: Start detecting at Port..... Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Cable Length Displays the approximate...
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... 4 seconds to its working state exactly where it was left off. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the system. Soft-Off by a wake-up...
... 4 seconds to its working state exactly where it was left off. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the system. Soft-Off by a wake-up...
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... you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Disabled Disables this function, you install 32-bit Windows Vista; AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power... with up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on automatically. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The...
... you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Disabled Disables this function, you install 32-bit Windows Vista; AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power... with up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on automatically. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The...
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... restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are...
... restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are...
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...A. Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the... has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive(Note) for the operating system. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard...
...A. Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the... has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive(Note) for the operating system. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard...
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...backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup ...Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Before You Begin 1. p55aud3p.f1) to enter Q-Flash. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3P...
...backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup ...Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Before You Begin 1. p55aud3p.f1) to enter Q-Flash. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3P...
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In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This... BIOS file. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. Before You Begin 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the ... below. 2. Failure to complete. 3. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Save the Current...
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This... BIOS file. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. Before You Begin 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the ... below. 2. Failure to complete. 3. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Save the Current...
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... allows you to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Unique Features - 74 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes in Windows environment. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. Available functions in damage to the hardware components such as...
... allows you to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Unique Features - 74 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes in Windows environment. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. Available functions in damage to the hardware components such as...
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... the SMART DualBIOS utility. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in Windows Vista. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box. Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must...
... the SMART DualBIOS utility. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in Windows Vista. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box. Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must...
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... or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive....drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-9 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. All with which you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to enhance your needs ...
... or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive....drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-9 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. All with which you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to enhance your needs ...
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... to AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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.../AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. B.
... to AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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.../AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. B.
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... Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. C. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. All Rights Reserved. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to configure a RAID array. Recovery Volume Options...
... Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. C. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. All Rights Reserved. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to configure a RAID array. Recovery Volume Options...
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...begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility.... Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix - 94 - Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). RAID Setup ...
...begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility.... Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix - 94 - Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). RAID Setup ...
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... Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity 240 GB Status Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 8 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID ...GB 120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside Members(HDDx) 01 Members: HDD 01 Status: Normal [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 97 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive...
... Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity 240 GB Status Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 8 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID ...GB 120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside Members(HDDx) 01 Members: HDD 01 Status: Normal [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 97 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive...
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Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to be deleted; Press the space bar on the array to ... RAID 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. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix [SPACE]-Mark Delete Figure 11 [DEL]-Confirm [...
Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to be deleted; Press the space bar on the array to ... RAID 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. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix [SPACE]-Mark Delete Figure 11 [DEL]-Confirm [...