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... information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV...
... information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV...
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...up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology (Note 3) Technology Storage Interface Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ...connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 w GIGABYTE...
...up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology (Note 3) Technology Storage Interface Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ...connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 w GIGABYTE...
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... chips be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If only one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
... chips be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If only one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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...item is installed. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's ... Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [All] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move ...
...item is installed. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's ... Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [All] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move ...
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...Displays the Uncore clock ratio. (This ratio is fixed.) Uncore Frequency This value is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value by Intel Virtualization Technology will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production. The C3/C6/C7 state is present only if you install a CPU that... an overheating is overheated. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7...
...Displays the Uncore clock ratio. (This ratio is fixed.) Uncore Frequency This value is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value by Intel Virtualization Technology will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production. The C3/C6/C7 state is present only if you install a CPU that... an overheating is overheated. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7...
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... with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from the available devices. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed...
... with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from the available devices. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed...
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... the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Unique Features 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is able to run in power-saving mode will continue to provide exceptional power savings... and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Button Information Table Button Description 1...
... the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Unique Features 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is able to run in power-saving mode will continue to provide exceptional power savings... and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Button Information Table Button Description 1...
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With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the master drive. A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co-exist in the system at ... ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4.
With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the master drive. A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co-exist in the system at ... ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4.
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...block and press to configure a RAID array. 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.... Appendix - 88 - GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility ... RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive ...
...block and press to configure a RAID array. 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.... Appendix - 88 - GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility ... RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive ...
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Gigabyte Technology Corp. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set for huge temporarily disk required [hi]-... down arrow key to move onto the next step. [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. Then press to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror) or JBOD (Figure 5). Appendix
Gigabyte Technology Corp. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set for huge temporarily disk required [hi]-... down arrow key to move onto the next step. [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. Then press to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror) or JBOD (Figure 5). Appendix
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...RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block ...to 128 KB. Press . [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. The following are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps to seperate RAID members. Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK ...
...RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block ...to 128 KB. Press . [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. The following are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps to seperate RAID members. Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK ...
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When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-... 8 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Appendix Gigabyte Technology Corp. A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to Non-RAID Solve Mirror...
When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-... 8 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Appendix Gigabyte Technology Corp. A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to Non-RAID Solve Mirror...
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...to Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? a small triangle will move to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. Press . ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS.... Press the space bar on the array to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 ...
...to Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? a small triangle will move to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. Press . ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS.... Press the space bar on the array to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 ...
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...at the bottom of the array will then move to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to start the ...RAID rebuilding process. Appendix Gigabyte Technology Corp. When done, the status of the screen. Press to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving...
...at the bottom of the array will then move to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to start the ...RAID rebuilding process. Appendix Gigabyte Technology Corp. When done, the status of the screen. Press to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving...
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... • G.B.T. INC (USA) - Ltd. - Support: http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com Web address: http://www.gigabyte.us • G.B.T. Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. and Non-Tech. India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in • Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa • Gigabyte Technology Pty. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei...
... • G.B.T. INC (USA) - Ltd. - Support: http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com Web address: http://www.gigabyte.us • G.B.T. Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. and Non-Tech. India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in • Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa • Gigabyte Technology Pty. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei...
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... - CO., LTD. - WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - Appendix - 120 - TECH. France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr • Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se • Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte....of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - U.K. • ...
... - CO., LTD. - WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - Appendix - 120 - TECH. France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr • Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se • Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte....of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - U.K. • ...