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...to use of the product, read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. For... laws and is 1.0. All rights reserved. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation...
...to use of the product, read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. For... laws and is 1.0. All rights reserved. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation...
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...1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 w GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0,....) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot w 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology Technology (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots only.) Storage Interface Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0...
...1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 w GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0,....) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot w 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology Technology (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots only.) Storage Interface Intel® P55 Express Chipset: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0...
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...Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer...the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you...
...Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer...the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you...
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...Vista or Windows XP operating system - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the ... graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Refer to the Set SLI Configuration screen and ensure the Enable SLI technology check box is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Hardware Installation Connecting the Graphics Cards Step ...
...Vista or Windows XP operating system - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the ... graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Refer to the Set SLI Configuration screen and ensure the Enable SLI technology check box is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Hardware Installation Connecting the Graphics Cards Step ...
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... 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 Enter...- 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that ...
... 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 Enter...- 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that ...
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..., the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to detect whether an overheating is installed. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. BIOS Setup Disabled Only allows the CPU to run multiple ...clock ratio. (This ratio is fixed.) Uncore Frequency This value is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production....
..., the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to detect whether an overheating is installed. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. BIOS Setup Disabled Only allows the CPU to run multiple ...clock ratio. (This ratio is fixed.) Uncore Frequency This value is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production....
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...;. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to speed up the system boot-up or down on the list. BIOS Setup Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM...
...;. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to speed up the system boot-up or down on the list. BIOS Setup Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM...
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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. Unique Features Button Information Table Button Description 1 ...Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is able to run in a set period of time. 12 13 14 3 2 4 5 76 1 8...
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. Unique Features Button Information Table Button Description 1 ...Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is able to run in a set period of time. 12 13 14 3 2 4 5 76 1 8...
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...cannot co-exist in the system at the same time, that is hidden. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the master drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/...array. • Only the master drive can be riewed in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-...
...cannot co-exist in the system at the same time, that is hidden. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the master drive. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/...array. • Only the master drive can be riewed in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-...
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... screen, you wish to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 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...and press . Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID setup utility. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix - 88 - C. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). After the POST memory test begins and before the...
... screen, you wish to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 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...and press . Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID setup utility. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix - 88 - C. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). After the POST memory test begins and before the...
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...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. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB ... array (Figure 5). Steps: 1. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). Then press to be special characters) and press . 2. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set for huge temporarily disk...
...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. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB ... array (Figure 5). Steps: 1. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). Then press to be special characters) and press . 2. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set for huge temporarily disk...
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...: After all of the array and press . 6. Press . [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. Gigabyte Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 7), press to confirm or to 128 KB. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List...
...: After all of the array and press . 6. Press . [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. Gigabyte Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 7), press to confirm or to 128 KB. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List...
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... RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 91 - A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Appendix Gigabyte Technology Corp. Gigabyte Technology Corp. When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9).
... RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 91 - A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Appendix Gigabyte Technology Corp. Gigabyte Technology Corp. When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9).
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... 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. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB ...RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main menu and press ....
... 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. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB ...RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main menu and press ....
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... Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix Use either the RAID setup utility or the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER utility in the Hard Disk Drive List block. The selection bar will then move to the degraded array.... For the GIGABYTE SATA2: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with the RAID setup utility Step 1: When the message "Press to enter RAID Setup ...
... Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix Use either the RAID setup utility or the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER utility in the Hard Disk Drive List block. The selection bar will then move to the degraded array.... For the GIGABYTE SATA2: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with the RAID setup utility Step 1: When the message "Press to enter RAID Setup ...
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...-28-85256822 Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - Appendix Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech...
...-28-85256822 Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - Appendix Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech...
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WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - TECH. U.K. France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr • Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se • Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it • Spain WEB ... the language list on the top right corner 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. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Appendix - 120 - • G.B.T. CO., LTD. - ...
WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - TECH. U.K. France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr • Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se • Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it • Spain WEB ... the language list on the top right corner 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. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Appendix - 120 - • G.B.T. CO., LTD. - ...