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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered.... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE...
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... EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Q-Share...73 4-5 Smart 6™ ...74 4-6 Auto Green...78 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-8 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA ...Controller 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 106...
... EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Q-Share...73 4-5 Smart 6™ ...74 4-6 Auto Green...78 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-8 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA ...Controller 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 106...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X58A-OC motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X58A-OC motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector ...
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... memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
... memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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... from the PCIEX16_2/ PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Hardware Installation - 18...
... from the PCIEX16_2/ PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Hardware Installation - 18...
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....) Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors into the graphics card on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver ( Current GPUs that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280,... gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 slot. 1-6 Setup of your graphics cards for the power require ment) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - System Requirements - Current...
....) Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors into the graphics card on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver ( Current GPUs that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280,... gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 slot. 1-6 Setup of your graphics cards for the power require ment) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - System Requirements - Current...
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... by graphics cards. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function For 2-Way/3-Way SLI: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu, select the Enable CrossFireX™ check box, and select the 4 GPUs combination. Procedure and... driver screen for more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or...
... by graphics cards. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function For 2-Way/3-Way SLI: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu, select the Enable CrossFireX™ check box, and select the 4 GPUs combination. Procedure and... driver screen for more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or...
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... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. - 21 - Use this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The...
... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. - 21 - Use this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The...
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...POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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 access the... or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ...
...POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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 access the... or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ...
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...ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to operate in Native IDE mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support ... Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R South Bridge or config- For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to install operating systems that support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10R South Bridge) Specifies the operating ...
...ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to operate in Native IDE mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support ... Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R South Bridge or config- For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to install operating systems that support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10R South Bridge) Specifies the operating ...
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... will operate 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 enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 53 - nectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in MS...
... will operate 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 enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 53 - nectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in MS...
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... execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install...
... execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install...
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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. 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.
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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 - Drivers Installation
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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. 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.
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Unique Features actual...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Unique Features actual...
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... hard drive data. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file.
... hard drive data. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file.
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... Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Unique Features About Q-Share ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Find the ...Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... in...
... Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Unique Features About Q-Share ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Find the ...Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... in...
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...of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Exits the X.H.D utility:... Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D ...
...of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Exits the X.H.D utility:... Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D ...
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Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "..., it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - If there is more than one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R...
Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "..., it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - If there is more than one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R...