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... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module 16 1-5 Installing the Memory 17 1-5-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-5-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-6 Installing an...
... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module 16 1-5 Installing the Memory 17 1-5-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-5-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-6 Installing an...
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... 2 PCI Express x16 4 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory x16 x8 PCI Express Bus Switch LAN1 LAN2 QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100... x1 x1 x1 (100 MHz) JMicron JMB362 Intel® ICH10R 2 PCI Express x1 x1 2 eSATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
... 2 PCI Express x16 4 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory x16 x8 PCI Express Bus Switch LAN1 LAN2 QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100... x1 x1 x1 (100 MHz) JMicron JMB362 Intel® ICH10R 2 PCI Express x1 x1 2 eSATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Audio (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec ...
... sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Audio (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec ...
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... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to install it is recommended that you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard...
... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to install it is recommended that you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard...
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... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket... CPU. Hardware Installation If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket... CPU. Hardware Installation If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... are installed, a message which says mem- When enabling Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing...
... are installed, a message which says mem- When enabling Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing...
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... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Hardware Installation - 18 - DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the...
... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Hardware Installation - 18 - DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the...
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... CPU overclock LEDs indicate on which indicate the overvoltage level of lighted LEDs. The higher the overclock level, the more the number of the CPU, memory, North Bridge, and South Bridge. FREQ. the green LED lights up when the temperature is illuminated when the temperature exceeds 80oC. LED Off: Normal condition...
... CPU overclock LEDs indicate on which indicate the overvoltage level of lighted LEDs. The higher the overclock level, the more the number of the CPU, memory, North Bridge, and South Bridge. FREQ. the green LED lights up when the temperature is illuminated when the temperature exceeds 80oC. LED Off: Normal condition...
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DDR PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Hardware Installation - 26 - The higher the memory loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the memory loading.
DDR PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Hardware Installation - 26 - The higher the memory loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the memory loading.
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... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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... Latency Time - Auto x tRP - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto } Advanced DRAM Features [Press Enter] Voltage Types Normal Current...UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) } Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A x CAS ...
... Latency Time - Auto x tRP - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto } Advanced DRAM Features [Press Enter] Voltage Types Normal Current...UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) } Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A x CAS ...
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...three different performance levels. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. BIOS Setup - 46 - Disabled Disables this feature. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the ...XMP memory. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance ...
...three different performance levels. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. BIOS Setup - 46 - Disabled Disables this feature. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the ...XMP memory. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance ...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Drive A Halt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [All, But Keyboard] Item Help Menu Level Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Drive A Halt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [All, But Keyboard] Item Help Menu Level Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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... are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically ... No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. Halt On Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Landing Zone Landing zone. Extended...
... are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically ... No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. Halt On Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Landing Zone Landing zone. Extended...
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... Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM...
... Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM...
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... item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to the hard drive. to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to... on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this feature. PCIE x16-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display.
... item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to the hard drive. to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to... on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this feature. PCIE x16-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display.
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... up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the...
... up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the...
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... hard drives are different utilities. Xpress Recovery2 can back up a hard drive than to restore it . System Requirements: • At least 512 MB 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 are different utilities. Xpress Recovery2 can back up a hard drive than to restore it . System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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...You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is...the need to see its information. Before you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock ...
...You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is...the need to see its information. Before you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock ...