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... a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your data to the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. A. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to...you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure...
... a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your data to the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. A. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to...you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure...
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... copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to assist in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, 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.
... copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to assist in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, 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.
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Table of Contents 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 ... Panel Connectors 22 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Switches 24 1-11 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 51 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 53 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 55 2-7 Power Management Setup 59 2-8 PC Health Status 61...
Table of Contents 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 ... Panel Connectors 22 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Switches 24 1-11 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 51 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 53 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 55 2-7 Power Management Setup 59 2-8 PC Health Status 61...
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...70 Chapter 4 Unique Features 71 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 71 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™... 2 79 4-5 Q-Share...81 4-6 Smart 6™ ...82 4-7 Auto Green...85 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 86 4-9 Teaming 87 Chapter 5 Appendix...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
...70 Chapter 4 Unique Features 71 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 71 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™... 2 79 4-5 Q-Share...81 4-6 Smart 6™ ...82 4-7 Auto Green...85 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 86 4-9 Teaming 87 Chapter 5 Appendix...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
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... (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 Speaker Out Side Speaker...
... (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 Speaker Out Side Speaker...
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... fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...
... fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...
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...8226; Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. ory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in the DDR3_1... or DDR3_3. • When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says mem- If you begin 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 the...
...8226; Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. ory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in the DDR3_1... or DDR3_3. • When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says mem- If you begin 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 the...
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... card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). ...card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin...
... card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). ...card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin...
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... be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by your SATA hard drive. 12) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. G.QBOFM Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end...
... be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by your SATA hard drive. 12) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. G.QBOFM Pin No. Please connect the L-shaped end...
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... in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. PW+ PWSPEAK+ ...LED, Yellow/Purple): System Status LED Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the...
... in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. PW+ PWSPEAK+ ...LED, Yellow/Purple): System Status LED Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the...
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...not flash the BIOS. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially ... battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS ...
...not flash the BIOS. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially ... battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS ...
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.... : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD7 D33 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QC0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
.... : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD7 D33 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QC0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
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... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the screen. Submenu Help While in the Main Menu... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions ...
... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the screen. Submenu Help While in the Main Menu... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions ...
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...61550; Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. It allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive ...settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. ...
...61550; Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. It allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive ...settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. ...
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...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto x tRP - Auto...
...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto x tRP - Auto...
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BIOS Setup - 42 - CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) ...
BIOS Setup - 42 - CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) ...
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... and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating...
... and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating...
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... Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 44 - Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Isochronous Support Determines whether to set the QPI clock ratio. Options are : Auto (default), x12...
... Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 44 - Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Isochronous Support Determines whether to set the QPI clock ratio. Options are : Auto (default), x12...
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... the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of CPU base clock. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU base clock.
... the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of CPU base clock. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU base clock.
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...items below to operate at its best performance level. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to read the SPD data on the XMP memory... is set the system memory multiplier. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; BIOS Setup - 46 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value...
...items below to operate at its best performance level. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to read the SPD data on the XMP memory... is set the system memory multiplier. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; BIOS Setup - 46 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value...