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... specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, 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. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ...
... specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, 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. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ...
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... 69 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 69 3-2 Application Software 70 3-3 Technical Manuals 70 3-4 Contact...71 3-5 System...71 3-6 Download Center 72 3-7 New Utilities...72 Chapter 4 Unique Features 73...SATA Hard Drive(s 91 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 91 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 99 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 105 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 110 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 112 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 125 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel ...
... 69 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 69 3-2 Application Software 70 3-3 Technical Manuals 70 3-4 Contact...71 3-5 System...71 3-6 Download Center 72 3-7 New Utilities...72 Chapter 4 Unique Features 73...SATA Hard Drive(s 91 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 91 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 99 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 105 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 110 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 112 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 125 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel ...
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...-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X58A-UD9 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit One...
...-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X58A-UD9 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit One...
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... it is securely seated in your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express...
... it is securely seated in your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express...
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A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with the bridge connector to be inserted with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Current NVIDIA GPUs that support 4-Way SLI technology include the GTX 285.) - CrossFireX (Note 1)/SLI bridge connector(s) - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire.../three/four cards. (To set up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Note the direction of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current ATI GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technology include the Radeon HD 3800 series, Radeon HD 4800 and Radeon HD 5800 series...
A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with the bridge connector to be inserted with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Current NVIDIA GPUs that support 4-Way SLI technology include the GTX 285.) - CrossFireX (Note 1)/SLI bridge connector(s) - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire.../three/four cards. (To set up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Note the direction of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current ATI GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technology include the Radeon HD 3800 series, Radeon HD 4800 and Radeon HD 5800 series...
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...box. For 4-Way SLI: Browse to the Set SLI and PhysX configuration screen and ensure PhysX and 3-way are enabled. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 21 - C-2. For 3-Way SLI: Browse to the Set SLI and PhysX configuration...cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards. To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu, select the Enable CrossFireX™ check box, and select the 3 GPUs combination....
...box. For 4-Way SLI: Browse to the Set SLI and PhysX configuration screen and ensure PhysX and 3-way are enabled. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 21 - C-2. For 3-Way SLI: Browse to the Set SLI and PhysX configuration...cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards. To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu, select the Enable CrossFireX™ check box, and select the 3 GPUs combination....
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD9 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/15/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. 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 Q-Flash...
The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD9 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/15/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. 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 Q-Flash...
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... POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this item to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
... POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this item to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
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... such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the SATA controller; SATA3 Firmware Selection Determines whether to AHCI mode. RAID/IDE... Enables RAID for instructions on configuring a RAID array. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures...
... such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the SATA controller; SATA3 Firmware Selection Determines whether to AHCI mode. RAID/IDE... Enables RAID for instructions on configuring a RAID array. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures...
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... and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. After the system restart, ..."Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 69 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) ...
... and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. After the system restart, ..."Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 69 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 70 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 70 -
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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. - 71 -
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. - 71 -
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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. Drivers Installation - 72 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
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. Drivers Installation - 72 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
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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 installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
... 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 installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
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... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. C. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Go...
... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. C. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Go...
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... the shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 83 - Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder...
... the shared data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 83 - Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder...
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... 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can go ...earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to load the SATA controller driver first. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Or you 'll not be recognized during the ...
... 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can go ...earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to load the SATA controller driver first. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Or you 'll not be recognized during the ...
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... speed of distant image(s). Select Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility and click Install. Unique Features Fault tolerance on your system when completed. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Step 2: Click the Start icon . work switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard...
... speed of distant image(s). Select Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility and click Install. Unique Features Fault tolerance on your system when completed. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Step 2: Click the Start icon . work switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard...
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... when the SATA controller is more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. C. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID, you may..., it is recommended that you do not want to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If there is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 91 - Appendix Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID...
... when the SATA controller is more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. C. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID, you may..., it is recommended that you do not want to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If there is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 91 - Appendix Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID...
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... Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID Volume 5. Now, you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 95 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Recovery Volume...
... Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID Volume 5. Now, you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 95 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Recovery Volume...