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... Classifications In order to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this... without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. 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....
... Classifications In order to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this... without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. 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....
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... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique... Cloud OC...77 4-8 TouchBIOS...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 91 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 Configuring...
... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique... Cloud OC...77 4-8 TouchBIOS...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 91 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 Configuring...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-X79-UD5 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 and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-X79-UD5 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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..., fully tighten the four screws. Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with a screw driver. Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
..., fully tighten the four screws. Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with a screw driver. Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - Remove the metal ...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - Remove the metal ...
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... Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD... sufficient power is selected and click Apply. Select the GPU combination you install.) C-2. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. ) Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note )/SLI bridge connectors...
... Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD... sufficient power is selected and click Apply. Select the GPU combination you install.) C-2. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. ) Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note )/SLI bridge connectors...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && VIA 1394 Controller Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) && LAN PXE Boot Option ...3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB 2.0 Devices (Intel X79 Chipset) Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controllers integrated with the Intel X79 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Intel SATA Control Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && VIA 1394 Controller Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) && LAN PXE Boot Option ...3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB 2.0 Devices (Intel X79 Chipset) Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controllers integrated with the Intel X79 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Intel SATA Control Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel...
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This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 ...
This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 ...
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... the SATA controllers. - 55 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Disabled Disables...
... the SATA controllers. - 55 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Disabled Disables...
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...) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the...
...) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the...
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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 - 60 -
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 - 60 -
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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. - 61 -
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. - 61 -
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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. 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 - 62 -
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 - 62 -
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... example, When hard drives are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. A. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up /restore the first physical...
... example, When hard drives are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. A. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up /restore the first physical...
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... is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to store the backup image file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to access Xpress Recovery2...
... is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to store the backup image file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to access Xpress Recovery2...
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... Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to configure the data sharing settings. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool.
... Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to configure the data sharing settings. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool.
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... set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. 4-6 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 individually install the X.H.D utility later. All...
... set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. 4-6 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 individually install the X.H.D utility later. All...
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... is more than one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP (Note 3) setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) •• An empty... formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers A. To install Windows XP 64- mance of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes To configure ...want to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit.
... is more than one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP (Note 3) setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) •• An empty... formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers A. To install Windows XP 64- mance of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes To configure ...want to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit.
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... SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 83 - Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Exit RAID...
... SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 83 - Now, you can proceed to cancel (Figure 6). All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Exit RAID...
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... drive(s) to IDE or AHCI mode, it and then press on the RAID tab and select Delete VD. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to confirm (Figure 10). Appendix - 90 - Delete the RAID Array: To...
... drive(s) to IDE or AHCI mode, it and then press on the RAID tab and select Delete VD. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to confirm (Figure 10). Appendix - 90 - Delete the RAID Array: To...