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Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Installing the operating system and drivers to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA ...
Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Installing the operating system and drivers to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA ...
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...-click it to install the operating system. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology...
...-click it to install the operating system. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology...
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... of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." 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. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is...
... of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." 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. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is...
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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 Features 63 4-1 ...Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 102 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 102 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 104 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
... 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 Features 63 4-1 ...Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 102 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 102 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 104 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
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Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports • The box contents above ...
Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports • The box contents above ...
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... straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
... straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
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... the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. C-2. C. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ... card on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 slot. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - System Requirements - One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector ...
... the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. C-2. C. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ... card on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 slot. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - System Requirements - One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector ...
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... (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. BIOS Setup - 34 - A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access...
... (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. BIOS Setup - 34 - A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access...
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...to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be shared with other device. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables ...
...to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be shared with other device. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables ...
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..., the Status field will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the settings to take effect. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on...
..., the Status field will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the settings to take effect. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on...
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..., "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install on...
..., "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install on...
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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. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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 - 60 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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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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 it. The latest version of an item to install. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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 it. The latest version of an item to install. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of it . A. actual size requirements vary, depending on the first...
... back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of it . A. actual size requirements vary, depending on the first...
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Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Go to ...
Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Go to ...
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... : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit... Directions for using...
... : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit... Directions for using...
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... the X.H.D utility later. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to load the SATA controller driver first. 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 the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: ... the X.H.D utility. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new ...
... the X.H.D utility later. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to load the SATA controller driver first. 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 the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: ... the X.H.D utility. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new ...
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...is set to the rear of the RAID set 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 Z68 SATA Controllers A. C. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If there is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s ...
...is set to the rear of the RAID set 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 Z68 SATA Controllers A. C. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If there is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s ...
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... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure 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. - 85 - Delete RAID Volume 5. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the...
... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure 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. - 85 - Delete RAID Volume 5. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the...