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... should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. IDE mode not supported 5. An SSD with SP1 2. After entering all of the commands, be used to create the store partition (if the SSD is unallocated, ...the required partition (it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. Step 2: Select the SSD on the SATA hard drive. System Requirements 1. Intel Rapid Start...
... should be at the C:\> command prompt and press ). At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. IDE mode not supported 5. An SSD with SP1 2. After entering all of the commands, be used to create the store partition (if the SSD is unallocated, ...the required partition (it is assumed Windows 7 is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. Step 2: Select the SSD on the SATA hard drive. System Requirements 1. Intel Rapid Start...
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...than 4 GB of physical memory is enabled. l Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. l (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated...channel audio, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. OO Only for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the...
...than 4 GB of physical memory is enabled. l Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. l (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated...channel audio, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. OO Only for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the...
User Manual
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... 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system ...
... 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system ...
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... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel B: DDR3_2, DDR3_4...
... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel B: DDR3_2, DDR3_4...
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... halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present... only when you to set the system memory multiplier. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that is ...
... halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present... only when you to set the system memory multiplier. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that is ...
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... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, ...Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 39 - Options are synchronous to those under the same items...
... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, ...Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 39 - Options are synchronous to those under the same items...
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... graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Auto) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or... you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled...
... graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Auto) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or... you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled...
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... day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be... keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Event Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. BIOS Setup - 50 -
... day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be... keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Event Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. BIOS Setup - 50 -
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... system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •...it . For example, a backup file created with SP3 or later, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. •• As Xpress Recovery2...
... system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •...it . For example, a backup file created with SP3 or later, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. •• As Xpress Recovery2...
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...be sure to enhance system performance. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of these changes to take effect. •• Easy... need to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to -use your own sound file (.wav file). The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also ...
...be sure to enhance system performance. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of these changes to take effect. •• Easy... need to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to -use your own sound file (.wav file). The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also ...
User Manual
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...the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Unique Features - 68 - AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Intel...command prompt and press ). "X" is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. System Requirements 1. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Refer to Control Panel > System and Security...
...the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Unique Features - 68 - AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Intel...command prompt and press ). "X" is to create a partition equal to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. System Requirements 1. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Refer to Control Panel > System and Security...