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..., read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
..., read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
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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 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are...
.... The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an ...
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... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...
... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. •...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. •...
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...chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that came with two or more than two CrossFire cards, select the GPU combination you want to the manual of your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - Step 3: Plug the display...slot. For the latest GPU support information, please refer to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Refer to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon™ HD 6800...
...chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that came with two or more than two CrossFire cards, select the GPU combination you want to the manual of your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - Step 3: Plug the display...slot. For the latest GPU support information, please refer to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Refer to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon™ HD 6800...
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... the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For infoSrmation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to work or...
... the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For infoSrmation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to work or...
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... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power...
... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power...
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.... `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. The adjustable range is present only when you to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note...by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with five ...
.... `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. The adjustable range is present only when you to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note...by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with five ...
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... Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the memory frequency. Options are synchronous...settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to your memory specification. BIOS Setup
... Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the memory frequency. Options are synchronous...settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to your memory specification. BIOS Setup
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... BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to increase memory performance and stability. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
... BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to increase memory performance and stability. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
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... Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different...
... Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different...
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You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to ... fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds...
You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to ... fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds...
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... allows you to make changes to all . - 49 - 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. is set the desired value. && System...
... allows you to make changes to all . - 49 - 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. is set the desired value. && System...
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... ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 ...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item...
... ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 ...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item...
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.... In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to confirm. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 931...
.... In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to confirm. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 931...
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.... Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to Non-RAID "Degrad2e.d DvoeluetmeeRaAnIdDdVisokluamvaeilable for more details). Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt and press . Acceleration...
.... Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to Non-RAID "Degrad2e.d DvoeluetmeeRaAnIdDdVisokluamvaeilable for more details). Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt and press . Acceleration...
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... access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main...without having to a hard drive in system malfunction. - 79 - Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash you from the ..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash.
... access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main...without having to a hard drive in system malfunction. - 79 - Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash you from the ..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash.
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... Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Failure to do so may not boot. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching...: Click Save to File to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). Change the Boot-up logo with your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Using @...
... Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Failure to do so may not boot. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching...: Click Save to File to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). Change the Boot-up logo with your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Using @...
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... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. •• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear...
... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. •• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear...