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... 10 Marvell 88SE9182 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to install it in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s Chipset North ...: Intel® ICH10R Memory 6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at x16 (PCIEX16_1...
... 10 Marvell 88SE9182 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to install it in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s Chipset North ...: Intel® ICH10R Memory 6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at x16 (PCIEX16_1...
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... Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware...
... Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware...
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...performance is selected. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. System Requirements - The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two/three cards. C. is enabled. (Note)...Browse to the manual of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. The 2-Way SLI and 2-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7, Vista, XP operating systems - Current GPUs that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed...
...performance is selected. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. System Requirements - The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two/three cards. C. is enabled. (Note)...Browse to the manual of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. The 2-Way SLI and 2-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7, Vista, XP operating systems - Current GPUs that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed...
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When the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily...
When the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily...
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... for daily use. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you enter BIOS Setup. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB...
... for daily use. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you enter BIOS Setup. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB...
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...or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. If the system BIOS is present only when you to set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16-1 Sets the PCI ...BIOS Setup - 50 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/...
...or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. If the system BIOS is present only when you to set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16-1 Sets the PCI ...BIOS Setup - 50 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/...
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... Suspend) sleep state. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at any time. S1(POS) Enables the system to be effective. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode...
... Suspend) sleep state. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at any time. S1(POS) Enables the system to be effective. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode...
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... is set to be turned on by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to accept. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note... known awake state upon the return of power from an AC power loss. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to Enabled, the following three functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, ...
... is set to be turned on by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to accept. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note... known awake state upon the return of power from an AC power loss. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to Enabled, the following three functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, ...
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...box will appear asking whether to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. ...optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will...
...box will appear asking whether to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. ...optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will...
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... and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data). • It is recommended to... back up a hard drive than to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can ...
... and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data). • It is recommended to... back up a hard drive than to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can ...
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... Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to ensure normal system operation. Guerrilla F1h . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/11/2011-X58-ICH10... file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through... having to enter Q-Flash. Before You Begin 1. G1. During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™...
... Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to ensure normal system operation. Guerrilla F1h . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/11/2011-X58-ICH10... file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through... having to enter Q-Flash. Before You Begin 1. G1. During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™...
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... Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on -screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is unable to start. 3. C....Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Before You Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Make sure...
... Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on -screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is unable to start. 3. C....Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Before You Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Make sure...
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... 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan speed... system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to install additional software. Unique Features - 72 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). ...
... 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan speed... system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to install additional software. Unique Features - 72 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). ...
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...: Click the Settings button on the main menu. You can use these images to restore your files from the backup image • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. • Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need to select the destination partition in... Windows for ten minutes. The right pane will display the backed-up a partition as an image file every hour. Unique Features SMART Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows ...
...: Click the Settings button on the main menu. You can use these images to restore your files from the backup image • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. • Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need to select the destination partition in... Windows for ten minutes. The right pane will display the backed-up a partition as an image file every hour. Unique Features SMART Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows ...
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... backup. Select a partition backup created on the main menu. 2. If needed, be deleted and replaced with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only): Steps: 1. When the Windows installation screen appears, select your backup is a new feature that you created earlier and then click Next. 5. Instructions: Enter the... 3. Select the partition where your language and click Next. 3. Confirm whether to restart your computer using the original Windows installation disk: In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors, use and then follow the on-screen instructions to the Help file of your...
... backup. Select a partition backup created on the main menu. 2. If needed, be deleted and replaced with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only): Steps: 1. When the Windows installation screen appears, select your backup is a new feature that you created earlier and then click Next. 5. Instructions: Enter the... 3. Select the partition where your language and click Next. 3. Confirm whether to restart your computer using the original Windows installation disk: In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors, use and then follow the on-screen instructions to the Help file of your...
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...ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to expand its capacity. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your data to ...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 Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make ...
...ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to expand its capacity. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your data to ...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 Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make ...
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... - 82 - Step 2: Step 3: Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be able to version 7.0 or later. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network...
... - 82 - Step 2: Step 3: Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be able to version 7.0 or later. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network...
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... array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is more than one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Before you begin Please...
... array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is more than one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Before you begin Please...
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Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). All ...
Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). All ...
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C. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID setup utility. Press + to ...enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 ...
C. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID setup utility. Press + to ...enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 ...