Manual
Page 3
...up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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 ...
...up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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 ...
Manual
Page 10
...; 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Support for 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA SLI technology and 3-Way/2-Way ATI Technology CrossFireX™ technology Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - ... graphics card is recommended that you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec Support...
...; 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Support for 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA SLI technology and 3-Way/2-Way ATI Technology CrossFireX™ technology Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - ... graphics card is recommended that you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec Support...
Manual
Page 16
After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and momery moudles.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3 Channel Technology. When enabling 3 Channel mode with two or four modules, it is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same ...
After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and momery moudles.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3 Channel Technology. When enabling 3 Channel mode with two or four modules, it is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same ...
Manual
Page 19
.../three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI ... PCIEX16_2 slots. ) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480, GTX 570, and GTX 580 series...
.../three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI ... PCIEX16_2 slots. ) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480, GTX 570, and GTX 580 series...
Manual
Page 38
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note 2) Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. The...
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note 2) Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. The...
Manual
Page 39
...supports this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to emit PROCHOT... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Depending on...
...supports this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to emit PROCHOT... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Depending on...
Manual
Page 46
...allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) ... please visit Intel's website. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
...allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) ... please visit Intel's website. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
Manual
Page 50
Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Note) This item is installed. (... as the first display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present...
Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Note) This item is installed. (... as the first display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present...
Manual
Page 73
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the devices currently in power-saving mode will light on) 10 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) ...Update (Check for reference only. Unique Features Actual results may vary depending on testing method. - 73 - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is for the latest utility version) • The above data is able to run in a set pe- The Dynamic ...
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the devices currently in power-saving mode will light on) 10 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) ...Update (Check for reference only. Unique Features Actual results may vary depending on testing method. - 73 - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is for the latest utility version) • The above data is able to run in a set pe- The Dynamic ...
Manual
Page 81
...Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. Or you have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. 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. To manually set up a RAID 0 ... the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can click the Xpress Install All...
...Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. Or you have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. 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. To manually set up a RAID 0 ... the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can click the Xpress Install All...
Manual
Page 88
With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the master drive. the recovery drive is Encrypted Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS ... create a RAID array. • By default, only the master drive can be viewed in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4.
With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the master drive. the recovery drive is Encrypted Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS ... create a RAID array. • By default, only the master drive can be viewed in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4.
Manual
Page 89
e. 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. Appendix Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ...
e. 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. Appendix Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ...
Manual
Page 92
PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility. Press ...to execute and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Gigabyte Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to see detailed information...
PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility. Press ...to execute and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Gigabyte Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to see detailed information...
Manual
Page 93
Gigabyte Technology Corp. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set for creating an array (Figure 5). RAID ... special characters) and press . 2. Steps: 1. Appendix Select RAID Mode: Under the Level item, use up or down arrow key to move onto the next step. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Then press to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror) or JBOD (Figure 5). RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block...
Gigabyte Technology Corp. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set for creating an array (Figure 5). RAID ... special characters) and press . 2. Steps: 1. Appendix Select RAID Mode: Under the Level item, use up or down arrow key to move onto the next step. Gigabyte Technology Corp. Then press to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror) or JBOD (Figure 5). RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block...
Manual
Page 94
...WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [fg]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort Appendix - 94 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. Press . Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the items above are typical values: RAID 0-128KB [hi... bar automatically jumps to abort. [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name } HDD0: ST3120026AS } HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB...
...WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [fg]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort Appendix - 94 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. Press . Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the items above are typical values: RAID 0-128KB [hi... bar automatically jumps to abort. [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name } HDD0: ST3120026AS } HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB...
Manual
Page 95
...RAID Inside Members(HDDx) 01 Members: HDD 01 Status: Normal [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 95 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the center of the screen (Figure 9). Select the array and press . RAID Setup Utility... v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Gigabyte Technology Corp. When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Appendix
...RAID Inside Members(HDDx) 01 Members: HDD 01 Status: Normal [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 95 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the center of the screen (Figure 9). Select the array and press . RAID Setup Utility... v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Gigabyte Technology Corp. When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Appendix
Manual
Page 96
... [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB... RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. The selection bar will appear to be deleted; RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0...
... [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB... RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. The selection bar will appear to be deleted; RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0...
Manual
Page 98
... of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to move through tabs. [Selection] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.0.0017 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER...
... of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to move through tabs. [Selection] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.0.0017 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER...
Manual
Page 99
...Back/Exit Figure 5 - 99 - Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 5). Press or on the RAID tab. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC:...hard drives you installed. Then press on the Create VD item. Press on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to add them into the RAID array. Then the RAID Config menu appears (...
...Back/Exit Figure 5 - 99 - Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 5). Press or on the RAID tab. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC:...hard drives you installed. Then press on the Create VD item. Press on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to add them into the RAID array. Then the RAID Config menu appears (...
Manual
Page 100
...Config Size 76.3GB 76.3GB Max Speed Status SATA 3Gb/s FREE SATA 3Gb/s FREE Figure 7 Appendix - 100 - Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] Select free disks to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creating the array. 4.... RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to cancel (Figure 7). VD Name: Enter an array name with...
...Config Size 76.3GB 76.3GB Max Speed Status SATA 3Gb/s FREE SATA 3Gb/s FREE Figure 7 Appendix - 100 - Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] Select free disks to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creating the array. 4.... RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to cancel (Figure 7). VD Name: Enter an array name with...