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...it is assumed Windows 7 is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the partition you want to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. For example, to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart...An SSD with SP1 2. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. System Requirements 1. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. IDE mode not supported 5. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be at the C:\> command prompt and press ).
...it is assumed Windows 7 is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the partition you want to the maximum memory capacity supported on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. For example, to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart...An SSD with SP1 2. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. System Requirements 1. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. IDE mode not supported 5. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be at the C:\> command prompt and press ).
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... that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 slot; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port...
... that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 slot; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port...
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... Up to 8 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the devices being connected. 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6/7/8/9) supporting up to 4 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Hardware Installation Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Internal Connectors ... the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 4 ports...
... Up to 8 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the devices being connected. 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6/7/8/9) supporting up to 4 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Hardware Installation Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Internal Connectors ... the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 4 ports...
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... fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7 E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port(s) on the CPU/system cooler...
... fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7 E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port(s) on the CPU/system cooler...
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... that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the ...computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU ...
... that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the ...computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU ...
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... DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - A memory module can 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... before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 ...
... DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - A memory module can 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... before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 ...
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...card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the... slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of...
...card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the... slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of...
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... screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) (Note 2) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/... - Procedure and driver screen for more graphics cards are dependent on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480,...
... screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) (Note 2) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/... - Procedure and driver screen for more graphics cards are dependent on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480,...
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...electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 21 - The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. Do not rock it straight out from ...is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. DisplayPort DisplayPort is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster Audio formats. The HDMI port is one of ...
...electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 21 - The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. Do not rock it straight out from ...is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. DisplayPort DisplayPort is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster Audio formats. The HDMI port is one of ...
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...but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Before using this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps...Configurations for line in a 5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI,...
...but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Before using this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps...Configurations for line in a 5.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI,...
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...cables to the fan headers to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire). For 4-way CrossFireX™/SLI,...the ATX4P connector to ensure system1 2s3tability. Definition 1 NC BIOS Switcher (SW4) 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND 15 6 GND 7 VCC Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 8 VCC 9 VCC 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 +12V 14 +12V 15 +12V F_AUDIO(H) F_USB30 TPM w/housing 4/5) CPU_FAN/FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4 (Fan...
...cables to the fan headers to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect it is the ground wire). For 4-way CrossFireX™/SLI,...the ATX4P connector to ensure system1 2s3tability. Definition 1 NC BIOS Switcher (SW4) 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND 15 6 GND 7 VCC Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 8 VCC 9 VCC 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 +12V 14 +12V 15 +12V F_AUDIO(H) F_USB30 TPM w/housing 4/5) CPU_FAN/FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4 (Fan...
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... Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the two connectors with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The "SATA3 0" and "SATA3 1" connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. G.QBOFM SATA3 7 7 11 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7) ... SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with the "SATA2 2/3/4/5" and mSATA connectors. (Note) Refer to be implemented on configuring a RAID array. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Definition SATA2 1 GND 7 1 53 2 TXP 7 1 42 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 ...
... Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the two connectors with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The "SATA3 0" and "SATA3 1" connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. G.QBOFM SATA3 7 7 11 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7) ... SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with the "SATA2 2/3/4/5" and mSATA connectors. (Note) Refer to be implemented on configuring a RAID array. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Definition SATA2 1 GND 7 1 53 2 TXP 7 1 42 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 ...
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... Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Hardware Installation G.QBOFM Pin No. Definition GSATA3 7 19 7 18 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND G A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two...
... Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Hardware Installation G.QBOFM Pin No. Definition GSATA3 7 19 7 18 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND G A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two...
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... BIOS configurations). - 33 - DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"... that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 14) CLR_CVMolOtagSe m(Cealseuraemr eCntMmoOduSle(JX5u8mA-OpCe...
... BIOS configurations). - 33 - DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"... that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 14) CLR_CVMolOtagSe m(Cealseuraemr eCntMmoOduSle(JX5u8mA-OpCe...
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...(X DIP 1 23 1 23 1 Hardware Installation - 34 - Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIO Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1 10 11 1 10 F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 20 11 1 20 F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT Pin No. TPM 12 D23 SSRX1+...15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to this header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. You can support the ON/OFF Charge functionw./housing •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into a free 3.5" ...
...(X DIP 1 23 1 23 1 Hardware Installation - 34 - Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIO Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1 10 11 1 10 F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 20 11 1 20 F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT Pin No. TPM 12 D23 SSRX1+...15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to this header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. You can support the ON/OFF Charge functionw./housing •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into a free 3.5" ...
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...Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems that supports this function. This feature only works for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: ...Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note...
...Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems that supports this function. This feature only works for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: ...Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note...
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...Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat ... module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables...
...Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat ... module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables...
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... (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to...
... (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to...
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... (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64...will be presented here. Options are connected. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. For example, you want to enter the submenu that presents the devices of ...
... (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64...will be presented here. Options are connected. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. For example, you want to enter the submenu that presents the devices of ...
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...54 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Press on this ...confirm the password. Press again when prompted to confirm. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Administrator Password Allows you to configure a user password. You ...
...54 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Press on this ...confirm the password. Press again when prompted to confirm. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Administrator Password Allows you to configure a user password. You ...