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... 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 76 5-1-3 Installing...
... 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 76 5-1-3 Installing...
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Box Contents GA-73UM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The ...
Box Contents GA-73UM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The ...
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... for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -
... for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -
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...• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to this port. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default. Connect a... 15-pin D-Sub connector. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices Properties>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP... system. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 18 -
...• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to this port. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default. Connect a... 15-pin D-Sub connector. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices Properties>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP... system. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 18 -
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... PowerDVD 7.3 (Note: Hardware Acceleration is not supported) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - A. Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Mic...
... PowerDVD 7.3 (Note: Hardware Acceleration is not supported) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - A. Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Mic...
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... Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . When the power is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu... options, you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power ...
... Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . When the power is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu... options, you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power ...
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... system; PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. Options are: 16M, 32M, 64M, 128M (default), 256M, Disabled. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 40 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
... system; PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. Options are: 16M, 32M, 64M, 128M (default), 256M, Disabled. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 40 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
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... LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. it will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is the...
... LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. it will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is the...
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..., the system appears to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Disabled ) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 45 - BIOS Setup The system can be resumed at least 1A on Suspend) sleep state (default). If the power...
..., the system appears to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Disabled ) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 45 - BIOS Setup The system can be resumed at least 1A on Suspend) sleep state (default). If the power...
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... password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 46 - Note: When using this function. (Default) Double Click Double ...Day of Month Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on the ...
... password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 46 - Note: When using this function. (Default) Double Click Double ...Day of Month Alarm : Turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on the ...
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... is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the dialog box. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or ... select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system.
... is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the dialog box. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or ... select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system.
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...). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems...
...). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems...
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... and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 60 - Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. When...
... and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 60 - Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. When...
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..., go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8 2. GA-73UM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/17/2007-NF73-6A61NG01C-00 Figure 9 C. When ... 3. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2...
..., go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8 2. GA-73UM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/17/2007-NF73-6A61NG01C-00 Figure 9 C. When ... 3. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2...
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...BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 64 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is potentially risky,...@BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. GA-73UM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...
...BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Before You Begin: 1. Restart the system. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 64 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is potentially risky,...@BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. GA-73UM-S2H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...
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... 4. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility.... • Accessing the @BIOS utility. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Before You...
... 4. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility.... • Accessing the @BIOS utility. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Before You...
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...HEALTH 5. Function LEDs 9. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. and M.I .B. 3. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Unique Features SMART FAN 4. OVERCLOCKING... doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - GO 6. GIGABYTE Logo 10. C.I.A./M.I .B. Display Field 8. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage ...
...HEALTH 5. Function LEDs 9. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. and M.I .B. 3. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Unique Features SMART FAN 4. OVERCLOCKING... doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - GO 6. GIGABYTE Logo 10. C.I.A./M.I .B. Display Field 8. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage ...
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... must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of RAM installed in your computer's performance. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 70 - 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to Computer. Click Apply and then OK to turn on the USB flash drive...
... must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of RAM installed in your computer's performance. GA-73UM-S2H Motherboard - 70 - 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to Computer. Click Apply and then OK to turn on the USB flash drive...
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... SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.
... SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.
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... the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is 64 KB. You can press the key to move from 4 KB to the installation of Windows operating system. Step 3: In the RAID Mode field, use the up or down arrow key to select a RAID mode. In the Stripe Block field, use...
... the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is 64 KB. You can press the key to move from 4 KB to the installation of Windows operating system. Step 3: In the RAID Mode field, use the up or down arrow key to select a RAID mode. In the Stripe Block field, use...