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... revision of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-...related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our...
... revision of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-...related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62...Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 74 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 80 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 80 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62...Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 74 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 80 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 80 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-73VM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk 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 above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-73VM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk 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 above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before...
...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before...
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... system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed... first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...
... system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed... first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...
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... memory allocated for the SATA controller. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard...
... memory allocated for the SATA controller. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard...
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... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan the system and then list all... the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which ...
... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan the system and then list all... the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which ...
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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...; For example, when hard drives are installed. • The amount of it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it .
...; For example, when hard drives are installed. • The amount of it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it .
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GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Figure 9 C. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for ... message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to search the...
GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Figure 9 C. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for ... message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to search the...
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...unable to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. C. Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT... OK. - 65 - 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. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Before You Begin: 1....
...unable to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. C. Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT... OK. - 65 - 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. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Before You Begin: 1....
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C . Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 69 - If you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to... the Onboard SATA Controller A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure a RAID array in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and ...
C . Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 69 - If you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to... the Onboard SATA Controller A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure a RAID array in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and ...
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This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 73 - RAID Mode: Striped Stripe Width : 2 Array 1: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G - Now, you have created (Figure 7). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot ...
This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 73 - RAID Mode: Striped Stripe Width : 2 Array 1: NVIDIA STRIPE 233.57G - Now, you have created (Figure 7). (Note: BBS stands for BIOS Boot ...
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...operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process (Note 1) . For example, in the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3).A command ...Driver Diskette (Required for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may directly load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation process. From your system. For installing Windows Vista, you to the next section, "5-1-3." GA-73VM-S2...
...operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process (Note 1) . For example, in the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3).A command ...Driver Diskette (Required for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may directly load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation process. From your system. For installing Windows Vista, you to the next section, "5-1-3." GA-73VM-S2...
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... and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Currently, Setup will be a few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). A. Figure 1 Step 2:... have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Appendix After pressing , there will load support for the following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives,...
... and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Currently, Setup will be a few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). A. Figure 1 Step 2:... have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Appendix After pressing , there will load support for the following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives,...
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..., using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Later, when a screen similar to that in Figure 3. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 76 - NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Windows Setup Setup will appear. Select NVIDIA ...nForce Storage Controller and press . Step 3: When installing the RAID driver, for example, if Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu (Note) similar to that in Figure 4 appears, you want to ...
..., using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Later, when a screen similar to that in Figure 3. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 76 - NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Windows Setup Setup will appear. Select NVIDIA ...nForce Storage Controller and press . Step 3: When installing the RAID driver, for example, if Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu (Note) similar to that in Figure 4 appears, you want to ...
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...not want to run on your computer. Windows Setup Setup will be finished in about one minute. The driver installation will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, ...S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you do not have any device support disks from the floppy disk. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To...
...not want to run on your computer. Windows Setup Setup will be finished in about one minute. The driver installation will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, ...S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you do not have any device support disks from the floppy disk. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To...
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... stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 7). GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Finally, insert the floppy disk and browse to the floppy disk.) Figure 8 (Note) For AHCI drives, installation of Windows Vista does not require you to install the SATA AHCI driver in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 8). (You should go to GIGABYTE's website to...
... stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 7). GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Finally, insert the floppy disk and browse to the floppy disk.) Figure 8 (Note) For AHCI drives, installation of Windows Vista does not require you to install the SATA AHCI driver in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 8). (You should go to GIGABYTE's website to...
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Appendix Figure 10 - 79 - Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 9 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next. Select the RAID hard drive onto which you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 10). Figure 9 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive.
Appendix Figure 10 - 79 - Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 9 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next. Select the RAID hard drive onto which you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 10). Figure 9 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive.