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... 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. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by any...
... 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. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by any...
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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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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. The box contents are for reference only.
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... the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the...
... the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the...
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... press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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. : Q-Flash Press the key to ... be based on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup...
... press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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. : Q-Flash Press the key to ... be based on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup...
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... or disables RAID for USB devices. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. V1.1+V2.0 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB...
... or disables RAID for USB devices. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. V1.1+V2.0 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB...
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... drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item....or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. You can press Xpress Install to install and press the Install button...
... drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item....or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. You can press Xpress Install to install and press the Install button...
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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. 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 -
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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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... of the hard drive, make sure to restore it. When hard drives are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with SP3 or later; Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that has the...
... of the hard drive, make sure to restore it. When hard drives are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with SP3 or later; Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is an utility that has the...
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...Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). After you use the... wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 8 2. GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Figure 9 C.
...Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). After you use the... wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 8 2. GA-73VM-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/31/2007-NF73-6A61NG03C-00 Figure 9 C.
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Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable ... is unable to start. 3. 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...
Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable ... is unable to start. 3. 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...
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... drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk.(Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with...
... drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk.(Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with...
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This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 73 - When the "Clear MBR?" To delete the array, press in the BIOS.) Boot BBS MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Now, you ...
This indicates that you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 73 - When the "Clear MBR?" To delete the array, press in the BIOS.) Boot BBS MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Now, you ...
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... bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. Press to exit when finished. (Note 1) (Note 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 For AHCI...installation of all, copy the driver for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you to install the SATA AHCI driver in your optical drive folder, double click the MENU. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Figure 3 - 74 ...
... bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. Press to exit when finished. (Note 1) (Note 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 For AHCI...installation of all, copy the driver for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you to install the SATA AHCI driver in your optical drive folder, double click the MENU. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard Figure 3 - 74 ...
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...devices installed in your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 75 - A. Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the next screen.... Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you have any ...
...devices installed in your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 75 - A. Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the next screen.... Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you have any ...
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... for use with Windows, press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 3 below will appear. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 76 - Select the SCSI Adapter you will load support for the following list...4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID driver again from the motherboard driver disk. (Note) The selectable item(s) displayed in Figure 4 appears, you do not want from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S....
... for use with Windows, press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to select NVIDIA RAID Driver and press . The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 3 below will appear. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 76 - Select the SCSI Adapter you will load support for the following list...4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID driver again from the motherboard driver disk. (Note) The selectable item(s) displayed in Figure 4 appears, you do not want from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S....
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...disk controllers for use with the Windows XP installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you do not want to Setup. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. When the screen ...below appears, press to run on your computer. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. To quit Setup without installing Windows...
...disk controllers for use with the Windows XP installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you do not want to Setup. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. When the screen ...below appears, press to run on your computer. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you can proceed with Windows, press ENTER. To quit Setup without installing Windows...
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... to that only one RAID array exists in advance during the OS installation process. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Save the downloaded file to your floppy disk (Figure 8). (You should go to GIGABYTE's website to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver first. B. Installing Windows Vista (Note) (The procedure below assumes that below appears (RAID...
... to that only one RAID array exists in advance during the OS installation process. GA-73VM-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Save the downloaded file to your floppy disk (Figure 8). (You should go to GIGABYTE's website to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver first. B. Installing Windows Vista (Note) (The procedure below assumes that below appears (RAID...
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Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 9 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 10 - 79 - Figure 9 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive. 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). Appendix
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 9 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 10 - 79 - Figure 9 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive. 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). Appendix