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... the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV...
... the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV...
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... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1...4-6 SMART Recovery 66 4-7 Auto Green...67 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 79 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 79 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 82 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 83 5-2-4 Using ...
... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1...4-6 SMART Recovery 66 4-7 Auto Green...67 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 75 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 79 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 79 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 82 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 83 5-2-4 Using ...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 GA-780T-D3L motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 GA-780T-D3L motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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...for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ... be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Support for the latest CPU support list.) 4400 MT/s ...
...for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ... be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Support for the latest CPU support list.) 4400 MT/s ...
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... that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with...
... that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with...
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.... Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
.... Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept...BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during...
To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept...BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during...
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.... - 37 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. BIOS Setup If not, the BIOS will...
.... - 37 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. BIOS Setup If not, the BIOS will...
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... the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy...
... the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy...
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... SP1 (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 new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device...
... SP1 (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 new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 52 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 53 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 53 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). •• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it. Before You Begin...
... size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). •• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it. Before You Begin...
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... (10 GB or more is recommended; Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Please...
... (10 GB or more is recommended; Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Please...
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... 2. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to share your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes...
... 2. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to share your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes...
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...in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP ... hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable...
...in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP ... hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable...
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... the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 ...correct BIOS settings, you want to install Windows?" The locations of the driver. A. screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 75 - Installing Windows 7/...
... the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 ...correct BIOS settings, you want to install Windows?" The locations of the driver. A. screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 75 - Installing Windows 7/...
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.... Figure 2 Appendix - 76 - For example, from the menu and press . Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you 're... using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you need to a floppy disk....
.... Figure 2 Appendix - 76 - For example, from the menu and press . Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you 're... using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you need to a floppy disk....
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...setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." After the driver installation, you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . AMD AHCI ...from the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy ...
...setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." After the driver installation, you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . AMD AHCI ...from the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy ...