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...&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product,...be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For instructions on how to the specifications and ...
...&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product,...be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For instructions on how to the specifications and ...
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... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 ... Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 87 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 92 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 105 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 105 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 107 5-2-3 ...
... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 ... Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 87 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 92 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 105 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 105 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 107 5-2-3 ...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-790XTA-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-790XTA-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
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... with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the slot to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Install the driver provided with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift...
... with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the slot to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Install the driver provided with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift...
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...bridge connectors in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. System Requirements - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of your graphics cards for enabling ...(Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. C.
...bridge connectors in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. System Requirements - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of your graphics cards for enabling ...(Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. C.
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... key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is set to accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-790XTA-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA ...and enable hot plug functionality for one time only. BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will ...
... key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is set to accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-790XTA-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA ...and enable hot plug functionality for one time only. BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will ...
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... state. 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 accept. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS...
... state. 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 accept. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS...
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... LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 49 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Refer to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface ...(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable advanced...
... LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 49 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Refer to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface ...(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable advanced...
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...click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then ...autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your mouse and select...
...click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then ...autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Drivers Installation You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your mouse and select...
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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 - 60 - 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 - 60 - 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. - 61 -
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. - 61 -
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Drivers Installation - 62 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 62 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... you to back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, when hard drives are installed. • The amount of the hard drive, make...
... you to back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, when hard drives are installed. • The amount of the hard drive, make...
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... Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to check disk allocation...
... Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to check disk allocation...
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...Option Connect ... Unique Features Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : ...Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 73 - Disable Incoming Folder ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with data sharing enabled ...
...Option Connect ... Unique Features Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : ...Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 73 - Disable Incoming Folder ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with data sharing enabled ...
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... operating system. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0~SATA2_5 ports are supported by the AMD SB750 South Bridge.) Then...hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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. If there is more than one SATA controller on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller...
... operating system. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0~SATA2_5 ports are supported by the AMD SB750 South Bridge.) Then...hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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. If there is more than one SATA controller on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller...
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7. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? Press . PCIE-... Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. The selection bar will appear to the RAID Disk Drive List block. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01...
7. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? Press . PCIE-... Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. The selection bar will appear to the RAID Disk Drive List block. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01...
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this step if you do not want to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is enabled. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for more information.) Step 2: To create a RAID array, press on the motherboard. Installing SATA...
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this step if you do not want to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is enabled. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for more information.) Step 2: To create a RAID array, press on the motherboard. Installing SATA...
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...Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on chip controller. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities and select Marvell Raid Utility to display the Delete option. If you did not set up an array or... RAID Utility in the Operating System: With the Marvell RAID utility, you may proceed to create the SATA driver diskette (for AHCI mode) and the installation of the SATA driver and operating system. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Now, you can set the account...
...Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on chip controller. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities and select Marvell Raid Utility to display the Delete option. If you did not set up an array or... RAID Utility in the Operating System: With the Marvell RAID utility, you may proceed to create the SATA driver diskette (for AHCI mode) and the installation of the SATA driver and operating system. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Now, you can set the account...
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...To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory Windows XP 32-bit Bootdrv\SB7xx\x86 Windows XP 64-bit Bootdrv\SB7xx\x64 Windows Vista... 7 64-bit (RAID mode) Bootdrv\SB7xxW7\RAID\x64 (Note 2) Change the directory from \32bit to \64bit for copying the Windows 64-bit driver. (Note 3) Change the directory from \win32 to \win64 for your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you also can copy...
...To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory Windows XP 32-bit Bootdrv\SB7xx\x86 Windows XP 64-bit Bootdrv\SB7xx\x64 Windows Vista... 7 64-bit (RAID mode) Bootdrv\SB7xxW7\RAID\x64 (Note 2) Change the directory from \32bit to \64bit for copying the Windows 64-bit driver. (Note 3) Change the directory from \win32 to \win64 for your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you also can copy...