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....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Copyright...
....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Copyright...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress ...Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 87 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress ...Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 87 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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 the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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 the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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... card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS...
... card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS...
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...or 512MB. (Note 2) - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration ...Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the PCIEX16 slot. System Requirements - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - C. Set Internal Graphics Mode to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. D. Windows 7/Vista operating system - Connecting the...
...or 512MB. (Note 2) - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration ...Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the PCIEX16 slot. System Requirements - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - C. Set Internal Graphics Mode to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. D. Windows 7/Vista operating system - Connecting the...
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... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 access the Q-Flash...
... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 access the Q-Flash...
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... loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such 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 a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. CPU core 0 This setting is required every time the system boots, or...
... loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such 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 a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. CPU core 0 This setting is required every time the system boots, or...
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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 PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
... 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 PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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... system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Or click No if you wish to automatically install the utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress...
... system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Or click No if you wish to automatically install the utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress...
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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 - 58 -
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 - 58 -
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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. - 59 -
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. - 59 -
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The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. 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 the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 60 -
The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. 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 the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 60 -
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... /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up data on 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 system memory • VESA compatible...
... /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up data on 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 system memory • VESA compatible...
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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. Step 1: ...
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. Step 1: ...
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... : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. About Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT...
... : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. About Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT...
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...power connector from 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. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A....drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - Appendix
...power connector from 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. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A....drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - Appendix
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...the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 81 - Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for the location of the driver. • For the AMD SB850, copy all of the files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder to your computer. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-...x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: On the next screen, press to your floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 1 will then appear asking you want from...
...the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 81 - Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for the location of the driver. • For the AMD SB850, copy all of the files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder to your computer. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-...x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: On the next screen, press to your floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in Figure 1 will then appear asking you want from...
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... in your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows 7 (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxW7 folder to load the... or W764A (for Windows 7 64-bit) folder. Appendix Figure 3 - 82 - B. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 2). Then use Method B to the USB flash drive). Installing Windows 7/Vista The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to copy...
... in your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows 7 (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxW7 folder to load the... or W764A (for Windows 7 64-bit) folder. Appendix Figure 3 - 82 - B. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 2). Then use Method B to the USB flash drive). Installing Windows 7/Vista The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to copy...
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Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 5). Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 4 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Appendix Figure 4 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Figure 5 - 83 -
Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 5). Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 4 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Appendix Figure 4 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Figure 5 - 83 -
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... password (default: "admin"), and then click Sign in the Logical Drive Information pane. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix Step 5: When done, the array's status on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/Abort during the rebuilding process.
... password (default: "admin"), and then click Sign in the Logical Drive Information pane. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix Step 5: When done, the array's status on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/Abort during the rebuilding process.