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...carefully read the User's Manual. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this ... the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist ...LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision ...
...carefully read the User's Manual. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this ... the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist ...LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision ...
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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 ... Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 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 ... Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 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 SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-880GMA-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 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.
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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-880GMA-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 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.
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... Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your...
... Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your...
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... Graphics Mode to Disabled. - D. Hardware Installation An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - C. Set Surround View to UMA. (Note 2) - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS ...Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS...
... Graphics Mode to Disabled. - D. Hardware Installation An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - C. Set Surround View to UMA. (Note 2) - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS ...Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS...
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... driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-880GMA-USB3...
... driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-880GMA-USB3...
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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 individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 This setting is fixed. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
... 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 individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 This setting is fixed. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
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..., the SATA controller will operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. OnChip SATA RAID5 Support (AMD SB850 South Bridge, SATA3_0~SATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller integrated in...
..., the SATA controller will operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. OnChip SATA RAID5 Support (AMD SB850 South Bridge, SATA3_0~SATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller integrated in...
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... restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. The...
... restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. The...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 - 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.
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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. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of the hard drive, make sure to back up a hard drive than 2.2 TB are different utilities. Click New. (Note) Xpress...
... Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of the hard drive, make sure to back up a hard drive than 2.2 TB are different utilities. Click New. (Note) Xpress...
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... amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to store the backup image...
... amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Go to Disk Management to store the backup image...
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exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the ... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share...
exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the ... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share...
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...want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one... hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
...want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one... hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
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... in Figure 1 will then appear asking you need to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). First, copy the driver from the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to boot from the Windows XP setup... disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you want from the motherboard driver disk to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your system to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
... in Figure 1 will then appear asking you need to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). First, copy the driver from the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to boot from the Windows XP setup... disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you want from the motherboard driver disk to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your system to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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...: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 3). Step 1: Restart your system. Installing Windows 7/Vista The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be... sure to copy the driver files 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 boot...
...: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 3). Step 1: Restart your system. Installing Windows 7/Vista The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be... sure to copy the driver files 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 boot...
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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 - 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.
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... a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to start the rebuilding process. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of equal or greater capacity. Step 2: Select the RAID array to be rebuilt under...
... a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to start the rebuilding process. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of equal or greater capacity. Step 2: Select the RAID array to be rebuilt under...