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Table of Contents Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller: VIA VT6410 2 (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in your system 2 (2) Configuring VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup 3 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS 5 (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk 10 (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation 12
Table of Contents Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller: VIA VT6410 2 (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in your system 2 (2) Configuring VT6410 IDE controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup 3 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS 5 (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk 10 (5) Installing IDE RAID controller driver during OS installation 12
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... boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your system Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller...
... boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your system Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller...
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... Drives Configuration - 10 - Step 2: Go to copy the driver. Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Quit the installation utility first. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a ... Drive D) and select Open (Figure 14). First of all, you should see folders and files contained in the driver CD. Without the ¤¤ driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. The installation utility will appear automatically. Figure 14 Then you...
... Drives Configuration - 10 - Step 2: Go to copy the driver. Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Quit the installation utility first. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a ... Drive D) and select Open (Figure 14). First of all, you should see folders and files contained in the driver CD. Without the ¤¤ driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. The installation utility will appear automatically. Figure 14 Then you...
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Figure 16 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk and press H to exit when the procedure is completed (Figure 17). Step 5: Press 0 to select VIA 6410 RAID. An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to Figure 16 will take about one minute to copy the IDE RAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk. Then it will appear. Figure 17 - 11 - VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration You have copied the IDE RAID driver successfully. Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe.
Figure 16 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk and press H to exit when the procedure is completed (Figure 17). Step 5: Press 0 to select VIA 6410 RAID. An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to Figure 16 will take about one minute to copy the IDE RAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk. Then it will appear. Figure 17 - 11 - VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration You have copied the IDE RAID driver successfully. Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe.
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...for the following mass storage device(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with the IDE RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see a message which you have a device support disk ...device manufacturer, press S. * If you to specify additional mass storage devices for you do not have prepared a floppy disk with the IDE RAID driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you can begin to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. ...
...for the following mass storage device(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with the IDE RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see a message which you have a device support disk ...device manufacturer, press S. * If you to specify additional mass storage devices for you do not have prepared a floppy disk with the IDE RAID driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you can begin to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. ...
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... To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with IDE RAID controller driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If ... F3=Exit Figure 20 Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to load the IDE RAID driver from the motherboard driver CD. The driver installation will begin to proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Then it will...
... To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with IDE RAID controller driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If ... F3=Exit Figure 20 Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to load the IDE RAID driver from the motherboard driver CD. The driver installation will begin to proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Then it will...
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Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 22 (Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will not have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To quit Setup without ... run on your computer. After that you should see a screen similar to be installed.) VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 14 - It indicates that , the driver will have to Figure 22 below. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. Ác After the IDE RAID...
Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 22 (Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will not have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To quit Setup without ... run on your computer. After that you should see a screen similar to be installed.) VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 14 - It indicates that , the driver will have to Figure 22 below. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. Ác After the IDE RAID...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 66 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 66 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 -
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...your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 16 - Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer... You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully ...
...your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 16 - Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer... You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully ...
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..., mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port...
..., mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port...
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
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...will scan automatically the system and then list all items defaulted. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". After install Windows Service Pack, it will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 49 - Install Drivers or you want and press "install" followed the item; If not, ... CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto start and show a question mark "?" Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your system automatically. English Chapter 3 Install...
...will scan automatically the system and then list all items defaulted. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". After install Windows Service Pack, it will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 49 - Install Drivers or you want and press "install" followed the item; If not, ... CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto start and show a question mark "?" Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your system automatically. English Chapter 3 Install...
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GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 50 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 50 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
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English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Install Drivers
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Install Drivers
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... disabled, the CPU is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as the latest drivers for their system. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. As well, 4 blue LED's are able to change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through...the current system information as well as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to factory default settings. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) Built on the U-Plus D.P.S. M.I .A. 2) is designed especially to maximize memory ...
... disabled, the CPU is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as the latest drivers for their system. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. As well, 4 blue LED's are able to change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through...the current system information as well as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to factory default settings. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) Built on the U-Plus D.P.S. M.I .A. 2) is designed especially to maximize memory ...
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... from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of only one OS 4. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart Build 2011 GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 54 - Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats 2. The first partition must... be set to boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. English 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction What is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to NTFS format. Insert the provided driver...
... from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of only one OS 4. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart Build 2011 GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 54 - Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats 2. The first partition must... be set to boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. English 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction What is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to NTFS format. Insert the provided driver...
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GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Appendix English 2. Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check System Health OK . . . Exit and Restart 1. If you have ... Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete. - 55 -
GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Appendix English 2. Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check System Health OK . . . Exit and Restart 1. If you have ... Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete. - 55 -
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.... Only earphone output is checked. Front speakers are configured.) GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 66 - if back surround speakers are configured, then the system will be found, go to select the function. Front speakers, surround speakers and center/subwoofer speakers are 5 kinds of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in 7.1 channel output mode...
.... Only earphone output is checked. Front speakers are configured.) GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 66 - if back surround speakers are configured, then the system will be found, go to select the function. Front speakers, surround speakers and center/subwoofer speakers are 5 kinds of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in 7.1 channel output mode...
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Line Out STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify the speaker settings. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you 'll find an ...
Line Out STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify the speaker settings. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you 'll find an ...
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... modify speaker the settings. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you 'll find an icon in "Audio System Status". GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 68 - Front Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". The function to select the function... Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out" and the surround speaker to "Surround speaker out". STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker setting.
... modify speaker the settings. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you 'll find an icon in "Audio System Status". GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard - 68 - Front Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". The function to select the function... Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out" and the surround speaker to "Surround speaker out". STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker setting.