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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 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 68 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 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 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 68 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 5 -
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...instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, ... at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the slot .Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from ...
...instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, ... at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the slot .Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from ...
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... devices. Also make sure your device has digital output function. For more information please contact your OS supports USB controller. Only 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... compressed AC3 data to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 17 -
... devices. Also make sure your device has digital output function. For more information please contact your OS supports USB controller. Only 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... compressed AC3 data to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 17 -
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Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Pin No.
Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Pin No.
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... can install others application. After restarting your system automatically. in Windows XP. Some device drivers will restart your system the "Xpress Install" will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you want and press "install" followed the item; System will continue to install...system (System will auto start and show a question mark "?" For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Insert the driver CD-title that you can press "Xpress Install" to install. Install Drivers If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer",...
... can install others application. After restarting your system automatically. in Windows XP. Some device drivers will restart your system the "Xpress Install" will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you want and press "install" followed the item; System will continue to install...system (System will auto start and show a question mark "?" For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Insert the driver CD-title that you can press "Xpress Install" to install. Install Drivers If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer",...
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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-8I915P Duo (Pro) 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-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 50 -
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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 -
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... System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as providing the most up to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their computer system to optimize ...Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as the latest drivers for a faster and smoother execution of system loading. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. Instead, S.O.S. Designed to -date drivers and BIOS. - 53 - English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities ...
... System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as providing the most up to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their computer system to optimize ...Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as the latest drivers for a faster and smoother execution of system loading. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. Instead, S.O.S. Designed to -date drivers and BIOS. - 53 - English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities ...
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...the phrase "Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Exit and Restart Build 2011 GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 54 - Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced...not working properly, the user can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. . . GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. The first partition must be connected ... to its size. 6. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Xpress Recovery is Xpress Recovery ...
...the phrase "Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Exit and Restart Build 2011 GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 54 - Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced...not working properly, the user can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. . . GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. The first partition must be connected ... to its size. 6. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Xpress Recovery is Xpress Recovery ...
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Exit and Restart 1. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete. - 55 - Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 F9 For ... you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key. 2. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Remove Backup Image 4. Execute Backup Utility 2. English 2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode) Press F9 during powering on ...
Exit and Restart 1. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete. - 55 - Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 F9 For ... you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key. 2. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Remove Backup Image 4. Execute Backup Utility 2. English 2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode) Press F9 during powering on ...
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...Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : None Defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [hi...+ S to press Ctrl + I before the window disappears. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. RAID Volumes : None Defined. Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk Press to ...
...Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : None Defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [hi...+ S to press Ctrl + I before the window disappears. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. RAID Volumes : None Defined. Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk Press to ...
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... 0 RAID_Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size Status 223.5GB Normal Bootable Yes Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) ...Name 0 RAID_Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size Status Bootable 223.5GB Normal Yes Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) [hi...
... 0 RAID_Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size Status 223.5GB Normal Bootable Yes Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) ...Name 0 RAID_Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size Status Bootable 223.5GB Normal Yes Physical Disks : Port Driver Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) [hi...
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... disk drive eg. Fig.1 Fig.2 (Note) Your system will not have to be installed under Windows once for IDE RAID/SCSI/Serial ATA functioning, the driver must first be installed.) Note: In the menu list, Intel Application Accelerator 4.0 is Intel ICH6R chipset. After you add a new hard drive to a RAID array... time you complete the steps, boot from HDDs in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000 or XP boots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this driver file to Fig.2), please select the proper chipset model. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 74 -
... disk drive eg. Fig.1 Fig.2 (Note) Your system will not have to be installed under Windows once for IDE RAID/SCSI/Serial ATA functioning, the driver must first be installed.) Note: In the menu list, Intel Application Accelerator 4.0 is Intel ICH6R chipset. After you add a new hard drive to a RAID array... time you complete the steps, boot from HDDs in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000 or XP boots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this driver file to Fig.2), please select the proper chipset model. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 74 -
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... sequence with high priority in the system area. Earphone Output Mode -- Appendix Front speakers, surround speakers and center/subwoofer speakers are 5 kinds of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in the front: back surround speakers, center/ subwoofer speakers, surround speakers, front speakers and earphone. (e.g. Open "CMI Audio Config" and...
... sequence with high priority in the system area. Earphone Output Mode -- Appendix Front speakers, surround speakers and center/subwoofer speakers are 5 kinds of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in the front: back surround speakers, center/ subwoofer speakers, surround speakers, front speakers and earphone. (e.g. Open "CMI Audio Config" and...
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... Out STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in "Audio System Status". The current audio mode is applied. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you the functions to adjust speaker volume. - 76 - GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard The function to manually modify the...
... Out STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in "Audio System Status". The current audio mode is applied. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you the functions to adjust speaker volume. - 76 - GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard The function to manually modify the...
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... connect and gives you 'll find an icon in "Audio System Status". The function to adjust speaker volume. - 77 - STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. English 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out" and the surround...
... connect and gives you 'll find an icon in "Audio System Status". The function to adjust speaker volume. - 77 - STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. English 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out" and the surround...
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"Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you find an icon in "Audio System Status". GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 78 - The current audio mode is display in the system area. The function to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out". English 5.1 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 :... out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". The function to select the function. STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. Double click the icon to adjust speaker volume.
"Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you find an icon in "Audio System Status". GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 78 - The current audio mode is display in the system area. The function to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out". English 5.1 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 :... out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". The function to select the function. STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. Double click the icon to adjust speaker volume.
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... center/subwoofer speaker to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out", and the back surround speaker to adjust speaker volume. - 79 - Appendix STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you find an icon...
... center/subwoofer speaker to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out", and the back surround speaker to adjust speaker volume. - 79 - Appendix STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you find an icon...
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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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... IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 2 - "*" Skip this step if you may prepare only 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 your system Attach one end of the IDE cable to the rear of the IDE hard...;c Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller: VIA VT6410) Åé ¤¤ To set in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller...
... IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 2 - "*" Skip this step if you may prepare only 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 your system Attach one end of the IDE cable to the rear of the IDE hard...;c Configuring IDE RAID Hard Drive(s) (Controller: VIA VT6410) Åé ¤¤ To set in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller...