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...motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In...Example: The logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
...motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In...Example: The logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-946GMX-S2 motherboard Driver CD-ROM User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The ...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-946GMX-S2 motherboard Driver CD-ROM User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The ...
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... sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. - 17 - Align the card with...
... sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. - 17 - Align the card with...
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... the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.... Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver CD-ROM, the key can access Boot Menu again to enter BIOS Setup first. Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...
... the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.... Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver CD-ROM, the key can access Boot Menu again to enter BIOS Setup first. Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...
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...and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan the system and then list all the driver items. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the CD Autorun screen does not appear... automatically, go to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation The CD Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to My Computer,...
...and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan the system and then list all the driver items. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the CD Autorun screen does not appear... automatically, go to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation The CD Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to My Computer,...
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GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 54 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this disk. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 54 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this disk. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up 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 which the data is backed up/restored. •...
... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up 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 which the data is backed up/restored. •...
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... your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect ...XpressRecovery2..... Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to store the backup image file. - 60 - If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0XC-00 Figure 9 C. When the Windows...
... your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect ...XpressRecovery2..... Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to store the backup image file. - 60 - If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0XC-00 Figure 9 C. When the Windows...
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... warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 4. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, ...and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the driver CD-ROM included with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this function in a corrupted BIOS or a system...
... warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 4. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, ...and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the driver CD-ROM included with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this function in a corrupted BIOS or a system...
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... example, in and out) to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the following for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allows the...
... example, in and out) to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the following for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allows the...
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... Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver from High Defintion Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver CD-ROM and your system tray. Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. Double-click the icon to complete the configuration. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 70 - In... box appears. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. English A. ...
... Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver from High Defintion Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver CD-ROM and your system tray. Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. Double-click the icon to complete the configuration. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 70 - In... box appears. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. English A. ...
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English 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Double-click the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray...
English 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 74 - Double-click the icon to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray...