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...their respective owners. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted... laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved.
...their respective owners. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted... laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved.
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress... Auto Green...69 4-8 Cloud OC...70 Chapter 5 Appendix...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 71 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 83 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 84 5-2-4 Using ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress... Auto Green...69 4-8 Cloud OC...70 Chapter 5 Appendix...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 71 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 77 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 81 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 81 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 83 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 84 5-2-4 Using ...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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 - Box Contents GA-970A-D3 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.
The box contents are for reference only. 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 - Box Contents GA-970A-D3 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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... on the top edge of the slot to release the card and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to...
... on the top edge of the slot to release the card and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to...
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... BIOS POST screen. BIOS Setup - 30 - A. GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot...
... BIOS POST screen. BIOS Setup - 30 - A. GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot...
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... parti- 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. When enabled, the power consumption will enable the software C1E function. If...
... parti- 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. When enabled, the power consumption will enable the software C1E function. If...
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... the SATA 6Gb/s function integrated in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID or AHCI. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to enable advanced...
... the SATA 6Gb/s function integrated in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID or AHCI. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to enable advanced...
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... does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will install all the drivers that are recommended to install on the Application Software...
... does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will install all the drivers that are recommended to install on the Application Software...
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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 - 54 -
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 - 54 -
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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. - 55 - 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. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of an item 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 install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
The latest version of an item 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 install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and 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 the end of system memory ••...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and 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 the end of system memory ••...
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... Function in your hard drive. Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). B. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to store the...
... Function in your hard drive. Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). B. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to store the...
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...Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when ... data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ...
...Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when ... data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ...
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... array on the motherboard. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring... 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system.
... array on the motherboard. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring... 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system.
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...the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 ...1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. A. Appendix Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 77 - Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use ...
...the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 ...1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. A. Appendix Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 77 - Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use ...
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... optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2, • For the AMD SB950, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. First, copy the driver from the menu and press . Method A: For the AMD SB950, copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder to a floppy ...disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 78 - Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. For example, from a floppy disk that in Figure...
... optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2, • For the AMD SB950, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. First, copy the driver from the menu and press . Method A: For the AMD SB950, copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder to a floppy ...disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 78 - Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. For example, from a floppy disk that in Figure...
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... XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI... driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . After the driver installation, you to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you can proceed with Windows, using a device...
... XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI... driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . After the driver installation, you to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you can proceed with Windows, using a device...
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... Pause/Resume/Abort during the rebuilding process. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from All Programs in the Start Menu. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: Select one available drive and click Start Now to use a new drive of restoring...
... Pause/Resume/Abort during the rebuilding process. To replace the old drive, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from All Programs in the Start Menu. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: Select one available drive and click Start Now to use a new drive of restoring...
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...retasking capability that allows the user to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be ... audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Sub- Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to MP3 music, have an Internet...
...retasking capability that allows the user to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be ... audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Sub- Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to MP3 music, have an Internet...