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... Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is...
... Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 61 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 4-2 Application Software 62 4-3 Technical Manuals 62 4-4 Contact...63 4-5 System...63 4-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 5 Unique Features 65 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 65 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 65 5-1-2 Updating ...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 61 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 4-2 Application Software 62 4-3 Technical Manuals 62 4-4 Contact...63 4-5 System...63 4-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 5 Unique Features 65 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 65 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 65 5-1-2 Updating ...
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...-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 GA-970A-D3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
...-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 GA-970A-D3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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..., make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
..., make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... system. Align the card with your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion...
... system. Align the card with your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion...
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... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 23 - CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers...
... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 23 - CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 ...(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND ATX_12V_2X3 F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) F_USB3 (Front Panel) Hardware Installation - 26 - F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 ...(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND ATX_12V_2X3 F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) F_USB3 (Front Panel) Hardware Installation - 26 - F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin...
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...operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set ... ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed...
...operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set ... ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed...
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... Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Enabled) && HPC Mode (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. && CPU core Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable High Performance Computing (HPC) mode for the CPU. BIOS Setup...
... Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Enabled) && HPC Mode (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. && CPU core Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable High Performance Computing (HPC) mode for the CPU. BIOS Setup...
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...You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM ... whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. BIOS Setup - 40 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS...
...You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM ... whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. BIOS Setup - 40 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS...
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... current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. BIOS Setup You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is hour, minute, and second. the User level only allows you...
... current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. BIOS Setup You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is hour, minute, and second. the User level only allows you...
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... the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to install. •• Please ignore the popup ...operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan...
... the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to install. •• Please ignore the popup ...operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan...
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4-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk.
4-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk.
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...- Before You Begin 1. Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Inadequate ...design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Restart the system.
...- Before You Begin 1. Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Inadequate ...design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Restart the system.
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... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the...BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches...
... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the...BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches...
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... Side speaker out. - 71 - Click the icon to access the VIA HD Audio Deck. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is...
... Side speaker out. - 71 - Click the icon to access the VIA HD Audio Deck. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is...
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... document is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we suggest that you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your "end of harmful ...maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to your local or regional waste collection administration for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and ...
... document is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we suggest that you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your "end of harmful ...maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to your local or regional waste collection administration for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and ...