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... on your thumb and index fingers. The socket cover may pop off from shaking. For detailed instructions on a stable surface to the user's manual. - 1 - English •• The sequence of installation may differ depending on your computer. •• Before installing the devices, ... of the CPU socket (or you insert the CPU. The installation instructions below apply to GIGABYTE's desktop systems and are for reference only. •• Refer to the user's manual included for detailed motherboard specifications. •• Before installing the devices, make sure they ...
... on your thumb and index fingers. The socket cover may pop off from shaking. For detailed instructions on a stable surface to the user's manual. - 1 - English •• The sequence of installation may differ depending on your computer. •• Before installing the devices, ... of the CPU socket (or you insert the CPU. The installation instructions below apply to GIGABYTE's desktop systems and are for reference only. •• Refer to the user's manual included for detailed motherboard specifications. •• Before installing the devices, make sure they ...
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... the correct place in order to your CPU cooler). Make sure that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to the installation manual for your system, it vertically into the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both sides and the lid of the socket will snap into its... add a thin layer of heat sink paste on the memory and insert it is used . Step 3 Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both ends of the case in the case and secure it into the fully locked position...
... the correct place in order to your CPU cooler). Make sure that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to the installation manual for your system, it vertically into the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both sides and the lid of the socket will snap into its... add a thin layer of heat sink paste on the memory and insert it is used . Step 3 Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both ends of the case in the case and secure it into the fully locked position...
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... Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. Front Panel Header Pin Assignments A: +MSG- +PW- +SPEAK- 2 1 +HD- -RES+ NC Pin Assignments B: MSG: Message/Power...
... Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. Front Panel Header Pin Assignments A: +MSG- +PW- +SPEAK- 2 1 +HD- -RES+ NC Pin Assignments B: MSG: Message/Power...
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... respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your ...
... respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your ...
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... SATA Controller 67 3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 72 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 77 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 77 4-2 Application Software 78 4-3 Technical Manuals 78 4-4 Contact...79 4-5 System...79 4-6 Download Center 80 Chapter 5 Unique Features 81 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 81 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 81 5-1-2 Updating...
... SATA Controller 67 3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 72 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 77 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 77 4-2 Application Software 78 4-3 Technical Manuals 78 4-4 Contact...79 4-5 System...79 4-6 Download Center 80 Chapter 5 Unique Features 81 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 81 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 81 5-1-2 Updating...
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Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents ...
Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents ...
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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 the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
..., 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 the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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... cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Inadequately removing...
... cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Inadequately removing...
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... from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to...
... from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to...
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...your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD...and correct driver -- Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is recommended (Refer to the manual that support 3-Way SLI™ technology include the NVIDIA® 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, ...
...your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD...and correct driver -- Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is recommended (Refer to the manual that support 3-Way SLI™ technology include the NVIDIA® 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, ...
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...- For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For inSformation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digSital audio output from your motherboard to Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." _ •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire...
...- For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For inSformation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digSital audio output from your motherboard to Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." _ •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire...
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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). - 31 - 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults...
... 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). - 31 - 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults...
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... the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being used. && 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 HT Link between the ...
... the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being used. && 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 HT Link between the ...
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... Disables this function. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being lowered during system halt state to manually enable/disable CPU cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD Application Power Management) (Note...
... Disables this function. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being lowered during system halt state to manually enable/disable CPU cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD Application Power Management) (Note...
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.... && Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed. BIOS Setup - 44 - Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. You can... fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. &&...
.... && Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed. BIOS Setup - 44 - Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. You can... fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. &&...
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... provides information on the type of password protection used by AMD Chipset. - 45 - 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 week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch...
... provides information on the type of password protection used by AMD Chipset. - 45 - 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 week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch...
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... to select it and click the Submit button to begin the rebuild. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Configuring SATA Hard...
... to select it and click the Submit button to begin the rebuild. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Configuring SATA Hard...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically ...; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities.
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically ...; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities.
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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 - 78 - 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 - 78 - 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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... corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 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. ...this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. What is saved to access Q-Flash. Embedded in the BIOS, ...
... corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 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. ...this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. What is saved to access Q-Flash. Embedded in the BIOS, ...