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...mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice....in any form or 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 motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...
...mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice....in any form or 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 motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...
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... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 ...Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB950 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 91 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 99 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 99 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 101 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 ...Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB950 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 91 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 99 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 99 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 101 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
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... to GIGABYTE's website. • 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 need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD7 motherboard Motherboard driver...
... to GIGABYTE's website. • 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 need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD7 motherboard Motherboard driver...
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... Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2/PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1.
... Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2/PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1.
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... connector to ensure system stability. The following table shows the recommended configurations with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the manual that came with sufficient power is selected. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two/three/four cards. Browse...four graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 slot. C. Two/three/four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Procedure and driver screen for more graphics cards are dependent on the number of the graphics cards. Select the GPU combination you install.) (Note 1)...
... connector to ensure system stability. The following table shows the recommended configurations with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the manual that came with sufficient power is selected. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two/three/four cards. Browse...four graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 slot. C. Two/three/four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Procedure and driver screen for more graphics cards are dependent on the number of the graphics cards. Select the GPU combination you install.) (Note 1)...
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The LOGO Screen (Default) B. GA-990FXA-UD7 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/22/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash...
The LOGO Screen (Default) B. GA-990FXA-UD7 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/22/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash...
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... ) to reduce heat output from a GPT partition, such 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 move it up or down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password is fixed. BIOS Setup...
... ) to reduce heat output from a GPT partition, such 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 move it up or down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password is fixed. BIOS Setup...
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... as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as SATA Type.
... as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as SATA Type.
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... PCIEX8_2 slots) Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Disabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the device being installed. (Default) X16 PCIEX16_1 operates at x8 respectively. RAID Enables...
... PCIEX8_2 slots) Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to Disabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the device being installed. (Default) X16 PCIEX16_1 operates at x8 respectively. RAID Enables...
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..., "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later...
..., "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later...
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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. 3-2 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. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 -
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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. - 63 -
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. - 63 -
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Drivers Installation - 64 - 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. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 64 - 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. 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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... in advanced (10 GB or more is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer 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 the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... in advanced (10 GB or more is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer 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 the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... check disk allocation. C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2...
... check disk allocation. C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2...
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... full use of Internet resources. exe to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... 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 ... data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ...
... full use of Internet resources. exe to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... 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 ... data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ...
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...SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure a RAID array 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 ...
...SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure a RAID array 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 ...
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... or AHCI mode, it is normal that if you set the hard drive(s) to login the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly. Appendix - 90 - If you...
... or AHCI mode, it is normal that if you set the hard drive(s) to login the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly. Appendix - 90 - If you...
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... at 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 Step ....) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: For the AMD SB950: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows?" Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD...
... at 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 Step ....) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: For the AMD SB950: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows?" Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD...
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Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 2 Appendix - 92 - The locations of the driver.
Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 2 Appendix - 92 - The locations of the driver.