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...Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by... copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product,...
...Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by... copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product,...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1...4-5 SMART Recovery 68 4-6 Auto Green...69 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 ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1...4-5 SMART Recovery 68 4-6 Auto Green...69 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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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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-A55-DS3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-A55-DS3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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... press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card...
... press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card...
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...Buffer Size to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 19 - Step 3: Remove the monitor cable from ... can provide significantly advanced display performance for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system...
...Buffer Size to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 19 - Step 3: Remove the monitor cable from ... can provide significantly advanced display performance for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system...
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The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-A55-DS3P F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/18/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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 POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-A55-DS3P F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/18/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ... Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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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... be installed supports booting 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 those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Auto lets the BIOS automatically...
... be installed supports booting 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 those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Auto lets the BIOS automatically...
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... the SATA controller to operate 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. OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP...
... the SATA controller to operate 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. OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP...
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...) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish... to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will restart your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the ...
...) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish... to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will restart your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the ...
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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. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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. - 57 - 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. - 57 - Drivers Installation
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Drivers Installation - 58 - 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 - 58 - 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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... 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 different utilities. A. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, When hard drives are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32...
... 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 different utilities. A. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, When hard drives are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32...
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.... Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. C. Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. When you wish to...
.... Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. C. Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. When you wish to...
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Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features After configuring your LAN connection ...
Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features After configuring your LAN connection ...
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... C. Install 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 ... SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...
... C. Install 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 ... SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...
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... system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to install Windows?" The locations of the... driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 77 - A. Installing Windows 7/Vista (...
... system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to install Windows?" The locations of the... driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 77 - A. Installing Windows 7/Vista (...
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...drive A). Method A: • For the AMD A75/A55 Chipset, copy all files in Figure 2, for the AMD A75/A55 Chipset, select 11) hseries AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. A Command ...Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Figure 2...
...drive A). Method A: • For the AMD A75/A55 Chipset, copy all files in Figure 2, for the AMD A75/A55 Chipset, select 11) hseries AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. A Command ...Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Figure 2...
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... for use with the Windows XP installation. - 79 - Press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 ...similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see...
... for use with the Windows XP installation. - 79 - Press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 ...similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see...
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... restoring data to be rebuilt under Logical Drive View and click the Rebuild tab in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. While in the Logical Drive Information pane. Step 4: The rebuilding progress is added to replace a failed drive to start the rebuilding...
... restoring data to be rebuilt under Logical Drive View and click the Rebuild tab in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. While in the Logical Drive Information pane. Step 4: The rebuilding progress is added to replace a failed drive to start the rebuilding...