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... information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order...
... information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13...the NVIDIA PhysX Function 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 48 2-7 Power Management Setup 51 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 53 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13...the NVIDIA PhysX Function 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 48 2-7 Power Management Setup 51 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 53 ...
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... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
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... DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory NVIDIA® GeForce 9400 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports RTL 8211CL LAN RJ45 LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB or Mouse LPT Port Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
... DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory NVIDIA® GeForce 9400 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports RTL 8211CL LAN RJ45 LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB or Mouse LPT Port Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
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... Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 12 -
... Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 12 -
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-... power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual.... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-... power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual.... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Graphics Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Align the card...
... expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Graphics Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Align the card...
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...Hybrid SLI system. A. Choose Additional displays if you want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for installation. Hardware Installation BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Hybrid SLI to Auto. • Set ...to see the current mode of system memory • Windows Vista operating system • Latest NVIDIA graphics driver • System BIOS that the Hybrid SLI-ready graphics card be installed after the motherboard driver installation. 1-6 Enabling the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Function The...
...Hybrid SLI system. A. Choose Additional displays if you want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for installation. Hardware Installation BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Hybrid SLI to Auto. • Set ...to see the current mode of system memory • Windows Vista operating system • Latest NVIDIA graphics driver • System BIOS that the Hybrid SLI-ready graphics card be installed after the motherboard driver installation. 1-6 Enabling the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Function The...
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... power and will provide an exponential increase in the operating system, click the Start icon . Installing the NVIDIA PhysX Utility: 1. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - NVIDIA PhysX Utility Installation: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, on the driver Autorun screen, go.... 1-7 Enabling the NVIDIA PhysX Function NVIDIA® PhysXTM is enabled. BIOS Setup: Before installing the NVIDIA PhysX utility, ensure Frame Buffer Size is set to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for more information.) 2. On the Settings tab, if GeForce PhysX...
... power and will provide an exponential increase in the operating system, click the Start icon . Installing the NVIDIA PhysX Utility: 1. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - NVIDIA PhysX Utility Installation: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, on the driver Autorun screen, go.... 1-7 Enabling the NVIDIA PhysX Function NVIDIA® PhysXTM is enabled. BIOS Setup: Before installing the NVIDIA PhysX utility, ensure Frame Buffer Size is set to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup", "Advanced BIOS Features", for more information.) 2. On the Settings tab, if GeForce PhysX...
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...Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. The following describes the states of Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) •...Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - E1200 (1.6 GHz or faster) • Memory: 1 GB of DDR2 800 memory • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs.
...Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. The following describes the states of Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) •...Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - E1200 (1.6 GHz or faster) • Memory: 1 GB of DDR2 800 memory • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs.
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... power LED on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is turned off. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 28 - The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in S1 sleep state. The LED...
... power LED on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is turned off. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 28 - The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in S1 sleep state. The LED...
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...20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED ...wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 29 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to ...
...20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED ...wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 29 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to ...
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...33 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure...the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation 17) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT ...
...33 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure...the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation 17) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT ...
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... the power is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic...
... the power is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic...
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... and stop showing this message again. For more information, refer to accept. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 36 - Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back ...set the first boot device without having to its default values, the monitor will directly boot from the device configured in time. GA-E7AUM-DS2H D22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/07/2008-MCP7A-7A610G01C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running...
... and stop showing this message again. For more information, refer to accept. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 36 - Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back ...set the first boot device without having to its default values, the monitor will directly boot from the device configured in time. GA-E7AUM-DS2H D22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/07/2008-MCP7A-7A610G01C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running...
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... for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main... settings for the menu. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings...
... for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main... settings for the menu. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings...
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...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ...functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile.
...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ...functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile.
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... result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto BIOS will work stably with the FSB speed. BIOS Setup ally along with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to Linked. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to...it is set to set the FSB-Memory ratio. (Default) Sync Mode Sets FSB-Memory ratio synchronously. FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto BIOS will automatically set FSB speed and memory speed individually. Memory Ratio This item is configurable only if the FSB-Memory Clock Mode option is...
... result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto BIOS will work stably with the FSB speed. BIOS Setup ally along with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to Linked. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to...it is set to set the FSB-Memory ratio. (Default) Sync Mode Sets FSB-Memory ratio synchronously. FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto BIOS will automatically set FSB speed and memory speed individually. Memory Ratio This item is configurable only if the FSB-Memory Clock Mode option is...
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... Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to set memory voltage. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of the CPU. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 7.8uS, 3.9uS. Manual allows all voltage... increased by 0.1V or 0.2V. FSB Voltage Control Allows you to alter the core clock for the installed CPU. tREF Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup
... Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to set memory voltage. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of the CPU. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V Supplies the FSB voltage as required. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 7.8uS, 3.9uS. Manual allows all voltage... increased by 0.1V or 0.2V. FSB Voltage Control Allows you to alter the core clock for the installed CPU. tREF Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup
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... this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None... startup. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 42 - is week (read-only), month, date and year. Sets the hard drive access mode. Select the desired field and use the up...
... this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None... startup. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 42 - is week (read-only), month, date and year. Sets the hard drive access mode. Select the desired field and use the up...