Manual
Page 5
... ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 82 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional...
... ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 82 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional...
Manual
Page 12
GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... 5) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used. (Note 6) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_3 and SATA2_4 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 7) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions...
GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... 5) Whether Hybird SLI technology is supported depends on the graphics card being used. (Note 6) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_3 and SATA2_4 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 7) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions...
Manual
Page 27
... the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_3 and SATA2_4 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring...
... the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_3 and SATA2_4 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring...
Manual
Page 36
... The system will still be used for subsequent access to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. Press to enable AHCI mode or to XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the...utility in Boot Menu. Note: This message will display a message during the POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-E7AUM-DS2H D22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/07/2008-MCP7A-7A610G01C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA ...
... The system will still be used for subsequent access to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. Press to enable AHCI mode or to XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the...utility in Boot Menu. Note: This message will display a message during the POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-E7AUM-DS2H D22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/07/2008-MCP7A-7A610G01C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA ...
Manual
Page 48
... such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. V1.1+V2.0 V1.1 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. On-Chip... SATA controller. IDE Configures the SATA controller to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 48 -
... such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. V1.1+V2.0 V1.1 Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default) Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. On-Chip... SATA controller. IDE Configures the SATA controller to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 48 -
Manual
Page 63
... • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of it. Unique Features Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress...
... • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of it. Unique Features Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress...
Manual
Page 68
... the POST, press the key to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. GA-E7AUM-DS2H D22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...Qflash 10/07/2008-MCP7A-7A610G01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is Q-Flash ? From GIGABYTE's website, download...
... the POST, press the key to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. GA-E7AUM-DS2H D22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...Qflash 10/07/2008-MCP7A-7A610G01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is Q-Flash ? From GIGABYTE's website, download...
Manual
Page 69
... the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and...
... the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and...
Manual
Page 77
B. C . Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of ... hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 77 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...
B. C . Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of ... hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 77 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...
Manual
Page 78
GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 78 - If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Ensure NV ... 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. B. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set Onchip SATA Mode to IDE or AHCI.
GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 78 - If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Ensure NV ... 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. B. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set Onchip SATA Mode to IDE or AHCI.
Manual
Page 82
...that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 82 -...: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Press to the floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted...
...that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard Figure 3 - 82 -...: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Press to the floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted...
Manual
Page 83
When a screen similar to that in Figure 6 will appear. Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk. In AHCI mode, copy the N7ASV32 file for Windows Vista 32-bit operating system or N7ASV64 for Windows Vista 64-bit. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note... screen similar to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to begin extracting the driver. Appendix Step 2: Figure 4 Double-click the N7ARV32 file in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue ...
When a screen similar to that in Figure 6 will appear. Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk. In AHCI mode, copy the N7ASV32 file for Windows Vista 32-bit operating system or N7ASV64 for Windows Vista 64-bit. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note... screen similar to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to begin extracting the driver. Appendix Step 2: Figure 4 Double-click the N7ARV32 file in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue ...
Manual
Page 84
... installed in your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing...(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 84 - Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the...
... installed in your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing...(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 84 - Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the...
Manual
Page 85
... support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 3 may differ according to the RAID or AHCI driver you must press to select an additional driver. Select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press . NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required...
... support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 3 may differ according to the RAID or AHCI driver you must press to select an additional driver. Select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller and press . NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required...
Manual
Page 88
Figure 10 (Note) The selectable item(s) displayed in Figure 9 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller (Note) and press Next. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 88 - Select the RAID hard drive onto which you will show the RAID hard drive. Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 9 may differ according to the RAID or AHCI driver you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 10). Figure 9 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will install.
Figure 10 (Note) The selectable item(s) displayed in Figure 9 appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller (Note) and press Next. GA-E7AUM-DS2H Motherboard - 88 - Select the RAID hard drive onto which you will show the RAID hard drive. Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 9 may differ according to the RAID or AHCI driver you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 10). Figure 9 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will install.