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... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 90 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output...
... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 90 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output...
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GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -... requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on...Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) To... South Bridge, you must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note...
GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -... requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on...Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) To... South Bridge, you must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note...
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...as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ...PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
...as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ...PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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... Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install...
... Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install...
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...save the backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI... 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. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount...
...save the backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI... 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. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount...
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... the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure... Windows operating system. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 66 - When you wish to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 ...
... the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure... Windows operating system. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 66 - When you wish to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 ...
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...the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Select @BIOS and click Install. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS... - 71 - Before You Begin: 1. B. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS C. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system...
...the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Select @BIOS and click Install. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS... - 71 - Before You Begin: 1. B. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS C. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system...
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...driver. (Note 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to create RAID array on your power supply to the hard drive. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Only for the SATA port. (For example, on the GA-EP35...recommended that you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 77 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the ...
...driver. (Note 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to create RAID array on your power supply to the hard drive. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Only for the SATA port. (For example, on the GA-EP35...recommended that you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 77 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the ...
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...Disk & Exit (Y/N)?Y RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity Status 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 10 [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to be deleted... space bar on the array to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Press . Save and Exit Setup: After...Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - [ESC]-Abort 7. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main ...
...Disk & Exit (Y/N)?Y RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity Status 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 10 [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to be deleted... space bar on the array to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Press . Save and Exit Setup: After...Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - [ESC]-Abort 7. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main ...
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... operating system or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for GA-EP35-DS3R. Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in MS-DOS mode(Note). At the D:\> prompt, type...
... operating system or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for GA-EP35-DS3R. Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in MS-DOS mode(Note). At the D:\> prompt, type...
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...manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the next screen. Currently, Setup will be... not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 -
...manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the next screen. Currently, Setup will be... not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 -
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...special disk controllers for AHCI mode.) Windows Setup You have any device support disks from the motherboard driver disk. When the screen as shown below will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Windows Setup Setup will appear. The driver installation will be found, please ...configure a SCSI Adapter for the following list, or press ESC to return to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 91 - Appendix S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 Only for which you have a device support...
...special disk controllers for AHCI mode.) Windows Setup You have any device support disks from the motherboard driver disk. When the screen as shown below will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Windows Setup Setup will appear. The driver installation will be found, please ...configure a SCSI Adapter for the following list, or press ESC to return to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 91 - Appendix S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 Only for which you have a device support...
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...press ESC to return to the previous screen. (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB360 Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 5 If... have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - Use the arrow keys to specify ...
...press ESC to return to the previous screen. (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB360 Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 5 If... have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - Use the arrow keys to specify ...
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Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Appendix To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 7 - 93 - This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Appendix To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 7 - 93 - This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
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Figure 9 Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. B. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 8). Figure 8 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Intel ICH9R SATA controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 9).
Figure 9 Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. B. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 8). Figure 8 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Intel ICH9R SATA controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 9).
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Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). Figure 13 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13).
Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). Figure 13 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13).
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... simultaneously. Configuring Speakers: (The following for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in ...a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can listen to be simultaneously processed. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3...
... simultaneously. Configuring Speakers: (The following for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in ...a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can listen to be simultaneously processed. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3...