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...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related... features, read or download the 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 example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the ...
...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related... features, read or download the 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 example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX58-EXTREME 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 1-3-1...Panel Connectors 24 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Switches 26 1-11 Internal Connectors 28 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 41 2-1 Startup Screen 42 2-2 The Main Menu 43 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 45 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 55 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 57 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 59 2-7 Power Management Setup 64 2-8 PC Health Status 66 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX58-EXTREME 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 1-3-1...Panel Connectors 24 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Switches 26 1-11 Internal Connectors 28 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 41 2-1 Startup Screen 42 2-2 The Main Menu 43 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 45 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 55 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 57 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 59 2-7 Power Management Setup 64 2-8 PC Health Status 66 2-9...
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...Center 74 Chapter 4 Unique Features 75 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 75 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 78 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 78 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 81 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...82 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ...83 4-5 Q-Share ...85 4-6 Time Repair ...86 4-7 Teaming ...87 Chapter 5 Appendix ...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
...Center 74 Chapter 4 Unique Features 75 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 75 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 78 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 78 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 81 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...82 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ...83 4-5 Q-Share ...85 4-6 Time Repair ...86 4-7 Teaming ...87 Chapter 5 Appendix ...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN2 LAN1 RJ45 RJ45 RTL RTL 8111D 8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB322 JMB322 x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual... BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ...
... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN2 LAN1 RJ45 RJ45 RTL RTL 8111D 8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB322 JMB322 x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual... BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ...
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...supported will be less than 4 GB 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 ...be sure to install it is recommended that you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is ...
...supported will be less than 4 GB 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 ...be sure to install it is recommended that you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is ...
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...Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...or triple the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel-1. When enabling 3 Channel mode with two or four modules, it is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. Hardware Installation Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the ...
...Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...or triple the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel-1. When enabling 3 Channel mode with two or four modules, it is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. Hardware Installation Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the ...
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... to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with...
... to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with...
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...front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 34 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch...Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 power switch ...
...front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 34 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch...Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 power switch ...
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... to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 38 -
... to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 38 -
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21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace ...
21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace ...
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... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 41 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board ... result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of...
... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 41 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board ... result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of...
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... to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 42 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The...
... to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 42 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The...
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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 F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of ... usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu ...
...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 F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of ... usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu ...
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... 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 ...the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 44 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. ...
... 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 ...the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 44 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. ...
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... CPU Features QPI Link Speed QPI Link Speed UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 DRAM Timing Selectable Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A x CAS Latency Time x tRCD... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup
... CPU Features QPI Link Speed QPI Link Speed UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1066 DRAM Timing Selectable Profile DDR Voltage Profile QPI Voltage >>>>> Channel A x CAS Latency Time x tRCD... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup
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...) Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). BIOS Setup
...) Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). BIOS Setup
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... 1 settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 49 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Turbo Lets the system operate at ...its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (...
... 1 settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 49 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Turbo Lets the system operate at ...its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (...
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.... tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Misc Timing Control Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
.... tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Misc Timing Control Round Trip Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750V 0.750V 0.750V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: ...
Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750V 0.750V 0.750V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: ...
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... arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: - 55 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one...
... arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: - 55 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one...