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...-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique 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. All rights reserved. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your ...
...-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique 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. All rights reserved. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your ...
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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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module 16 1-5 Installing ...
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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module 16 1-5 Installing ...
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...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1, GSATA2_2, GSATA2_3) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU QPI Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7...Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ... disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 10 -
...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1, GSATA2_2, GSATA2_3) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU QPI Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7...Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ... disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 10 -
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...CPU Notch Notch - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to ... the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency...
...CPU Notch Notch - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to ... the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency...
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... one direction. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go 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... installing the memory to install it is operating in Flex Memory Mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed. 2. When enabling 3 Channel mode with two or four modules, it in the ...
... one direction. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go 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... installing the memory to install it is operating in Flex Memory Mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed. 2. When enabling 3 Channel mode with two or four modules, it in the ...
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... 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to clear CMOS values. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 24 - Do not rock it straight out ... such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate...
... 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to clear CMOS values. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 24 - Do not rock it straight out ... such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate...
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...1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. Pin No. Each IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely ...For purchasing the additional IEEE 1394a bracket(s), please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the IEEE 1394a device. For purchasing the optional USB bracket,...
...1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. Pin No. Each IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely ...For purchasing the additional IEEE 1394a bracket(s), please contact the local dealer. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the IEEE 1394a device. For purchasing the optional USB bracket,...
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..., one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set the UnCore frequency. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT Disabled signals...
..., one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set the UnCore frequency. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT Disabled signals...
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... use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. Racing Increases CPU frequency... (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable.
... use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. Racing Increases CPU frequency... (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable.
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... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. BIOS Setup Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. - 53 - ******* Advanced Voltage Control******* CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Voltage Control Voltage Types...
... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. BIOS Setup Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. - 53 - ******* Advanced Voltage Control******* CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Voltage Control Voltage Types...
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...GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 56 - IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to selects the type of cylinders. Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to manually enter the specifications...of the device during the POST for any error. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are determined by using one of ...
...GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 56 - IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to selects the type of cylinders. Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to manually enter the specifications...of the device during the POST for any error. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are determined by using one of ...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be shared with other device. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. In Legacy mode the SATA ...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be shared with other device. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. In Legacy mode the SATA ...
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... AC power. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on a specific day in a month. Note: To use this item. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at...
... AC power. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on a specific day in a month. Note: To use this item. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at...
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This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 67 - BIOS Setup However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different ...
This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 67 - BIOS Setup However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different ...
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...CPU fan speed to be sure to click Set for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The HW Monitor tab allows you fully know each ... their systemrelated information without the need to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 82 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information...you set temperature/fan speed alarm. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows...
...CPU fan speed to be sure to click Set for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The HW Monitor tab allows you fully know each ... their systemrelated information without the need to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 82 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information...you set temperature/fan speed alarm. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows...
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... process, click OK to remove the existing Teaming, access the Realtek Vlan & Teaming Utility and click the Remove button. - 87 - Unique Features Restart your hub's specifications. Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Step 5: Click View status in Network and Sharing Center. 4-7 Teaming Dual LAN with Teaming enabled. • To...
... process, click OK to remove the existing Teaming, access the Realtek Vlan & Teaming Utility and click the Remove button. - 87 - Unique Features Restart your hub's specifications. Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Step 5: Click View status in Network and Sharing Center. 4-7 Teaming Dual LAN with Teaming enabled. • To...