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... Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) (Note 2) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot,...Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 4.8GT/s / 6.4GT/s North Bridge:...
... Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) (Note 2) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot,...Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 4.8GT/s / 6.4GT/s North Bridge:...
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GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_2 slot. if you are divided into to two pairs: GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 as a pair and GSATA2_2 ... BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for how to enable the Smart Backup function.) (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan...
GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_2 slot. if you are divided into to two pairs: GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 as a pair and GSATA2_2 ... BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for how to enable the Smart Backup function.) (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan...
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... is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard...
... is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard...
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...PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. ...fan header (PWR_FAN). The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan ...
...PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. ...fan header (PWR_FAN). The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan ...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to... Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency Advanced 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 ...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to... Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency Advanced 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 ...
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...) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 46 - CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Bi...
...) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 46 - CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Bi...
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...Allows you to set the UnCore frequency. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. - 47 - UnCore Frequency Allows ...you to set the QPI Link speed. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: ...
...Allows you to set the UnCore frequency. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. - 47 - UnCore Frequency Allows ...you to set the QPI Link speed. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: ...
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.... Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this feature. - 49 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) ...are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) This ...
.... Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this feature. - 49 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) ...are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) This ...
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... you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set this menu when finished. to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required...
... you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set this menu when finished. to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required...
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... you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 58 - This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) ...you to set a delay time for the BIOS to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from ...
... you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 58 - This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) ...you to set a delay time for the BIOS to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from ...
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... their systemrelated information without the need to install additional software. Available functions in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ...GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 82 - The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported....
... their systemrelated information without the need to install additional software. Available functions in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ...GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 82 - The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported....
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... submit your monitor. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Appendix No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as... computer. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). The problem is the CPU cooler running?
... submit your monitor. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Appendix No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as... computer. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). The problem is the CPU cooler running?
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...CPU level Initial interrupts vector table. Load CMOS settings into chipset. Program basic chipset registers Detect memory - Clear CMOS error flag 1. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for keyboard & mouse followed by OEM customers Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is an invalid value for ESCD & DMI support...mouse interface (optional) 2. Enable keyboard interface 1. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 116 - If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to ...
...CPU level Initial interrupts vector table. Load CMOS settings into chipset. Program basic chipset registers Detect memory - Clear CMOS error flag 1. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for keyboard & mouse followed by OEM customers Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is an invalid value for ESCD & DMI support...mouse interface (optional) 2. Enable keyboard interface 1. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 116 - If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to ...