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... on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. No part of this...
... on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. No part of this...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD3R 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...8482;/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 52 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status 57...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD3R 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...8482;/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 52 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status 57...
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... Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share......77 4-6 Time Repair...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
... Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share......77 4-6 Time Repair...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... RJ45 (100 MHz) RTL8111C x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
... RJ45 (100 MHz) RTL8111C x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
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... w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced...
... w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced...
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... in the DDR3_1 socket. • When memory modules of the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided... remain in Dual or 3 Channel mode. 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 you are...
... in the DDR3_1 socket. • When memory modules of the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided... remain in Dual or 3 Channel mode. 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 you are...
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...begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: ... fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release...
...begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: ... fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release...
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... according to the hard drive activity LED 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 pin assignments below... beep will be heard if no problem is operating. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status...
... according to the hard drive activity LED 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 pin assignments below... beep will be heard if no problem is operating. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status...
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... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS... values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer...
... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS... values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer...
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... loading, the more details. 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for one . Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
... loading, the more details. 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for one . Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
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...can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to... keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned off, the battery on . BIOS Setup When the power is recommended that ...
...can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to... keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned off, the battery on . BIOS Setup When the power is recommended that ...
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... RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EX58-UD3R E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
... RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EX58-UD3R E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
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... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...are 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 Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears...
... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...are 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 Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears...
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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. ... load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
...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. ... load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
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.... - 37 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Features QPI...
.... - 37 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Features QPI...
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BIOS Setup - 38 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Vcore 1.22500V QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.150V IOH Core 1.100V DRAM Voltage 1....
BIOS Setup - 38 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Vcore 1.22500V QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.150V IOH Core 1.100V DRAM Voltage 1....
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... a platform to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup
... a platform to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup
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... Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 40 -
... Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 40 -
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... capability of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Disabled Disables the use of CPU base clock. BIOS Setup
... capability of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Disabled Disables the use of CPU base clock. BIOS Setup
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... DRAM timing control items below to set the system memory multiplier. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are...
... DRAM timing control items below to set the system memory multiplier. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are...