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... revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on...
... revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on...
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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 Installing the...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 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 59 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 59 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 60 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-13 Exit ...
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 Installing the...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 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 59 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 59 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 60 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-13 Exit ...
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... - Pin No. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition...
... - Pin No. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition...
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...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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Refer...to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to activate ...
...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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Refer...to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to activate ...
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... needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. You can be used for one time only. BIOS Setup - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version EX58-UD3R E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0EC-00 Function Keys Function...
... needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. You can be used for one time only. BIOS Setup - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version EX58-UD3R E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0EC-00 Function Keys Function...
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... of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as 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...Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the menu. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or...
... of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as 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...Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the menu. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or...
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...minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For...menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving ...
...minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For...menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving ...
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... you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or 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 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)...
... you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or 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 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)...
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UnCore Frequency Allows you to set the UnCore frequency. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: Enabled) ******** Advanced Clock Control ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... 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 - Options are : Auto (default), x12~x16. Options are : Auto (default), x36, Slow Mode. ******** UnCore & QPI Features ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
UnCore Frequency Allows you to set the UnCore frequency. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: Enabled) ******** Advanced Clock Control ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... 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 - Options are : Auto (default), x12~x16. Options are : Auto (default), x36, Slow Mode. ******** UnCore & QPI Features ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
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... adjust CPU computing power to the CPU clock. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Disabled Disables the use of CPU base clock. BIOS Setup Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot..., or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency...
... adjust CPU computing power to the CPU clock. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Disabled Disables the use of CPU base clock. BIOS Setup Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot..., or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency...
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... system memory multiplier. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is set to operate at its best performance level. BIOS Setup - 42 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at ...Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that is set to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD...
... system memory multiplier. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is set to operate at its best performance level. BIOS Setup - 42 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at ...Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that is set to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD...
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... Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 6~16. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 7 x tRCD 7 x tRP 7 x tRAS 20 >>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control x tRC... (default), 1~15. tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. - 43 - tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.
... Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 6~16. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 7 x tRCD 7 x tRP 7 x tRAS 20 >>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control x tRC... (default), 1~15. tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. - 43 - tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.
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... Followed by Reads Different DIMMs Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. BIOS Setup - 44 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Misc Timing Control Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Writes Followed by Reads x Different DIMMs 7 x Different...
... Followed by Reads Different DIMMs Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. BIOS Setup - 44 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Misc Timing Control Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Writes Followed by Reads x Different DIMMs 7 x Different...
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... heavy CPU load. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>>>> MCH/ICH PCIE The default is Auto. QPI PLL The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ICH Core The default is Auto. >>>>> DRAM DRAM ...Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 46 - IOH Core The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... heavy CPU load. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>>>> MCH/ICH PCIE The default is Auto. QPI PLL The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ICH Core The default is Auto. >>>>> DRAM DRAM ...Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 46 - IOH Core The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure... your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: BIOS...
.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure... your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: BIOS...
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...floppy disk drive error but stop . Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for faster system startup. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of heads. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the...any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the ...
...floppy disk drive error but stop . Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for faster system startup. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of heads. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the...any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the ...
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...to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD,... Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when finished. This feature allows your hard drive. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
...to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD,... Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when finished. This feature allows your hard drive. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
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...In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB ...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup Exit Without ...
...In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB ...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup Exit Without ...
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...Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to BIOS settings. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to 8 characters ...and then press . 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...
...Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to BIOS settings. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to 8 characters ...and then press . 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...
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... install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. A screen will appear. Windows Setup Press F6 if you to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID...
... install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. A screen will appear. Windows Setup Press F6 if you to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID...