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... Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) 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 ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
... Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) 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 ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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...OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less... than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 3) Available ...
...OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less... than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 3) Available ...
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... beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_4 DS/SS - - 3 Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_4 Three Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot 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 in the DDR3_1 socket. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand...
... Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_4 DS/SS - - 3 Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_4 Three Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot 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 in the DDR3_1 socket. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand...
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... Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately...
... Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately...
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... will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. the second is the memory frequency that supports this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is automatically adjusted according to Profile1 or Profile2, this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to Disabled, this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings...
... will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. the second is the memory frequency that supports this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is automatically adjusted according to Profile1 or Profile2, this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to Disabled, this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings...
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... Master } IDE Channel 5 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
... Master } IDE Channel 5 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
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... None. Cylinder Number of heads. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard...fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you to select the type of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of memory installed on the hard drive. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy ...
... None. Cylinder Number of heads. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard...fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you to select the type of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of memory installed on the hard drive. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy ...
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to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [... system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [... system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
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... (Note) This item is present only if you to set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for... buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Enabled) Init...you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. ...
... (Note) This item is present only if you to set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for... buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Enabled) Init...you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. ...
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...(shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Password. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and ... Enabled, the following : Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. When prompted for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled...
...(shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Password. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and ... Enabled, the following : Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. When prompted for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled...
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... amount of it. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, when hard drives are attached to boot from the ...recommended to back up data on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are ...
... amount of it. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. For example, when hard drives are attached to boot from the ...recommended to back up data on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are ...
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...• Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to enable support for Quick Boost. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use ... system performance. (Note) After making changes in EasyTune 6 may occur. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to restart your system for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost...
...• Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to enable support for Quick Boost. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use ... system performance. (Note) After making changes in EasyTune 6 may occur. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to restart your system for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost...
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...options. If your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to... System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 109 ...
...options. If your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to... System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 109 ...