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...REV: X.X." Changes to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright ...169; 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The...
...REV: X.X." Changes to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright ...169; 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS ...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS ...
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Box Contents GA-H55M-S2V or GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-H55M-S2V or GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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...) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in...
...) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in...
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.... Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to...
.... Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to...
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..., you have to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on the monitor being used to use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port...
..., you have to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on the monitor being used to use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port...
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...setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access ... boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key ...
...setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access ... boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key ...
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Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do ...
Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do ...
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... Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the...
... Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 54 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 54 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
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You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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..., the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to restore it . When hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at...
..., the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to restore it . When hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at...
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... icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your desktop and select Manage...
... icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your desktop and select Manage...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of...
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..., and Side speaker out. (Please refer to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to -analog converters (DACs) that... HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed.
..., and Side speaker out. (Please refer to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to -analog converters (DACs) that... HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed.
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... hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Appendix - 70 - 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Step 2: Connect your microphone to microphone, right-click...
... hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Appendix - 70 - 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. Step 2: Connect your microphone to microphone, right-click...
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...driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. In the Main Menu, press + to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. A: For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE... and unplug the power cord). Appendix Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page ...
...driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. In the Main Menu, press + to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. A: For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE... and unplug the power cord). Appendix Q: Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page ...