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... example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\...page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied...
... example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\...page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied...
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... Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and ...Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 109 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 111 5-2-4 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 112 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3...
... Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and ...Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 109 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 111 5-2-4 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 112 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3...
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...-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H57M-USB3 or GA-H55M-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
...-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H57M-USB3 or GA-H55M-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
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... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts...
... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts...
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A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55/H57-7A89TG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at ... key to select the first boot device, then press 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 it to its default values, the monitor will directly boot from the device configured in...
A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55/H57-7A89TG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at ... key to select the first boot device, then press 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 it to its default values, the monitor will directly boot from the device configured in...
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...the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD) j Enables RAID for GA-H57M-USB3. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. j Only for the SATA ...controllers. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE... this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID(XHD) automatically. BIOS Setup - 50 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI...
...the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD) j Enables RAID for GA-H57M-USB3. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. j Only for the SATA ...controllers. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE... this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID(XHD) automatically. BIOS Setup - 50 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI...
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...operate at a speed of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port..... When a Cable Problem ...USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for...
...operate at a speed of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port..... When a Cable Problem ...USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_5/6 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for...
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...), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program....) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After...
...), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program....) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After...
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Drivers Installation - 62 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 62 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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. - 63 -
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. - 63 -
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Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install. 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. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install. 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. 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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... back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of the hard drive, make sure to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard...
... back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of the hard drive, make sure to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard...
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Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 1: ...
Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 1: ...
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... data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. in the notification area and right-click on the same network...Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 75 - exe to configure the data sharing settings. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data...
... data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. in the notification area and right-click on the same network...Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 75 - exe to configure the data sharing settings. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data...
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...Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to Chapter ...the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your data...
...Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to Chapter ...the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your data...
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... there is more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the ...steps below: A. Appendix Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, and SATA2_4 ports are supported by H57 Chipset.) Then connect ...
... there is more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the ...steps below: A. Appendix Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, and SATA2_4 ports are supported by H57 Chipset.) Then connect ...
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..., you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Finally press on the Create Volume item to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI...
..., you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Finally press on the Create Volume item to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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...Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix [SPACE]-Mark Delete Figure 11 ... and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Press the space bar on the array to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive ...
...Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix [SPACE]-Mark Delete Figure 11 ... and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Press the space bar on the array to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive ...
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...for Windows 32-bit operating system or 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. For example, ...from \32bit to \64bit if you wish to copy the driver in Figure 4. 3: Insert the blank...
...for Windows 32-bit operating system or 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. For example, ...from \32bit to \64bit if you wish to copy the driver in Figure 4. 3: Insert the blank...
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...device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Figure 1 Step 2: For the Intel H57: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . A screen will appear. Select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/5 Series/3400 Series SATA RAID Controller and press . Windows Setup ... Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Appendix Figure 2 - 96 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you to the previous screen. Installing Windows XP Step 1:...
...device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Figure 1 Step 2: For the Intel H57: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . A screen will appear. Select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/5 Series/3400 Series SATA RAID Controller and press . Windows Setup ... Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Appendix Figure 2 - 96 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you to the previous screen. Installing Windows XP Step 1:...