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GA-H57M-USB3 GA-H55M-USB3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H57MUB3-1001R
GA-H57M-USB3 GA-H55M-USB3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H57MUB3-1001R
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...on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick... means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our ...
...on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick... means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our ...
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... 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64...(X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j 81 5-1-2 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... 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. - 5 -
... 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64...(X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel H57 SATA Controllers j 81 5-1-2 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... 115 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 5-4 Regulatory Statements 118 j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. - 5 -
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... 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 without notice...
... 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 without notice...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
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... CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU...
... CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU...
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... the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the...
... the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the...
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... that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Hardware Installation Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact...
... that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Hardware Installation Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact...
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... 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 factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations...
... 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 factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations...
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... CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to 600 MHz. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz...
... CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to 600 MHz. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz...
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Auto sets memory multiplier according to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Internal Graphics Clock PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first ...
Auto sets memory multiplier according to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Internal Graphics Clock PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first ...
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...methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 47 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one...are used , set this item to None so the system will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. If you to manually enter the specifications of heads. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors....
...methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 47 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one...are used , set this item to None so the system will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. If you to manually enter the specifications of heads. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors....
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....) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that are...
....) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that are...
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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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...What is Q-Flash™? Before You Begin 1. During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55/H57-7A89TG0PC-00 Because BIOS flashing is... corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. site and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE...
...What is Q-Flash™? Before You Begin 1. During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55/H57-7A89TG0PC-00 Because BIOS flashing is... corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. site and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE...
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... Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your... to boot. - 71 - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. Save the ...
... Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your... to boot. - 71 - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. Save the ...
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... automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming ...automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to exit the X.H.D utility. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Unique...of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to automatically install all of your ...
... automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming ...automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to exit the X.H.D utility. j Only for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Unique...of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to automatically install all of your ...
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... to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you...
... to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you...
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... ID) Member Disk (0) Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Select the new hard drive to add into the array to manually rebuild the array in the array. The following screen appears, indicating that a RAID volume is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note...
... ID) Member Disk (0) Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Select the new hard drive to add into the array to manually rebuild the array in the array. The following screen appears, indicating that a RAID volume is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note...
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... Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. The picture to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out...
... Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. The picture to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out...