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Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the ... Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. You can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that...
Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the ... Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. You can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that...
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... of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated,...\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
... of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated,...\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU... Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H57M-USB3/GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU... Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health ...
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... Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (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 ... 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. - 5 -
... Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (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 ... 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. - 5 -
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...x4/ X1 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® H57 j Intel® H55 k 1 PCI Express x4 j 1 PCI Express x1 k PCI Bus LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a CODEC DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI-D (Note 1) D-Sub Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports ... 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 2) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. - 8 - DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. k Only for GA-H55M-USB3. (Note 1) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports...
...x4/ X1 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® H57 j Intel® H55 k 1 PCI Express x4 j 1 PCI Express x1 k PCI Bus LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a CODEC DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI-D (Note 1) D-Sub Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports ... 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 2) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. - 8 - DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. k Only for GA-H55M-USB3. (Note 1) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports...
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... Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm j Only for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size ... must install an Intel CPU with USB 3.0. (Note 8) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is enabled. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Due to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 9) Available functions ...
... Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm j Only for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size ... must install an Intel CPU with USB 3.0. (Note 8) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is enabled. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) Due to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX™ is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 9) Available functions ...
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.... After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Four Modules DS...
.... After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Four Modules DS...
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Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use only one of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to this port for the onboard graphics ports when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST stage. DiplayPort (Note 1) (Note...Refer to Start>Control Panel>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as the default playback device. j Only for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. Refer to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Use this port. ...
... CPU with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for GA-H57M-USB3. (Note 1) To use only one of the new generation interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to this port for the onboard graphics ports when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST stage. DiplayPort (Note 1) (Note...Refer to Start>Control Panel>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as the default playback device. j Only for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens. Refer to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Use this port. ...
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... the CMOS values by your SATA hard drive. 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the... the battery holder, making them short for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation - 26 - 8) GSATA2_5/6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Definition GSATA2_6 1 7 GSATA2_5...
... the CMOS values by your SATA hard drive. 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the... the battery holder, making them short for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation - 26 - 8) GSATA2_5/6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Definition GSATA2_6 1 7 GSATA2_5...
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...• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the ... This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front...
...• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the ... This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front...
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... 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. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •...
... 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. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •...
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.... If this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user... 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...
.... If this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user... 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...
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... device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55.... Note: The setting in time. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is found running at next boot ...
... device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55M/H57M-USB3 E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/22/2009-H55.... Note: The setting in time. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is found running at next boot ...
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...Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu... Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease ...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 ...
...Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu... Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease ...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 ...
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...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ... to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) BIOS Setup - 36 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, ...
...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ... to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) BIOS Setup - 36 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, ...
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...} Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E8 133.37 MHz 3067.78 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH...please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
...} Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E8 133.37 MHz 3067.78 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH...please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
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...unlocked clock ratio is present only if you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default:...power-saving function in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. CPU Frequency ...
...unlocked clock ratio is present only if you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default:...power-saving function in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. CPU Frequency ...
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...dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to emit PROCHOT signals. The adjustable range is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ...CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set the CPU base clock. This item ...
...dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to emit PROCHOT signals. The adjustable range is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ...CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set the CPU base clock. This item ...
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... to set the CPU clock prior to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to the Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is from 90 MHz to the CPU clock. Internal Graphics Clock PCI ... Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory ...
... to set the CPU clock prior to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to the Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is from 90 MHz to the CPU clock. Internal Graphics Clock PCI ... Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory ...