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...owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual ...may be made by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2011...
...owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual ...may be made by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2011...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 87 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 87 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 Configuring Microphone Recording 91 5-2-4 Using...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 87 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 87 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 Configuring Microphone Recording 91 5-2-4 Using...
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Box Contents GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. 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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-H67MA-USB3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. 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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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...; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 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. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ... memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the LGA1155 package (Go to...
...; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 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. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ... memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the LGA1155 package (Go to...
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.... PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card...
.... PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card...
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... digital optical audio. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
... digital optical audio. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
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... 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 enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash...
... 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 enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H67MA-USB3-B3 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash...
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... to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables... controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode 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. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in...
... to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel H67 Chipset) Enables or disables... controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode 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. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in...
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... and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), 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...
... and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), 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...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 - 56 - 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. - 57 -
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. - 57 -
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Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Unique Features - 60 -
... message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Unique Features - 60 -
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... Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of...
... Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of...
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... set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually...Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater...
... set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually...Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater...
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... that you may vary depending on the motherboard. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. ...• Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A....
... that you may vary depending on the motherboard. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. ...• Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A....
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... Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 79 - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size...
... Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 79 - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size...
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... Then a controller menu similar to that you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your computer. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all of the files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your system to ... or press ESC to return to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Installing Windows 7/Vista As Windows 7 and Vista already include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you can pro- Installing Windows XP To install Windows XP, you to the previous screen. A screen will appear. For AHCI mode, use ...
... Then a controller menu similar to that you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP onto your computer. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all of the files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your system to ... or press ESC to return to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Installing Windows 7/Vista As Windows 7 and Vista already include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you can pro- Installing Windows XP To install Windows XP, you to the previous screen. A screen will appear. For AHCI mode, use ...
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• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the Start menu. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in Manage Volume. The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. - 85 - Appendix
• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the Start menu. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in Manage Volume. The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. - 85 - Appendix