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An SSD with SP1 2. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Refer to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: ...
An SSD with SP1 2. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Refer to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: ...
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... Settings allows you to set when to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to the results from "detail disk" for exact volume number) (Change...
... Settings allows you to set when to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to the results from "detail disk" for exact volume number) (Change...
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... Connect Technology enabled in the search field to open the registry editor. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Restart your system is for the following directory in the registry editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart...
... Connect Technology enabled in the search field to open the registry editor. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Restart your system is for the following directory in the registry editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart...
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...the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. ...The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Intel Smart Response A. Windows 7 ...
...the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. ...The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Intel Smart Response A. Windows 7 ...
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... 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual... is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. No part of the motherboard...
... 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual... is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. No part of the motherboard...
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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 Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
... 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 Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
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Motherboard driver disk ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Box Contents ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; 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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - User's Manual ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;;
Motherboard driver disk ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Box Contents ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; 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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - User's Manual ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;;
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...audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory... support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x...of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory ...
...audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory... support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x...of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory ...
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... an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into...
... an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into...
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... cable connector. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in jack.
... cable connector. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in jack.
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...previous boot routs ports to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID ...controller, it should route the ports to xHCI controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to provide support for the xHCI controller...
...previous boot routs ports to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID ...controller, it should route the ports to xHCI controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to provide support for the xHCI controller...
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...allocate the DVMT memory size of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to ...Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the monitor display from UASP driver vendors to be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables ...
...allocate the DVMT memory size of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to ...Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the monitor display from UASP driver vendors to be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables ...
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...8226; Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (...Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities.
...8226; Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (...Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities.
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk.
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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 Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. 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 Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
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... can back up data 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 the hard drive, make...
... can back up data 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 the hard drive, make...
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... stripe along the top). C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2...
... stripe along the top). C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2...
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... ... Exit... Unique Features - 64 - Figure 1. 4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
... ... Exit... Unique Features - 64 - Figure 1. 4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
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... be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. You can click the Xpress Install All button to expand its capacity. 4-4 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 when a new SATA...
... be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. You can click the Xpress Install All button to expand its capacity. 4-4 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 when a new SATA...