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... or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product...
... or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 SoftwareApplications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1...Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 77 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 79 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 84 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 84 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 SoftwareApplications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1...Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 77 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 79 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 84 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 84 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out ...
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... contents are subject to -DVI adapter (This motherboard only supports DVI-D) I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA69G-S3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One...
... contents are subject to -DVI adapter (This motherboard only supports DVI-D) I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA69G-S3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One...
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...card with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always... of the white-drawable bar to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics...
...card with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always... of the white-drawable bar to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics...
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B. Then install the second graphics card to complete the configuration. - 19 - Graphics Card Driver Setting: After installing the graphics card driver in your graphics cards, install the connecting bridges on the two cards. (Note: Procedure for more information about enabling CrossFire.) Step 3: Connect your LCD monitor ...
B. Then install the second graphics card to complete the configuration. - 19 - Graphics Card Driver Setting: After installing the graphics card driver in your graphics cards, install the connecting bridges on the two cards. (Note: Procedure for more information about enabling CrossFire.) Step 3: Connect your LCD monitor ...
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... Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 34 - A. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot... directly without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA69G-S3H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/27/2007-RS690G-SB600-6A669G02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...
... Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 34 - A. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot... directly without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA69G-S3H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/27/2007-RS690G-SB600-6A669G02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: :...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to move it up or down on the list.
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to move it up or down on the list.
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...USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 42 - Set this option to Legacy IDE if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. ...For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. In Legacy mode the SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Windows XP/2000. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows...
...USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 42 - Set this option to Legacy IDE if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. ...For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. In Legacy mode the SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Windows XP/2000. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows...
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... under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as...
... under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as...
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GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 56 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 56 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -
Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -
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... Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to restore...
... Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to restore...
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... POST (Figure 9). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for GA-MA69G-S3H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/27/2007-RS690G-SB600-6A669G02C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Boot ...then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 10 Figure 11 3. English B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 62 -
... POST (Figure 9). Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for GA-MA69G-S3H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/27/2007-RS690G-SB600-6A669G02C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Boot ...then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 10 Figure 11 3. English B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 62 -
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...check box and click Update New BIOS. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File In... TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Failure...
...check box and click Update New BIOS. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File In... TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Failure...
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...Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. English Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps ...
...Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. English Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps ...
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... 3 - 77 - Boot from the menu. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press to the floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller... appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. English 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA ...
... 3 - 77 - Boot from the menu. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press to the floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller... appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. English 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA ...
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... folder. Step 2: After entering the folder, type the following directory: \Chipset\RS690\Vista\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\LH (Figure 6). In your system. floppy disk). GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard Figure 6 - 78 - Press after entering the command (Figure 4): cd \chipset\rs690\vista\packages\drivers\sbdrv\sb6xx\raid\lh (Note) The LH folder contains the RAID/AHCI...
... folder. Step 2: After entering the folder, type the following directory: \Chipset\RS690\Vista\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\LH (Figure 6). In your system. floppy disk). GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard Figure 6 - 78 - Press after entering the command (Figure 4): cd \chipset\rs690\vista\packages\drivers\sbdrv\sb6xx\raid\lh (Note) The LH folder contains the RAID/AHCI...
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... in your system, or you see the message "Press F6 if you need to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a device support...use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 79 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). A. Windows Setup Press...
... in your system, or you see the message "Press F6 if you need to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a device support...use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 79 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). A. Windows Setup Press...
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...support disks from the floppy disk. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the motherboard driver disk. The driver installation will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct ... If you want to the previous screen. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 80 - English Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the AMD SB600 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be finished in the floppy disk, a controller menu ...
...support disks from the floppy disk. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the motherboard driver disk. The driver installation will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct ... If you want to the previous screen. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 80 - English Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the AMD SB600 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be finished in the floppy disk, a controller menu ...
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To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 - 81 - Appendix English Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 - 81 - Appendix English Step 4: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer.