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...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this ...
...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this ...
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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 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 ...Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 75 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 76 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 80 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 80 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 83 5-2-3 Configuring...
... 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 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 ...Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 75 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 76 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 80 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 80 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 83 5-2-3 Configuring...
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... and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
... and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual 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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... supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
... supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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... card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card...
... card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card...
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... jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for more information...
... jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for more information...
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AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ... BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use 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 access the Q-Flash...
AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ... BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use 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 access the Q-Flash...
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...password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup - 42 - Setup A password is only required for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press..., one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions...
...password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup - 42 - Setup A password is only required for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press..., one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions...
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... in network card instead of the integrated SATA2_0~SATA2_3 controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - Onboard LAN...
... in network card instead of the integrated SATA2_0~SATA2_3 controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - Onboard LAN...
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... the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ...the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will...
... the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ...the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will...
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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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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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 - Drivers Installation
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on 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 data). • It is recommended...
... Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on 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 data). • It is recommended...
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... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. After you see the following message...
... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. After you see the following message...
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...data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 ...Disabled Figure 2. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. About Q-Share ... exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (...
...data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Enable Incoming Folder ... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 67 ...Disabled Figure 2. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. About Q-Share ... exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (...
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... or RAID mode. - 69 - C. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Appendix Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configuring RAID set to ensure optimal performance, it is set ... Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer.
... or RAID mode. - 69 - C. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Appendix Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configuring RAID set to ensure optimal performance, it is set ... Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer.
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...Insert the blank formatted disk. Figure 2 Figure 3 (Note) Change the directory from the menu in MS-DOS and Windows mode. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. For installing Windows Vista, you need to exit when finished. For example, ...x86 to \x64 if you wish to a USB flash drive. Press any key to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is...
...Insert the blank formatted disk. Figure 2 Figure 3 (Note) Change the directory from the menu in MS-DOS and Windows mode. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. For installing Windows Vista, you need to exit when finished. For example, ...x86 to \x64 if you wish to a USB flash drive. Press any key to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is...
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...XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . After the driver installation, you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Appendix - 76 - Select the SCSI Adapter you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD ...SB750 SATA controller. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you ...
...XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . After the driver installation, you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Appendix - 76 - Select the SCSI Adapter you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD ...SB750 SATA controller. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you ...
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...USB flash drive). Appendix Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB750V folder to...standard OS installation steps. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). Figure 4 - 77 - Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that below assumes that only one RAID ...
...USB flash drive). Appendix Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB750V folder to...standard OS installation steps. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). Figure 4 - 77 - Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that below assumes that only one RAID ...