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... your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. The logo is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of...
... your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. The logo is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of...
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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 ...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 78 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 83 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 83 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional ...
... 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 ...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 78 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 83 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 83 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional ...
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... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box...
... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box...
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... below to correctly install your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with a...
... below to correctly install your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with a...
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AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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 device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key ... system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 -
AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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 device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key ... system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 -
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With virtualization, 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 VIA to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a ...
With virtualization, 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 VIA to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a ...
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... or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = / Length = / Length = / Length = 0.0m... ATA features such as shown in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Legacy IDE Allows the SATA controller to activate the boot ROM...
... or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = / Length = / Length = / Length = 0.0m... ATA features such as shown in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Legacy IDE Allows the SATA controller to activate the boot ROM...
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...still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack... install the operating system. (The following the item. Or you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, ...
...still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack... install the operating system. (The following the item. Or you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, ...
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 56 - 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.
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 56 - 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 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 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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... file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; For example, when hard drives are...
... file created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; For example, when hard drives are...
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... 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 62 - After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot ... is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 8 2. AMD 770 BIOS for the first time. Figure 12 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B.
... 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 62 - After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot ... is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 8 2. AMD 770 BIOS for the first time. Figure 12 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B.
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...of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 67 - Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Options and Instructions:... Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest ...
...of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 67 - Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Options and Instructions:... Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest ...
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...drive(s) 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. If you do not want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA .... Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive ...
...drive(s) 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. If you do not want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA .... Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive ...
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...system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you to copy the driver in advance during the Windows setup process (Note 1) . Boot from the motherboard driver disk directly during the OS installation. Press to install Windows Vista, select (4) SB600 SATA (Vista... menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). For example, from the menu. Your system will open ...
...system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you to copy the driver in advance during the Windows setup process (Note 1) . Boot from the motherboard driver disk directly during the OS installation. Press to install Windows Vista, select (4) SB600 SATA (Vista... menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). For example, from the menu. Your system will open ...
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...the following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your system, or you have any device ... next screen. Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you need to install a third party SCSI or...
...the following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your system, or you have any device ... next screen. Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you need to install a third party SCSI or...
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... for the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. 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 similar to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the.... When the screen as shown below will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the floppy disk. Appendix ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure ...
... for the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. 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 similar to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the.... When the screen as shown below will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the floppy disk. Appendix ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure ...
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To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 80 - To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.
To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 80 - To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.
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... 64-bit) folder (Figure 7). Figure 7 (Note) For AHCI drives, installation of Windows Vista does not require you have copied the SATA RAID driver to a floppy disk following the instructions in "5-1-2," insert the floppy disk and browse to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in advance... during the OS installation process. - 81 - Refer to the following directory: \Chipset\RS690\Vista\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. ...
... 64-bit) folder (Figure 7). Figure 7 (Note) For AHCI drives, installation of Windows Vista does not require you have copied the SATA RAID driver to a floppy disk following the instructions in "5-1-2," insert the floppy disk and browse to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in advance... during the OS installation process. - 81 - Refer to the following directory: \Chipset\RS690\Vista\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. ...
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Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 8 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 9 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear.
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 8 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 9 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear.