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... Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual... motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
... Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual... motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS ... the settings may result in system's failure to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS ... the settings may result in system's failure to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it...
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... normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 44 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main ...to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express...
... normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 44 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main ...to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express...
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... only operate at a normal speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Refer to the fault or short. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 46 - Note: The Gigabit hub will show 0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. If a cable problem...
... only operate at a normal speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Refer to the fault or short. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 46 - Note: The Gigabit hub will show 0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. If a cable problem...
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... SATA Type (SATAII0~SATAII3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATAII4/SATAII5 connectors. Configures the operating mode of the integrated SA TA controller. Windows XP. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. - 47 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is...
... SATA Type (SATAII0~SATAII3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATAII4/SATAII5 connectors. Configures the operating mode of the integrated SA TA controller. Windows XP. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. - 47 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is...
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... Power button Configures the way to RAM) sleep state (default). If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 49 - Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power mode. S1(POS) Enables the system...
... Power button Configures the way to RAM) sleep state (default). If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 49 - Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power mode. S1(POS) Enables the system...
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... a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return...system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from an AC power loss. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Disabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be effective. (Note)... the system at least 1A on the system. Note: When using this item. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 -
... a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return...system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from an AC power loss. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Disabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be effective. (Note)... the system at least 1A on the system. Note: When using this item. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 -
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... 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 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to ... box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list...
... 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 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to ... box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list...
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... end of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence...
... end of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence...
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... unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 62 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount...
... unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 62 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount...
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...Figure 8 2. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). AMD 770 BIOS for the first time. After you use...When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to check disk allocation. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 ....
...Figure 8 2. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). AMD 770 BIOS for the first time. After you use...When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to check disk allocation. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 ....
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... of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 66 - TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, ...the new BIOS file (e.g. MA770UD3.F1) to ensure normal system operation. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/06/2008-RD780-SB700-6A66AG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing ...
... of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 66 - TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, ...the new BIOS file (e.g. MA770UD3.F1) to ensure normal system operation. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS TM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/06/2008-RD780-SB700-6A66AG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing ...
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...on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update ... for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS...
...on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update ... for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS...
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...values. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may occur. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment. The HW Monitor tab allows you to the hardware components such as CPU, ...function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and... You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to install additional software. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - age and fan speed and set . Before you to see ...
...values. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may occur. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment. The HW Monitor tab allows you to the hardware components such as CPU, ...function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and... You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to install additional software. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - age and fan speed and set . Before you to see ...
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... 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer 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. Then connect the power connector from your computer . Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring...
... 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer 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. Then connect the power connector from your computer . Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring...
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...POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). All rights reserved. To delete an ...array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. Press to enter the Delete LD window. C. Skip this step if you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). RAID BIOS Version 3.2.1540.23 (c) 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc...
...POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). All rights reserved. To delete an ...array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. Press to enter the Delete LD window. C. Skip this step if you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). RAID BIOS Version 3.2.1540.23 (c) 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc...
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... Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [] Up [] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 76... or multiple disk arrays attached to enter the RAID configuration menu (Figure 5). Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4).
... Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [] Up [] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 76... or multiple disk arrays attached to enter the RAID configuration menu (Figure 5). Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4).
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... following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as Free if unassigned. Press the key or to change the Assignment option to select RAID 0. 2. Then, the window below will show the number of disks assigned. 5. Press + to set the array to exit the RAID BIOS utility. Set the Stripe Block size. 64... are assigned to set the capacity of the disk. Under the Assignment column, drives are unassigned. Appendix The Total Drv section will appear. The window below will erase the MBR data of the RAID array or press other keys to a disk array or are labeled with their assigned disk array...
... following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as Free if unassigned. Press the key or to change the Assignment option to select RAID 0. 2. Then, the window below will show the number of disks assigned. 5. Press + to set the array to exit the RAID BIOS utility. Set the Stripe Block size. 64... are assigned to set the capacity of the disk. Under the Assignment column, drives are unassigned. Appendix The Total Drv section will appear. The window below will erase the MBR data of the RAID array or press other keys to a disk array or are labeled with their assigned disk array...
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... in your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your optical drive (example: D:\>). For example, from the startup disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Select the controller...your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (5) SB700/750 SATA for the AMD SB700 SATA controller. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SA TA hard drive(s) that has CD-ROM support and two blank...
... in your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your optical drive (example: D:\>). For example, from the startup disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Select the controller...your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (5) SB700/750 SATA for the AMD SB700 SATA controller. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SA TA hard drive(s) that has CD-ROM support and two blank...
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...2: When a screen similar to install W indows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 80 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to that below appears, insert the floppy... The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system to install a third party...
...2: When a screen similar to install W indows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 80 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to that below appears, insert the floppy... The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system to install a third party...