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... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 79 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 80 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In...
... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 79 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 80 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In...
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GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ... actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed...
GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ... actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed...
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...with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Restart your system when completed. Only for AMD platform. Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. Before you... Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Right-click the icon to disable the CrossFire function in the system tray after the system ...
...with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Restart your system when completed. Only for AMD platform. Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. Before you... Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Right-click the icon to disable the CrossFire function in the system tray after the system ...
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..., select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to Realtek HDA HDMI ...
..., select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to Realtek HDA HDMI ...
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... X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p...
... X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p...
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... on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," ...the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. Inadequately altering the ...
... on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," ...the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. Inadequately altering the ...
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... Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, ...D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard...
... Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, ...D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard...
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...) Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. BIOS Setup Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - Windows XP. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. IDE Disables RAID for the...
...) Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. BIOS Setup Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - Windows XP. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. IDE Disables RAID for the...
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...about 2m on Part 1-2. If no cable problem is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; When a Cable Problem Occurs... GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 48 - Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is... detected on a specified pair of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of ...
...about 2m on Part 1-2. If no cable problem is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; When a Cable Problem Occurs... GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 48 - Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of wires, the Status field will show Open, and the length shown is... detected on a specified pair of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of ...
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... computer in a S3(STR) low power mode. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 50 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant...
... computer in a S3(STR) low power mode. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 50 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant...
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...to clear the password settings. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to its last known awake state upon the...for the password, press again without entering the password to be effective. (Note) Supported on this item. Note: To cancel the password, press on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A ...
...to clear the password settings. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to its last known awake state upon the...for the password, press again without entering the password to be effective. (Note) Supported on this item. Note: To cancel the password, press on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A ...
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...will continue 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. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then...The system will restart your optional drive. You can press Xpress Install to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system ...
...will continue 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. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then...The system will restart your optional drive. You can press Xpress Install to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system ...
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... of the hard drive, make sure to quickly compress and back up data on the amount 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 RAID/AHCI mode...
... of the hard drive, make sure to quickly compress and back up data on the amount 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 RAID/AHCI mode...
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... system.) A. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 3 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 64 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. When partitioning your hard drive...
... system.) A. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 3 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 64 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. When partitioning your hard drive...
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...search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/...2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Figure 9 C. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 66 - Figure 12 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin...
...search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/...2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Figure 9 C. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 66 - Figure 12 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin...
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...two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Before You Begin: 1. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...Flash. For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard...
...two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Before You Begin: 1. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...Flash. For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard...
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...File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to your location...and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 71 - In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when...
...File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to your location...and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 71 - In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when...
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...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance ...the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. SMART FAN 4. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 72 - Function LEDs 9. GO 6. Help 11. and ...
...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance ...the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. SMART FAN 4. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 72 - Function LEDs 9. GO 6. Help 11. and ...
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... D. Appendix C . Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. If you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 73 - Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before ...not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure a RAID array in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. •...
... D. Appendix C . Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. If you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 73 - Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before ...not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure a RAID array in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. •...
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... To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Press to enter the Define LD window. To create an array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix C. To view controller settings, press to enter the Delete LD... window. To delete an array, press to enter the Controller Configuration window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says...
... To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Press to enter the Define LD window. To create an array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix C. To view controller settings, press to enter the Delete LD... window. To delete an array, press to enter the Controller Configuration window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says...