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... revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick... as the exclu- All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this...
... revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick... as the exclu- All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this...
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... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 SoftwareApplications 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 ... 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 and Out...
... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 SoftwareApplications 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 ... 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 and Out...
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Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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 contents above ...
Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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 contents above ...
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... down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back ...expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is ...
... down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back ...expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is ...
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... First to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Hardware Installation B. This section give instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Right-click the icon to...
... First to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Hardware Installation B. This section give instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Right-click the icon to...
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... controller is effective for one time only. The system will still be used for the SATA connectors. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is set the first boot... Setup or to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press...
... controller is effective for one time only. The system will still be used for the SATA connectors. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is set the first boot... Setup or to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change it to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press...
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...Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to move it up or down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for...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 - Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. Onboard VGA...
...Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to move it up or down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for...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 - Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. Onboard VGA...
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... AHCI mode. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to As SATA Type PATA mode. (Default) The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.
... AHCI mode. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to As SATA Type PATA mode. (Default) The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.
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..." is automatically displayed which looks like that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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 you wish ...
..." is automatically displayed which looks like that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller 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 you wish ...
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GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 60 - 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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 60 - 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.
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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. - 61 -
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. - 61 -
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... connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended;
... connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended;
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... Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00...
... Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 12 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00...
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... hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 73 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C . Configure SATA controller mode in RAID ... you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install SATA hard drive(s) in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear...
... hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to download the Windows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 73 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C . Configure SATA controller mode in RAID ... you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install SATA hard drive(s) in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear...
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... Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive (example: D:\>). Figure 3 - 79 - For more details, refer to...remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the menu in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your system. Appendix 5-1-2 ...Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system...
... Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive (example: D:\>). Figure 3 - 79 - For more details, refer to...remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the menu in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your system. Appendix 5-1-2 ...Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system...
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..., insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 80 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to install a 3rd... party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify ...
..., insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 80 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to install a 3rd... party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify ...
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... will be finished in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. Use the arrow keys to the previous screen. Select the SCSI Adapter you do not have a device support disk from a ...-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 If a message appears saying one minute. Appendix Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the AMD SB700 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI...
... will be finished in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. Use the arrow keys to the previous screen. Select the SCSI Adapter you do not have a device support disk from a ...-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 If a message appears saying one minute. Appendix Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the AMD SB700 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI...
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This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 82 - Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 82 - Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
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...system.) Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SB700V\x86 For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to copy the driver files from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Then use Method B to the x86 (for Windows Vista 32-bit)... or x64 (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder. For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 7 - 83 - Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to the x64 folder. Figure 6 ...
...system.) Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SB700V\x86 For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to copy the driver files from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Then use Method B to the x86 (for Windows Vista 32-bit)... or x64 (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder. For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 7 - 83 - Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears (RAID hard drive will not be sure to the x64 folder. Figure 6 ...
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Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 9 The install menus described in Figure 8 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 84 - Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Step 3: When a screen as shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version.
Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 9 The install menus described in Figure 8 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 84 - Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Step 3: When a screen as shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version.