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... Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the... by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice....
... Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the... by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice....
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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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... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA78LM-S2H or GA-MA78LM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA78LM-S2H or GA-MA78LM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
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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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... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. After installing...
... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. After installing...
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... connector. A. 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. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B.
... connector. A. 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. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B.
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... 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 accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-MA78LM-S2H...
... 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 accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-MA78LM-S2H...
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... TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this menu when finished...
... TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this menu when finished...
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.... (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type Configures the operating mode of using the onboard LAN, set this item to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the...
.... (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type Configures the operating mode of using the onboard LAN, set this item to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the...
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... the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can install other... drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the...
... the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can install other... drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
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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 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 -
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to back up 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 system memory • VESA compatible...
... Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to back up 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 system memory • VESA compatible...
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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 start backing up your hard drive data. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Step...
... 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 start backing up your hard drive data. Step 4: After the operating system is recommended; Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Step...
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... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share...
... Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share...
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...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. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To... configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. A. Appendix C. Configuring RAID set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare ...
...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. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To... configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. A. Appendix C. Configuring RAID set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare ...
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... install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. First of all,... copy the driver for operating system. Steps: 1: Boot from the menu. Appendix For installing Windows Vista, you wish to the floppy disk. For example,...
... install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. First of all,... copy the driver for operating system. Steps: 1: Boot from the menu. Appendix For installing Windows Vista, you wish to the floppy disk. For example,...
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... of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . A screen will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your ... appear asking you need to specify additional device. ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. After the driver installation, you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you to install...
... of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . A screen will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your ... appear asking you need to specify additional device. ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. After the driver installation, you want from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you to install...
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... standard OS installation steps. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). Appendix Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your... directory: \BootDrv\SB750V\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). Then use Method B to the LH (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or LH64A (for Windows Vista 64...
... standard OS installation steps. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 3). Appendix Figure 3 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your... directory: \BootDrv\SB750V\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to that below assumes that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). Then use Method B to the LH (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or LH64A (for Windows Vista 64...