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... the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to... function is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is supported will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 -
... the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to... function is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is supported will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 -
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A. Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Right-click the icon to Onboard. 3. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 20 - BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: •... Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. B. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the ...
A. Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Right-click the icon to Onboard. 3. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 20 - BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: •... Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. B. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the ...
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... monitor cable to PEG. Graphics Card Driver Setting: After installing the graphics card driver in the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_1 slot. Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista and Windows XP.
... monitor cable to PEG. Graphics Card Driver Setting: After installing the graphics card driver in the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_1 slot. Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista and Windows XP.
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... HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to this port. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 22 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device...to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection...
... HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to this port. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 22 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device...to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection...
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... (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 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 24 - Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Playback...
... (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 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 24 - Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Playback...
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...in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST when the power is turned on. 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. •... can press + in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to ...
...in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST when the power is turned on. 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. •... can press + in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to ...
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..., then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 48 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default...(Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. After configuring this function. Setup A password is only required ...Disabled Disable this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) (...
..., then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 48 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default...(Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. After configuring this function. Setup A password is only required ...Disabled Disable this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) (...
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Windows XP. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) Configures the operating ... specification that support Native mode, e.g. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 50 -
Windows XP. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) Configures the operating ... specification that support Native mode, e.g. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 50 -
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... or short might occur at a speed of the attached LAN cable. - 51 - If no cable problem is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the following message will operate at Port..... it will appear: Start detecting at Port..... SMART...
... or short might occur at a speed of the attached LAN cable. - 51 - If no cable problem is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the following message will operate at Port..... it will appear: Start detecting at Port..... SMART...
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... off the computer in a low power mode. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 53 - Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. In S3 sleep state, the...
... off the computer in a low power mode. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 53 - Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. In S3 sleep state, the...
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KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to turn on the system, enter the password and press .... power, or the settings may not be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 54 - Disabled Disables this item and set to clear the password settings. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to turn on the system...
KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to turn on the system, enter the password and press .... power, or the settings may not be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 54 - Disabled Disables this item and set to clear the password settings. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to turn on the system...
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...autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - 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 automatically during the...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. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
...autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - 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 automatically during the...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. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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... created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • 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 the following sequence...
... created with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • 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 the following sequence...
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...hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 66 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. actual..., depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1.
...hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 66 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. actual..., depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1.
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...Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery 2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/15/2008-RS780D-SB750-6A66AG0BC-00 Figure 9 C. Figure 12 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Boot from ...
...Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery 2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/15/2008-RS780D-SB750-6A66AG0BC-00 Figure 9 C. Figure 12 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Boot from ...
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...the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the ...system malfunction. Embedded in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use F AT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup...
...the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the ...system malfunction. Embedded in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use F AT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup...
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... other source. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that... the BIOS file to be flashed matches your system. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident)...
... other source. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that... the BIOS file to be flashed matches your system. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident)...
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... 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 Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 74 ... website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. and M.I .B. 3. may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. SMART FAN 4. EASY MODE/ADVANCED...
... 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 Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 74 ... website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. and M.I .B. 3. may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. SMART FAN 4. EASY MODE/ADVANCED...
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...to download the W indows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 75 - C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) To install W indows Vista onto your computer . Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. B. ... on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring ...
...to download the W indows Vista SATA RAID driver. - 75 - C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) To install W indows Vista onto your computer . Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. B. ... on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring ...
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... Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD 3 ] Controller Configuration 4 ] Press 1..4 to enter the Delete LD window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID BIOS... (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). To create an array , press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix Press to enter the Define LD window. C. To view controller settings, press to create RAID. No Array is the first option screen when you do not want to enter the ...
... Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD 3 ] Controller Configuration 4 ] Press 1..4 to enter the Delete LD window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID BIOS... (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). To create an array , press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix Press to enter the Define LD window. C. To view controller settings, press to create RAID. No Array is the first option screen when you do not want to enter the ...