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... Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88...
... Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88...
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... IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790GPT-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One... IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
... IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790GPT-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One... IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
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... MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3...
... MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3...
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... Slots Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 790GX South Bridge: AMD SB750 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets... 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) - 1 x HDMI port...
... Slots Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 790GX South Bridge: AMD SB750 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets... 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) - 1 x HDMI port...
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Internal w Connectors w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Back Panel w Connectors w w w w w w w w I/O Controller w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1...
Internal w Connectors w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Back Panel w Connectors w w w w w w w w I/O Controller w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1...
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... a RAID array. The LED is operating. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB750) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status...Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND TXP TXN GND 5 RXN 1 SATA2_0 7 SATA2_1 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an...
... a RAID array. The LED is operating. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB750) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status...Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND TXP TXN GND 5 RXN 1 SATA2_0 7 SATA2_1 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an...
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..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations...
..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations...
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... are used , set this item to set the time. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to... set this item to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the...
... are used , set this item to set the time. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to... set this item to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the...
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... Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function OnChip... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to AHCI mode. Configures the ...
... Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function OnChip... with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to AHCI mode. Configures the ...
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... backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2... checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. ...
... backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2... checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. ...
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...save the new BIOS file (e.g. 79GPTUD3.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup... flashing process. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. 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. GA-MA790GPT-UD3H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06...
...save the new BIOS file (e.g. 79GPTUD3.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup... flashing process. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. 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. GA-MA790GPT-UD3H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06...
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... file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to a floppy disk. appears, press to the main menu...
... file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to a floppy disk. appears, press to the main menu...
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... different time. Shadow copies are read-only so you to be restored. System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on PATA and SATA hard drives.
... different time. Shadow copies are read-only so you to be restored. System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on PATA and SATA hard drives.
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... BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if ...driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Appendix Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •...
... BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if ...driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Appendix Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •...
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...section may differ from the exact settings for the SATA2_4/5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Type to As SATA Type (Figure 1). Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009... OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [As SATA Type] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help ...
...section may differ from the exact settings for the SATA2_4/5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Type to As SATA Type (Figure 1). Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009... OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [As SATA Type] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help ...
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..., Inc. LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Assignment N N [h] Up [i] Down...
..., Inc. LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Assignment N N [h] Up [i] Down...
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... an example. 1. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ View Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model Capabilities WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 Capacity (GB) 79.89 79.82 80.2 80.02 Assignment LD 1-1 LD 1-2 [h] Up [i] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Ctrl+H] Secure...
... an example. 1. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ View Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model Capabilities WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 Capacity (GB) 79.89 79.82 80.2 80.02 Assignment LD 1-1 LD 1-2 [h] Up [i] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Ctrl+H] Secure...
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... 0 2 157.99 Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Press Ctrl-Y to this array. Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of data. Record all array information including the...
... 0 2 157.99 Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Press Ctrl-Y to this array. Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of data. Record all array information including the...
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... open similar to that in MS-DOS and Windows mode. For installing Windows Vista, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from \x86 to \x64 if you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Steps: 1: Boot from the menu and press . Press any key to ... startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Appendix First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). For example, from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. sume that the drive letter ...
... open similar to that in MS-DOS and Windows mode. For installing Windows Vista, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from \x86 to \x64 if you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Steps: 1: Boot from the menu and press . Press any key to ... startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Appendix First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). For example, from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. sume that the drive letter ...
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...F3=Exit Step 3: Figure 2 On the next screen, press to specify additional device. Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . 5-1-3 Installing the... SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. Then a controller menu similar to...
...F3=Exit Step 3: Figure 2 On the next screen, press to specify additional device. Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . 5-1-3 Installing the... SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. Then a controller menu similar to...