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... manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
... manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ... ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 85 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 86 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 95 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 95 5-2-2 Configuring...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ... ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 85 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 86 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 95 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 95 5-2-2 Configuring...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA790X-UD3P 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...
...-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA790X-UD3P 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...
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... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the...
... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the...
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... the CrossFire bridge connectors in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Browse to... CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - Hardware Installation Refer to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the...
... the CrossFire bridge connectors in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Browse to... CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - Hardware Installation Refer to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the...
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...An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to ...For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 34 - A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly...
...An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to ...For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 34 - A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly...
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... Erratum (Note) 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 VID to exit this feature. - 45 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to...
... Erratum (Note) 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 VID to exit this feature. - 45 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to...
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.../SATA2_5 connectors. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) 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. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item...
.../SATA2_5 connectors. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) 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. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item...
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... GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 48 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to Disabled. This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver ... approximate distance to AHCI mode. Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables RAID...
... GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 48 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to Disabled. This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver ... approximate distance to AHCI mode. Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables RAID...
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...double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...(by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" ...
...double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...(by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" ...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 58 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 58 -
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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. - 59 - 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. - 59 - Drivers Installation
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 60 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 60 -
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer 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 the hard drive, make sure...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer 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 the hard drive, make sure...
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... GB or more is recommended; Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 62 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Using the Backup Function in your desktop and select Manage. Step 4: After the operating system is no...
... GB or more is recommended; Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 62 - Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Using the Backup Function in your desktop and select Manage. Step 4: After the operating system is no...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Disable Incoming Folder ... Figure 2. Data ...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Disable Incoming Folder ... Figure 2. Data ...
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... RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI... driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by AMD ...
... RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI... driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by AMD ...
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...Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 84 - [ESC]-Abort GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection bar will appear to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the...11), press to confirm or to cancel. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Press the space bar on the array to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE ...
...Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 84 - [ESC]-Abort GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection bar will appear to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the...11), press to confirm or to cancel. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Press the space bar on the array to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE ...
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...1): (Note 1) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\sb750\x86\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note 2) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI... the AMD SB750, select 3) SB700/710/750 SATA Driver for XP for operating system. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 1) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Win dows 32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for your optical drive folder, double ...
...1): (Note 1) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\sb750\x86\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note 2) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI... the AMD SB750, select 3) SB700/710/750 SATA Driver for XP for operating system. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 1) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Win dows 32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for your optical drive folder, double ...
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...platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard Figure 2 - 86 - 5-1-4 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...AMD SB750 SATA controllers: Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you need to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Installing Windows XP Step ...
...platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard Figure 2 - 86 - 5-1-4 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...AMD SB750 SATA controllers: Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you need to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Installing Windows XP Step ...