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... by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. Copyright...
... by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. Copyright...
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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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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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...on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ...) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8_1) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch ...
...on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ...) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8_1) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch ...
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...not depending on top of your graphics cards. Hardware Installation A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireXTM check box ...for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireXTM Configuration A. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. System Requirements -...
...not depending on top of your graphics cards. Hardware Installation A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireXTM check box ...for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireXTM Configuration A. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. System Requirements -...
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... the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA790XT-UD4P F4e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: ...POST screen at system startup, refer to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. 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 ...
... the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA790XT-UD4P F4e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/30/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: ...POST screen at system startup, refer to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. 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 ...
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.... - 45 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this function. Press to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled...
.... - 45 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this function. Press to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled...
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... to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. - 47 - Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to As SATA Type PATA mode. (Default) The...
... to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. - 47 - Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to As SATA Type PATA mode. (Default) The...
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...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 ...the figure above. If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of using the onboard LAN,...issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as ...
...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 ...the figure above. If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of using the onboard LAN,...issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - This feature will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as ...
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...My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After ...New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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. You can...
...My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After ...New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown 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. You can...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA790XT-UD4P 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-MA790XT-UD4P 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.
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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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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 Web site. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 60 -
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 Web site. GA-MA790XT-UD4P 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 attached to restore it. Step 2: Click New. For example, when hard drives are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2...
... 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 attached to restore it. Step 2: Click New. For example, when hard drives are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. C. Go to Disk ... the first time. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 62 - Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. C. Go to Disk ... the first time. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 62 - Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating...
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... Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 71 - Figure 1. Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to...
... Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 71 - Figure 1. Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to...
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...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. Appendix If you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you ... 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note...
...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. Appendix If you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you ... 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note...
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... N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 84 - [ESC]-Abort Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main...ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection bar will appear to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06....
... N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 84 - [ESC]-Abort Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main...ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection bar will appear to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06....
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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...For 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 Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully...
...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...For 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 Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully...
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...RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard Figure 2 - 86 - A. After the driver installation, you need to continue the driver installation. The followings are ready to specify additional device. Installing Windows XP Step 1: ...Restart your hard drive(s). Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press .
...RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard Figure 2 - 86 - A. After the driver installation, you need to continue the driver installation. The followings are ready to specify additional device. Installing Windows XP Step 1: ...Restart your hard drive(s). Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press .