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...copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&...Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product...
...copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&...Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product...
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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 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
... 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 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
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Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P41-ES3G 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P41-ES3G 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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.... (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is less than the stated amount. Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support...
.... (Note 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is less than the stated amount. Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x1 ...
Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x1 ...
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... line out jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 -
... line out jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 -
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41-ES3G E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/14/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key... without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data 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 access the ...
The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41-ES3G E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/14/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key... without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data 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 access the ...
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...Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive ...the on-screen instructions to install. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. • Please ...
...Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive ...the on-screen instructions to install. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. • Please ...
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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. 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.
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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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Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of the hard drive, make sure to restore it. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive...
... actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of the hard drive, make sure to restore it. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive...
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Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or ...
Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or ...
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Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the ...
Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the ...
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... Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to... allows the user to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver.
... Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to... allows the user to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver.
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... process, do not mute the playback volume. If you set the volumes at the same time. Appendix 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. It is recommended...
... process, do not mute the playback volume. If you set the volumes at the same time. Appendix 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. It is recommended...
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... Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. In ...the Main Menu, press + to install. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible...
... Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. In ...the Main Menu, press + to install. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible...