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...1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications... X.X." Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of... is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved...
...1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications... X.X." Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of... is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved...
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... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS ...
... 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 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.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 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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... metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your...
... metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your...
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... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
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P55-S3 E12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2010-H55-7A89TG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 ... Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. A. 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 Q-Flash...
P55-S3 E12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2010-H55-7A89TG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 ... Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. A. 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 Q-Flash...
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BIOS Setup - 42 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do ...
BIOS Setup - 42 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do ...
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...mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the recommended drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application ...Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please ...
...mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the recommended drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application ...Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 52 -
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. Drivers Installation - 52 -
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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. - 53 -
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. - 53 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. Drivers Installation - 54 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. Drivers Installation - 54 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. A. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot...
... later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. A. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 ...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 ...
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exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share...
exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share...
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...Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. (Please refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. For example, users can listen to instructions on next page.) - 65 - A. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install...(DACs) that allows the user 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. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz...
...Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. (Please refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. For example, users can listen to instructions on next page.) - 65 - A. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install...(DACs) that allows the user 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. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz...
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... the sound. Do not mute the recording volume, or you set the volumes at the same time. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle...
... the sound. Do not mute the recording volume, or you set the volumes at the same time. 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle...
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... and select Scan for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. 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. Q: How do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions... - 71 - 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Q: Why ...
... and select Scan for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. 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. Q: How do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions... - 71 - 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Q: Why ...