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... drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. For a RAID 0 array that already ... utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. The following procedure details the steps to expand its capacity. Before installing the operating system, you can use X.H.D to easily add...
... drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. For a RAID 0 array that already ... utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. The following procedure details the steps to expand its capacity. Before installing the operating system, you can use X.H.D to easily add...
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... Support for X.H.D Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...
... Support for X.H.D Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...
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When the power is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to boot. ... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and...
When the power is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to boot. ... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and...
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.... If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this feature. BIOS Setup - 50 - This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image ...file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the system boots up. justable range is present...
.... If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this feature. BIOS Setup - 50 - This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image ...file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the system boots up. justable range is present...
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... detecting at a speed of the attached LAN cable. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information...
... detecting at a speed of the attached LAN cable. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information...
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... a modem that supports wake-up device or event, the system resumes to RAM) sleep state (default). The system can be resumed at least 1A on Windows Vista operating system only.
... a modem that supports wake-up device or event, the system resumes to RAM) sleep state (default). The system can be resumed at least 1A on Windows Vista operating system only.
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...mouse wake-up event. Memory The system returns to Password. BIOS Setup HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be turned on ... to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. When prompted for your Windows Vista operating system. To turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Note)...
...mouse wake-up event. Memory The system returns to Password. BIOS Setup HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be turned on ... to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. When prompted for your Windows Vista operating system. To turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Note)...
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... restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included 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. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect...
... restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included 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. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect...
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...of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA...8226; At least 512 MB of the hard drive, make sure to restore it . A. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 67...
...of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA...8226; At least 512 MB of the hard drive, make sure to restore it . A. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 67...
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...please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...the key during the POST to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees...
...please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...the key during the POST to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees...
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In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. ...ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on -screen instructions to start. 3. B. 4-2-2 Updating...
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. ...ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on -screen instructions to start. 3. B. 4-2-2 Updating...
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... for these components. Before you with 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you...
... for these components. Before you with 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you...
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... percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. When this limit is a new feature that can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of the dates. Click Save to save...
... percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. When this limit is a new feature that can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of the dates. Click Save to save...
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...procedure details the steps to expand its capacity. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-... utility. You can click the Xpress Install All button to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set eXtreme Hard...
...procedure details the steps to expand its capacity. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-... utility. You can click the Xpress Install All button to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set eXtreme Hard...
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...Before you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). ... ensure optimal performance, it is more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to AHCI ...
...Before you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If you do not want to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). ... ensure optimal performance, it is more than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to AHCI ...
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Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look ... Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3.
Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look ... Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3.
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...down arrow key to configure a RAID array. PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility.... Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Main Menu block. Appendix - 94 - Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system...
...down arrow key to configure a RAID array. PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID Non-RAID Press to enter the RAID setup utility.... Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Main Menu block. Appendix - 94 - Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system...
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...RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity 240 GB Status Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 8 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID ...GB 120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside Members(HDDx) 01 Members: HDD 01 Status: Normal [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 97 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive ...
...RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity 240 GB Status Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 8 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID ...GB 120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside Members(HDDx) 01 Members: HDD 01 Status: Normal [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID Figure 9 [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit - 97 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive ...
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... Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. a small triangle will move to mark the selected array. Press . The selection bar will appear to the RAID Disk ...block. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? 7. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [...
... Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. a small triangle will move to mark the selected array. Press . The selection bar will appear to the RAID Disk ...block. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? 7. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [...
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Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\imsm\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Figure 2 Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert...P55, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE...
Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\imsm\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Figure 2 Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert...P55, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE...