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...To add a new hard drive into the array to the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. All with which you ...not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to automatically and quickly set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, ...
...To add a new hard drive into the array to the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. All with which you ...not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to automatically and quickly set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, ...
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... the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
... the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." 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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......79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF...
......79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 96 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 107 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 107 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF...
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Box Contents GA-P55-USB3 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. ...
Box Contents GA-P55-USB3 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. ...
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... the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate...
... the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate...
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...first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-USB3 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2009-P55-7A89TG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen...v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 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 the instructions...
...first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-USB3 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2009-P55-7A89TG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen...v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 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 the instructions...
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... Disabled will be shared with other device. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in ... will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel...
... Disabled will be shared with other device. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in ... will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel...
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.... the IDE controller still operates in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. Note: The Gigabit hub will show Short and then length shown...Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI ...
.... the IDE controller still operates in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. Note: The Gigabit hub will show Short and then length shown...Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI ...
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... Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot... below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists ...
... Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot... below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists ...
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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 - 62 -
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 - 62 -
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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. - 63 - 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. - 63 - Drivers Installation
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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 it. The latest version of an item to install. Drivers Installation - 64 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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 it. The latest version of an item to install. Drivers Installation - 64 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... check the first physical hard drive(Note) for the operating system. actual size requirements vary, depending on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card...
... check the first physical hard drive(Note) for the operating system. actual size requirements vary, depending on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card...
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.... Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to check disk allocation. C. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your desktop and select Manage. Step 1: Select BACKUP to leave...
.... Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to check disk allocation. C. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your desktop and select Manage. Step 1: Select BACKUP to leave...
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Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Enable Incoming Folder ... exe to be...
Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Enable Incoming Folder ... exe to be...
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... created earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to load the SATA controller driver first. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users ... to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for P55 Chipset. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. j Only for RAID 0 when a new SATA...
... created earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to load the SATA controller driver first. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users ... to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for P55 Chipset. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. j Only for RAID 0 when a new SATA...
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... SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this...want to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on the motherboard. If you do not want to create RAID array. (...empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A.
... SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this...want to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on the motherboard. If you do not want to create RAID array. (...empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A.
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... to cancel (Figure 6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit 3. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 85 - Now, you can proceed to Non-RAID 4. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the...
... to cancel (Figure 6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit 3. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 85 - Now, you can proceed to Non-RAID 4. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the...
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...[ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). [ Main Menu ] Create ...RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix ...
...[ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). [ Main Menu ] Create ...RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [hi]-Select RAID Appendix ...
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... disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\irst\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps...
... disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\irst\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode: Steps...