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eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able...SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel 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 newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID...
eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able...SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel 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 newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID...
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..., be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is supported will be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend ... for eXtreme Hard Drive 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 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
..., be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is supported will be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend ... for eXtreme Hard Drive 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 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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... Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. C. C-2. Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics...
... Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. C. C-2. Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash ... on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash ... on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To...
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...Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; If the system BIOS is present only if you to determine whether to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and... 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. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
...Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; If the system BIOS is present only if you to determine whether to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and... 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. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
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... shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. This feature will appear: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-P55A-UD4P. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed.
... shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. This feature will appear: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-P55A-UD4P. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed.
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...) Enables the system to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to...
...) Enables the system to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to...
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... item is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to accept. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the PS/2 mouse... time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows Vista. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on upon the return of the AC power. (Default...
... item is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to accept. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the PS/2 mouse... time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows Vista. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on upon the return of the AC power. (Default...
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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. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB...
... 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. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB...
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...connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Unique Features For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). .... • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of the hard drive, make sure to restore it . Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at which the...
...connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Unique Features For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). .... • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of the hard drive, make sure to restore it . Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at which the...
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... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Unique Features - 72 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to your...You Begin 1. p55aud4p.f1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Extract the file...
... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Unique Features - 72 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to your...You Begin 1. p55aud4p.f1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Extract the file...
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... to start. 3. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained ... after updating the BIOS. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update...
... to start. 3. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained ... after updating the BIOS. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update...
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... you to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional software. Available functions in Windows environment. The Graphics tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information...
... you to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional software. Available functions in Windows environment. The Graphics tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information...
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... backup will be ovewritten. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in Windows Vista. Unique Features If you want to copy back a file/folder, select the file/folder you cannot edit their contents. SMART Recovery With SMART Recovery...
... backup will be ovewritten. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in Windows Vista. Unique Features If you want to copy back a file/folder, select the file/folder you cannot edit their contents. SMART Recovery With SMART Recovery...
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... which you have to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that ...or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or ...
... which you have to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that ...or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or ...
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...by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach 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. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. ...Configure a RAID array in your power supply to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to available SATA port on your...
...by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach 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. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. ...Configure a RAID array in your power supply to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If you do not want to available SATA port on your...
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... a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Reset Disks to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. C. Press + to Non-RAID 4. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX...
... a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Reset Disks to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. C. Press + to Non-RAID 4. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX...
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...arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Appendix - 96 - Press + to enter ... HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to see detailed information about the selected ...
...arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Appendix - 96 - Press + to enter ... HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to see detailed information about the selected ...
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Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-...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 - 99 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the Main Menu block to move the selection...
Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-...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 - 99 - Gigabyte Technology Corp. Appendix When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the Main Menu block to move the selection...
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...Save to be deleted; a small triangle will move 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...AHCI driver and operating system. 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 Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save...
...Save to be deleted; a small triangle will move 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...AHCI driver and operating system. 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 Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save...