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... to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically... the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated 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 RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you...
... to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically... the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated 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 RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you...
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...product, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is... set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks ...
...product, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is... set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks ...
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... 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 ...SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 95 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 101 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 106 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 108 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 121 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel ...
... 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 ...SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 95 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 101 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 106 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 108 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 121 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel ...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD7 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One SATA bracket 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD7 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One SATA bracket 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge...
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After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the ...
After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the ...
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... technology include the Radeon HD 3800, 4800, and 5800 series) - A power supply with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-6 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on...- Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. For 3-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge...
... technology include the Radeon HD 3800, 4800, and 5800 series) - A power supply with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-6 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on...- Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. For 3-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge...
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... is effective for subsequent access to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD7 D25 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/05/2010-P55-7A89TG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press...key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 enter...
... is effective for subsequent access to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD7 D25 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/05/2010-P55-7A89TG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press...key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 enter...
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... you wish to Disabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the...
... you wish to Disabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the...
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... Allows you to configure RAID for instructions on the Back Panel) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface... (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and...
... Allows you to configure RAID for instructions on the Back Panel) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface... (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and...
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... and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking...can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like ...
... and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking...can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like ...
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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 - 66 -
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 - 66 -
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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. - 67 - 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. - 67 - 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. Drivers Installation - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item 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. Drivers Installation - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the ...
Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the ...
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... stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. B. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Step 1: Select...
... stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. B. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Step 1: Select...
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... an easy and convenient data sharing tool. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share...
... an easy and convenient data sharing tool. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share...
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... hard drive into the array to load the SATA controller driver first. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Or you have to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, ... Software screen to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program,...
... hard drive into the array to load the SATA controller driver first. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Or you have to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, ... Software screen to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program,...
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... or status even with Teaming enabled. • To enable Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is 2.0 Gbps. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Point to All Programs, Realtek, Diagnostic Utility, Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility to your network switch or router...
... or status even with Teaming enabled. • To enable Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is 2.0 Gbps. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Point to All Programs, Realtek, Diagnostic Utility, Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility to your network switch or router...
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Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If there is set ... the SATA controller 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. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on...
Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. If there is set ... the SATA controller 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. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on...
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... To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Finally press on the Create Volume item to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 91 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Delete RAID Volume 5. Create RAID Volume 2. Appendix option ROM - 9.5.0.1037...
... To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Finally press on the Create Volume item to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 91 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Delete RAID Volume 5. Create RAID Volume 2. Appendix option ROM - 9.5.0.1037...