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...check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist ...
...check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist ...
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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-PA65-D3-B3 or GA-P61-USB3-B3 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-PA65-D3-B3 or GA-P61-USB3-B3 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.
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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion...
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... to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 ...
... to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version PA65-D3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 ...
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..."Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will install all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install on the ...driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver...
..."Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will install all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install on the ...driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver...
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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. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... unallocated space (10 GB or more is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2...
... unallocated space (10 GB or more is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2...
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... enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is...
... enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is...
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...Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 77 - j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you... want to the hard drive. Appendix Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the...
...Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 77 - j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you... want to the hard drive. Appendix Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the...
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... that if you set up an array or view the current array status in the Marvell Storage Utility. - 83 - To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to login the operating system. Appendix Use the Marvell Storage Utility...
... that if you set up an array or view the current array status in the Marvell Storage Utility. - 83 - To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to login the operating system. Appendix Use the Marvell Storage Utility...
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... Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 Appendix - 84 - Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows?" Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears...
... Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 Appendix - 84 - Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows?" Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears...
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...driver from the motherboard driver disk to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. Method A: • For the Marvell 88SE9172, copy all files in Figure 2, • For the Marvell 88SE9172, select 7) Marvell RAID driver. (For AHCI drive(s), select Marvell AHCI driver...64-bit version, copy the files in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. For example, from the menu... alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk.
...driver from the motherboard driver disk to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. Method A: • For the Marvell 88SE9172, copy all files in Figure 2, • For the Marvell 88SE9172, select 7) Marvell RAID driver. (For AHCI drive(s), select Marvell AHCI driver...64-bit version, copy the files in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. For example, from the menu... alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk.
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When completed, the status will display the new hard drive. While in the operating system, launch the Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix - 88 - Step 1: Under Virtual Disk 0, click the Operation tab and select Rebuild. Click on the right of the Background ...setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Step 3: Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from Start\All Programs\Marvell Storage Utility\Marvell Tray, right-click on the icon in the notification area, and select...
When completed, the status will display the new hard drive. While in the operating system, launch the Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix - 88 - Step 1: Under Virtual Disk 0, click the Operation tab and select Rebuild. Click on the right of the Background ...setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Step 3: Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from Start\All Programs\Marvell Storage Utility\Marvell Tray, right-click on the icon in the notification area, and select...
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...microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in the notification area. A. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. For example, users can listen to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) ... Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 91. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front ...
...microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in the notification area. A. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. For example, users can listen to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) ... Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 91. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front ...
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... to install. Q: How do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If your speaker is the light of standby power after... name 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: What do I still get a weak sound even though I have...
... to install. Q: How do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If your speaker is the light of standby power after... name 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: What do I still get a weak sound even though I have...
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...: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
...: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
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Box Contents GA-P61-USB3-B3 or GA-P61-DS3-B3 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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Box Contents GA-P61-USB3-B3 or GA-P61-DS3-B3 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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... Express slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is..., and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your computer.
... Express slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is..., and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your computer.
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... boot order will directly boot from the device configured 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...boot device without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - The system will still be used for one time only. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: :...
... boot order will directly boot from the device configured 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...boot device without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - The system will still be used for one time only. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P61-USB3-B3 E22 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/12/2011-H61-7A89UG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: :...
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... install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install. •• Please ignore ... later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - You can click the Install All button ...
... install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install. •• Please ignore ... later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - You can click the Install All button ...