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...specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard..."REV: X.X." 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. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means...
...specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard..."REV: X.X." 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. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 ...74 4-8 Cloud OC...75 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) j 77 5-1-1 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 89 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 93 5-2-4 Using the...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 ...74 4-8 Cloud OC...75 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) j 77 5-1-1 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 89 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 93 5-2-4 Using the...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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. 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. 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 -
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...138; Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition ...you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion... Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3.
...138; Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition ...you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion... Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3.
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... x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the...
... x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 111 Locate an expansion slot that came with your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the...
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... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an optical...
... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an optical...
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... to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. 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 ... or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 Press ...
... to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. 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 ... or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 Press ...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. Options are : ... AHCI mode. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. RAID Enables RAID for GA-PA65-D3-B3. - 47 - j Only for the SATA controllers. BIOS Setup IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA ...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. Options are : ... AHCI mode. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. RAID Enables RAID for GA-PA65-D3-B3. - 47 - j Only for the SATA controllers. BIOS Setup IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA ...
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...page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All... button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Click Yes...
...page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All... button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Click Yes...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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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. - 57 -
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. - 57 -
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Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of an item to install it. 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 the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of an item to install it. 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 the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to quickly compress and back up your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and...
... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to quickly compress and back up your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and...
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... Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. If you see...
... Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. If you see...
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... sharing tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. About Q-Share ... Unique Features 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 69 - in the notification area and right-click on the same network...
... sharing tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. About Q-Share ... Unique Features 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 69 - in the notification area and right-click on the same network...
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... hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 77 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode... supply to the hard drive. 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.
... hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 77 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. j Only for GA-PA65-D3-B3. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode... supply to the hard drive. 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.
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... the same account name and password that you can set the account password before, click Login to install. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly.
... the same account name and password that you can set the account password before, click Login to install. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly.
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...at the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Win32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\win64 Step... disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows?" A. screen, select Load Driver. The locations of the driver. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to the ...
...at the "Where do you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Win32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\win64 Step... disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install Windows?" A. screen, select Load Driver. The locations of the driver. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to the ...
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...Press any key to the methods below. Refer to exit when finished. For example, from the menu in the BootDrv folder. Appendix Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID ...optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2, • For the Marvell 88SE9172, select 7) Marvell RAID driver. (For AHCI drive(s), select Marvell AHCI driver.) Your system will open similar to install the 32- Installing Windows XP To install Windows XP, you want to that in Figure...
...Press any key to the methods below. Refer to exit when finished. For example, from the menu in the BootDrv folder. Appendix Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID ...optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2, • For the Marvell 88SE9172, select 7) Marvell RAID driver. (For AHCI drive(s), select Marvell AHCI driver.) Your system will open similar to install the 32- Installing Windows XP To install Windows XP, you want to that in Figure...
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... SCSI adapter. First select Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from the following for installing the...(install first) and press . Appendix - 86 - Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 1: Restart your computer. Press . Both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to the previous screen.
... SCSI adapter. First select Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from the following for installing the...(install first) and press . Appendix - 86 - Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 1: Restart your computer. Press . Both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to the previous screen.