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...owners. 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. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE... specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example, "REV:...
...owners. 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. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE... specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example, "REV:...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress ...Hard Drive (X.H.D 77 4-9 Cloud OC...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 91 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 91 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 94...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress ...Hard Drive (X.H.D 77 4-9 Cloud OC...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 91 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 91 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 94...
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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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P67A-UD3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four 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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P67A-UD3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four 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.
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Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware ...
Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware ...
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... you to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD3P D7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/21/2010-P67-7A89UG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept. 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...
... you to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD3P D7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/21/2010-P67-7A89UG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press ... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept. 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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... disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not...Native IDE mode. When set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 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 P67 Chipset) Enables or disables...
... disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not...Native IDE mode. When set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 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 P67 Chipset) Enables or disables...
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...(es) (e.g. Click Yes to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. the...
...(es) (e.g. Click Yes to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. the...
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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 - 58 -
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 - 58 -
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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. - 59 -
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. - 59 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... the hard drive, make sure to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it . actual size requirements vary...
... the hard drive, make sure to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it . actual size requirements vary...
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... backup file to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any...
... backup file to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any...
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Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet ... data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. exe to be shared...
Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet ... data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Enable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. exe to be shared...
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... the Xpress Install All button 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. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive...
... the Xpress Install All button 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. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive...
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...BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb...system perfor- 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 SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you...
...BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb...system perfor- 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 SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you...
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... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 83 - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume...
... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 83 - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume...
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...installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. After the driver installation, you do not need to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Appendix Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing... have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Select the SCSI Adapter you need to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item...
...installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. After the driver installation, you do not need to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Appendix Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing... have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Select the SCSI Adapter you need to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item...
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Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in the Start menu. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from All Programs in Manage Volume. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. - 89 - Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild.
Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in the Start menu. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Appendix The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from All Programs in Manage Volume. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. - 89 - Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild.
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...simultaneously. The picture to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality... multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to -analog converters (DACs) that...
...simultaneously. The picture to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality... multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Appendix The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to -analog converters (DACs) that...
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... the Microphone Boost level. - 95 - It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to record the sound. Note...
... the Microphone Boost level. - 95 - It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to record the sound. Note...