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...types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published... without prior notice. 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 example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision ...
...types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published... without prior notice. 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 example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD4 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 55 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 56 2-13 Exit Without Saving 56 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD4 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 55 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 56 2-13 Exit Without Saving 56 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset...
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... Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P67 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 92 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 99 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 99 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 101 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 102...
... Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P67 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 92 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 99 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 99 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 101 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 102...
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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-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • 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-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • 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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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on...
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...is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics ...Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance ...
...is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics ...Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance ...
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD4 F4f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2010-P67-7A89UG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ...BIOS Setup - 32 - 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 Q-Flash...
The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD4 F4f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2010-P67-7A89UG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ...BIOS Setup - 32 - 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 Q-Flash...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to RAID(XHD) automatically. Enabled ...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults eXtreme Hard Drive (Intel P67 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers. 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 RAID for the SATA...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to RAID(XHD) automatically. Enabled ...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults eXtreme Hard Drive (Intel P67 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers. 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 RAID for the SATA...
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... the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as the one embedded in the system BIOS, even if it's not the latest one. In case you...
... the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as the one embedded in the system BIOS, even if it's not the latest one. In case you...
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...; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" ...will continue 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 ...
...; After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" ...will continue 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 ...
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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 - 58 -
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 - 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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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 - 60 - 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 - 60 - 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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.... • USB hard drives are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options (advanced). Unique Features A. For example, When hard drives are not supported...
.... • USB hard drives are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options (advanced). Unique Features A. For example, When hard drives are not supported...
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When you wish to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the ...
When you wish to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the ...
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... Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. After configuring your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the...
... Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. After configuring your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the...
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... a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that before you...
... a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that before you...
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... BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P67 SATA Controllers A. If there is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. mance of the SATA hard...drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure ...
... BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P67 SATA Controllers A. If there is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. mance of the SATA hard...drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure ...
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... ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI...
... ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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... SATA signal cable to Fw Mode. To enable RAID, make sure eSATA3 Transaction Mode is enabled. Then set to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is required during the POST. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. erboard. 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controller A. Appendix Step 1: Turn on your computer...
... SATA signal cable to Fw Mode. To enable RAID, make sure eSATA3 Transaction Mode is enabled. Then set to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is required during the POST. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. erboard. 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controller A. Appendix Step 1: Turn on your computer...