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...the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected ...by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number ...
...the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected ...by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number ...
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... x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 2-Way/3-Way ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb...; Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition...
... x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 2-Way/3-Way ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb...; Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition...
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... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel...
... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel...
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...CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards for the power requirement... slot. Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two/three cards. Browse to the manual that support 3-Way SLI technology include the 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, and GTX 480.) - Configuring the Graphics Card ...
...CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards for the power requirement... slot. Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two/three cards. Browse to the manual that support 3-Way SLI technology include the 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, and GTX 480.) - Configuring the Graphics Card ...
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.... When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. When enabled, the CPU ...enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU...
.... When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. When enabled, the CPU ...enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU...
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... a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or...) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. Important: It is enabled. CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
... a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or...) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. Important: It is enabled. CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
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...The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD... will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit...
...The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD... will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit...
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...: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to accept. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. BIOS Setup Password Check Specifies...
...: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to accept. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. BIOS Setup Password Check Specifies...
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...Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 75 - Unique Features riod of the button. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is able to run in a set pe- Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic ...power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of time. 13 14 15 3 2 4 76 5...
...Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 75 - Unique Features riod of the button. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is able to run in a set pe- Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic ...power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of time. 13 14 15 3 2 4 76 5...
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... lost of a button, X.H.D helps to load the SATA controller driver first. Or you have to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add... Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive...
... lost of a button, X.H.D helps to load the SATA controller driver first. Or you have to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add... Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive...
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...(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID...
...(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID...
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Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] ... supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. If only two hard drives are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change...
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] ... supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. If only two hard drives are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change...
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... the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 KB ... detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID Volume 5. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Appendix Option ROM -...
... the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 KB ... detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID Volume 5. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Appendix Option ROM -...
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...Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage... Technology - With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the recovery drive; Reset Disks to easily restore data ...
...Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage... Technology - With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to the recovery drive; Reset Disks to easily restore data ...
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...changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to confirm. (Figure 10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the... recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the operating system. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level :...
...changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to confirm. (Figure 10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the... recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the operating system. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level :...
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... key to select the array to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 94 - All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to be deleted and press . Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation...
... key to select the array to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - 94 - All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to be deleted and press . Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation...
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... version : 3.18 Help Use space bar to select the free disks to be used in the RAID array. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 2 Under Free Physical Disks, use the key to select the hard drives to... be included in the array. The selected hard drive will be marked with an asterisk (*). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. After selecting the hard drives, press to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press . ENTER: Operation SPACE: Select F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure...
... version : 3.18 Help Use space bar to select the free disks to be used in the RAID array. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 2 Under Free Physical Disks, use the key to select the hard drives to... be included in the array. The selected hard drive will be marked with an asterisk (*). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. After selecting the hard drives, press to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press . ENTER: Operation SPACE: Select F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure...
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...rebuild. VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Appendix RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Stripe Size: Select the stripe block size. When prompted to confirm whether... WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick Init : VD Name : Disks ID : Next RAID 0 152378 64KB None Yes Default 0 8 Help Virtual disk configurations. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER: Select F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 5 ...
...rebuild. VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Appendix RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Stripe Size: Select the stripe block size. When prompted to confirm whether... WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick Init : VD Name : Disks ID : Next RAID 0 152378 64KB None Yes Default 0 8 Help Virtual disk configurations. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER: Select F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 5 ...
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...1512 5.0Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 7 Appendix - 98 - Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks VD 0: New_VD PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ...After you complete the RAID configuration and before you can see the new array under Topology\Virtual Disks (Figure 6). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 6 7.
...1512 5.0Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 7 Appendix - 98 - Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks VD 0: New_VD PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ...After you complete the RAID configuration and before you can see the new array under Topology\Virtual Disks (Figure 6). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 6 7.
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... 5.0Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on the main menu (example: VD 0: New_VD) and press to delete this virtual disk? Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Note: After the installation, you must login the utility with the same account name and password that you use to cancel (Figure 8). Delete...
... 5.0Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on the main menu (example: VD 0: New_VD) and press to delete this virtual disk? Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Note: After the installation, you must login the utility with the same account name and password that you use to cancel (Figure 8). Delete...