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... motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are ...
... motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are ...
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...; 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Technology 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI CrossFireX™ / NVIDIA SLI technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID...modules 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.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...
...; 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Technology 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI CrossFireX™ / NVIDIA SLI technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID...modules 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.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...
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...install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory is recommended that the ...insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent...
...install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory is recommended that the ...insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent...
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...- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating... system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Hardware Installation
...- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating... system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Hardware Installation
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...the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that ...Enabled allows you to determine whether to alter the PWM frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to the CPU clock ratio in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled...
...the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that ...Enabled allows you to determine whether to alter the PWM frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to the CPU clock ratio in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled...
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...2000 MHz. 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 decrease average power consumption and heat production. For more enhanced...memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be set in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically ...
...2000 MHz. 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 decrease average power consumption and heat production. For more enhanced...memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be set in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically ...
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...Ch-A Address VRef. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Ch-A Data VRef. The default is Auto... default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/...
...Ch-A Address VRef. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Ch-A Data VRef. The default is Auto... default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/...
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to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its ... PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the system boots up. BIOS Setup - 48 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to initialize the hard drive as the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. set a delay time for legacy operating...
to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its ... PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the system boots up. BIOS Setup - 48 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to initialize the hard drive as the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. set a delay time for legacy operating...
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... will continue to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase ... utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Unique Features 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. 12 13 14 3 2 4 76 5 1 8 9 11...
... will continue to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase ... utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Unique Features 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. 12 13 14 3 2 4 76 5 1 8 9 11...
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... exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Unique Features 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier, make sure the ...steps to load the SATA controller driver first. To manually 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 have to set up a RAID-...
... exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Unique Features 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier, make sure the ...steps to load the SATA controller driver first. To manually 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 have to set up a RAID-...
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... ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. RAID Volumes : None defined. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Appendix Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Press + to configure a RAID array. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. C. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and ... boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1...
... ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. RAID Volumes : None defined. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Appendix Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Press + to configure a RAID array. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. C. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and ... boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1...
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... 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 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity :....7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are installed, they will be included in the RAID array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - If only two hard drives are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous ...
... 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 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity :....7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are installed, they will be included in the RAID array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - If only two hard drives are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous ...
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... INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix Finally press on the Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to create this...
... INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Appendix Finally press on the Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to create this...
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...1: Select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be created with two hard drives only. if needed, the data on the recovery drive ...and a recovery disk. [hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 86 - [ENTER]-Select Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to create a RAID array. • By...
...1: Select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be created with two hard drives only. if needed, the data on the recovery drive ...and a recovery disk. [hi]-Change Appendix [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 9 - 86 - [ENTER]-Select Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to Non-RAID 4. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to create a RAID array. • By...
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... has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Appendix Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes...Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 10 Step 4: Under Sync, select Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to a previous state. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. ...
... has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Appendix Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes...Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 10 Step 4: Under Sync, select Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to a previous state. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. ...
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... - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to non-RAID. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL...
... - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to non-RAID. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity 223.6GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL...
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... 88SE91xx Adapter - Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to move through tabs. [Selection] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.0.0017 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER...
... 88SE91xx Adapter - Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to move through tabs. [Selection] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.0.0017 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER...
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.../s FREE ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 5 - 91 - Appendix Press or on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to add them into the RAID array. Selected hard drives are marked with an... Step 1: On the main screen, press on the Create VD item. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 4). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select,...
.../s FREE ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 5 - 91 - Appendix Press or on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to add them into the RAID array. Selected hard drives are marked with an... Step 1: On the main screen, press on the Create VD item. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 4). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select,...
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... Sequence: 1. RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Options include 32 KB, 64 KB, and 128 KB. 3. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv(... Appendix - 92 - VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv(AAeMTTl AAB::)::...
... Sequence: 1. RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Options include 32 KB, 64 KB, and 128 KB. 3. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv(... Appendix - 92 - VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv(AAeMTTl AAB::)::...
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...to confirm (Figure 9). When the message "Do you can proceed to select it and then press on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (C) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level ...93 - When prompted, press to ignore. When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 8) [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0...
...to confirm (Figure 9). When the message "Do you can proceed to select it and then press on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (C) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level ...93 - When prompted, press to ignore. When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 8) [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0...