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... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use ... the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners....
... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use ... the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners....
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ... @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Q-Share...73 4-5 Smart 6™ ...74 4-6 Auto Green...78 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-8 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Installing the...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ... @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Q-Share...73 4-5 Smart 6™ ...74 4-6 Auto Green...78 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 79 4-8 Cloud OC...80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Installing the...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X58A-OC motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector Seven voltage measurement ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X58A-OC motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector Seven voltage measurement ...
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ...
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... slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_2/PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2) PCI Slot 1 Follow the steps below to make any...
... slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_2/PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2) PCI Slot 1 Follow the steps below to make any...
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... connectors on the PCIEX16_1 slot. To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver ( Current GPUs that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX...
... connectors on the PCIEX16_1 slot. To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver ( Current GPUs that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX...
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... CrossFireX/SLI technology. Procedure and driver screen for more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that came with your graphics cards. Click OK to the manual that you must connect at least one of the ATX4P1 and ATX4P4 connectors. C-2. Hardware Installation - 20 -
... CrossFireX/SLI technology. Procedure and driver screen for more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that came with your graphics cards. Click OK to the manual that you must connect at least one of the ATX4P1 and ATX4P4 connectors. C-2. Hardware Installation - 20 -
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear...
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... from the HDMI display at the same time. Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a ...NC NC No Pin Line Out (L) NC F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_POR•T The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion caPrCdIse)pofowrerdciognintaecltoaru(SdAioTAo)(uXt5p8uAt-OfCro)m your graphics card if you want to ...
... from the HDMI display at the same time. Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a ...NC NC No Pin Line Out (L) NC F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_POR•T The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion caPrCdIse)pofowrerdciognintaecltoaru(SdAioTAo)(uXt5p8uAt-OfCro)m your graphics card if you want to ...
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... wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used; Auto sets the... for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item below to be set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is from 100 MHz to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to 600 MHz. The item is adjustable only when a CPU with the CPU ...
... wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used; Auto sets the... for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item below to be set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is from 100 MHz to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to 600 MHz. The item is adjustable only when a CPU with the CPU ...
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... POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set the date. is week (read-only), month, date and year. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip the... detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. - 47 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time.
... POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set the date. is week (read-only), month, date and year. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None so the system will skip the... detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. - 47 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time.
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...speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to .... When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control CPU fan speed. Manual Allows you to run at slow speeds. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. CPU ...
...speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to .... When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control CPU fan speed. Manual Allows you to run at slow speeds. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. CPU ...
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You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks... Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB...
You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks... Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB...
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Drivers Installation - 62 - 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 - 62 - 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.
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...main BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is Q-Flash™?... update the BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00... system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. X58AOC.F1) to access Q-Flash.
...main BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is Q-Flash™?... update the BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00... system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. X58AOC.F1) to access Q-Flash.
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... to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on...the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 71 - Before You Begin 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating ...
... to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on...the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 71 - Before You Begin 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating ...
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...Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 4-7 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 before you can go to the Application ...driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 - To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to...
...Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 4-7 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 before you can go to the Application ...driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 - To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to...
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...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will ... wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.1.1002 ICH10R/DO wRAID5...
...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will ... wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.1.1002 ICH10R/DO wRAID5...