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...-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. Disclaimer Information in this... manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of ...
...-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. Disclaimer Information in this... manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of ...
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... 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 SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 106...
... 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 SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 106...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... memory 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 ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
... memory 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 ...channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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...: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back...
...: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back...
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... on the PCIEX16_1 slot. CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connector(s) - To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up a 2-Way ...CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Note 2)(Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. For 3-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the graphics cards. The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support...
... on the PCIEX16_1 slot. CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connector(s) - To Enable CrossFireX Function For 2-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up a 2-Way ...CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Note 2)(Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. For 3-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the graphics cards. The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support...
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..., go to the Catalyst Control Center. C-2. To Enable SLI Function For 2-Way/3-Way SLI: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to ensure system stability. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. Browse to apply. For 4-way CrossFireX™, you connect the SATA...
..., go to the Catalyst Control Center. C-2. To Enable SLI Function For 2-Way/3-Way SLI: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to ensure system stability. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. Browse to apply. For 4-way CrossFireX™, you connect the SATA...
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... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. - 21 - This jack can be connected to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use this audio jack for line...
... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. - 21 - This jack can be connected to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use this audio jack for line...
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show ... BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show ... BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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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tomatically. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot...South Bridge) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R South Bridge or config- For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) au- IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to Enabled, the ICH SATA ...
tomatically. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot...South Bridge) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R South Bridge or config- For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) au- IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to Enabled, the ICH SATA ...
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... cable. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native...
... cable. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native...
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...Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which ...looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service...
...Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which ...looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service...
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Drivers Installation - 62 - 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 - 62 - 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.
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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. - 63 - 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. - 63 - Drivers Installation
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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 - 64 - 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 - 64 - 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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... supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended to restore...
... supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to back up data on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended to restore...
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... backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. If...
... backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. If...
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Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-...Sharing Disabled Figure 2. About Q-Share ... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 73 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note)...
Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-...Sharing Disabled Figure 2. About Q-Share ... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 73 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note)...
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...Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for RAID 0. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 - 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application...To add a new hard drive into the array to set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive ...
...Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for RAID 0. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 - 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application...To add a new hard drive into the array to set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive ...
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... 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R ...
... 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R ...