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...translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard...
...translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard...
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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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... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - 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...
... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - 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...
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... the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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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 the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may ...
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... chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the...
... chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the...
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... series and AMD Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970 series. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps 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...
... series and AMD Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970 series. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps 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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... Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) (Note 2) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Click OK to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to the manual that you must connect at least one of the ATX4P1 and ATX4P4 connectors. For 4-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating...
... Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) (Note 2) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Click OK to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to the manual that you must connect at least one of the ATX4P1 and ATX4P4 connectors. For 4-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating...
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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 factory defaults when needed. DIP 1 23 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing...
... 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 factory defaults when needed. DIP 1 23 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing...
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...Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards ... (R) 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 chassis front panel audio module to Chapter...
...Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards ... (R) 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 chassis front panel audio module to Chapter...
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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 system memory multiplier. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 600 MHz. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to set the PCIe clock... frequency. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Options are : Auto (default), x36, x44, x48, Slow Mode. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the QPI clock ratio.
... 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 system memory multiplier. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 600 MHz. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to set the PCIe clock... frequency. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Options are : Auto (default), x36, x44, x48, Slow Mode. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the QPI clock ratio.
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... and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The date format is 13...
... and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The date format is 13...
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...Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. You can be set to Manual. Slope PWM Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, ...Normal Allows the CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU fan is enabled. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Current MCH/SYSTEM1/SYSTEM2 Temperature Displays current system temperatures detected by each system temperature sensor on the motherboard. CPU FAN Fail Warning ...
...Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. You can be set to Manual. Slope PWM Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, ...Normal Allows the CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU fan is enabled. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Current MCH/SYSTEM1/SYSTEM2 Temperature Displays current system temperatures detected by each system temperature sensor on the motherboard. CPU FAN Fail Warning ...
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... "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system,... Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog ...
... "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system,... Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog ...
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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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... X58AOC.F1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to..., or hard drive. site and update the BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10...
... X58AOC.F1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to..., or hard drive. site and update the BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X58A-OC F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/07/2011-X58-ICH10...
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Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Using @BIOS 1. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS...
Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Using @BIOS 1. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS...
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...to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 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 ... helps to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. 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's been ...
...to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 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 ... helps to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. 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's been ...
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... Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). Appendix 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. When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the ...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 Create Volume item to...
... Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). Appendix 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. When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the ...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 Create Volume item to...