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...-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X79-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu...
...-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X79-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... SLI technology * The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slots operate at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is enabled. Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
... SLI technology * The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slots operate at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is enabled. Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
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... graphics cards you install.) C-2. CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the number of the two/three cards. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version...
... graphics cards you install.) C-2. CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the number of the two/three cards. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version...
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... the blue LED indicates the backup BIOS is compatible to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for an IEEE 1394a device. eSATA/USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s and USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use the port to switch between the main BIOS and backup BIOS. Hardware Installation - 20 - The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to overclock your device and...
... the blue LED indicates the backup BIOS is compatible to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for an IEEE 1394a device. eSATA/USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s and USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use the port to switch between the main BIOS and backup BIOS. Hardware Installation - 20 - The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to overclock your device and...
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...Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your SATA hard drive. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBPOinFMNo. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
...Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your SATA hard drive. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBPOinFMNo. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
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... configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows...
... configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows...
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... Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active)~(6-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that under the two items above are synchronous to that supports this...
... Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active)~(6-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that under the two items above are synchronous to that supports this...
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... power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. && CPU Core Enabled (Note 1) Allows you to determine the number of CPU cores you to determine whether to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. && CPU Core Enabled (Note 1) Allows you to determine the number of CPU cores you to determine whether to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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...'s website. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - BIOS Setup This item is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to the system temperature. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. You can adjust the fan speed with...
...'s website. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - BIOS Setup This item is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to the system temperature. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. You can adjust the fan speed with...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine whether to launch. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive...
.... (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine whether to launch. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive...
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...-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Device Control Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB 2.0 Devices (Intel X79 Chipset) Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controllers integrated with the Intel X79 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Intel SATA Control Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel X79 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Mode...
...-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Device Control Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB 2.0 Devices (Intel X79 Chipset) Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controllers integrated with the Intel X79 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Intel SATA Control Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel X79 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Mode...
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... as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Disabled Disables the SATA controllers. You can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. RAID Mode Enables RAID for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in...
... as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Disabled Disables the SATA controllers. You can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive. (Default: Auto) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. RAID Mode Enables RAID for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in...
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BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Disabled Disables the SATA controllers. - 55 - && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 8 and GSATA3 9 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. RAID Mode ...
BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Disabled Disables the SATA controllers. - 55 - && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 8 and GSATA3 9 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. RAID Mode ...
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... want to manually select the utilities 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 Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click...
... want to manually select the utilities 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 Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click...
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... to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. The following procedure assumes that you sure to a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v1.00 Model Name : X79-UD5 BIOS Version : F1u BIOS Date : 10/26/2011 Flash Type/Size : MXIC...
... to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. The following procedure assumes that you sure to a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v1.00 Model Name : X79-UD5 BIOS Version : F1u BIOS Date : 10/26/2011 Flash Type/Size : MXIC...
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... damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-6 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that 's been...
... damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-6 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that 's been...
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... (Note 4) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the X79 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP (Note 3) setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers A. BBB Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) DDD Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note...
... (Note 4) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the X79 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP (Note 3) setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers A. BBB Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) DDD Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note...
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... driver files to install the 32- Installing Windows XP (For the Marvell 88SE9172) (Note) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. For example, from a floppy disk that in the Floppy64 folder. •• For AHCI mode, depending on our website. Refer to exit when finished. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. Figure 3 (Note) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit...
... driver files to install the 32- Installing Windows XP (For the Marvell 88SE9172) (Note) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. For example, from a floppy disk that in the Floppy64 folder. •• For AHCI mode, depending on our website. Refer to exit when finished. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. Figure 3 (Note) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit...
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... use with the Windows XP installation. - 93 - On the next screen, press to return to continue the driver installation. When both of the two drivers appear on whether you want to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA Controller need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup...
... use with the Windows XP installation. - 93 - On the next screen, press to return to continue the driver installation. When both of the two drivers appear on whether you want to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA Controller need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup...
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... short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on GIGABYTE's website. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio driver." - 105 - eral > System). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver...
... short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on GIGABYTE's website. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio driver." - 105 - eral > System). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver...