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... order to assist in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at...looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
... order to assist in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at...looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 ...4-6 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 76 4-7 Cloud OC...77 4-8 TouchBIOS...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 91 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 ...4-6 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 76 4-7 Cloud OC...77 4-8 TouchBIOS...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 91 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output...
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...-1IE008-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-X79-UD5 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 One...
...-1IE008-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-X79-UD5 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 One...
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Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
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... cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the user's manual for your cooler has a fan grill which may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may cause interference when you tighten the screws...
... cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the user's manual for your cooler has a fan grill which may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may cause interference when you tighten the screws...
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.... •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express...
.... •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express...
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... 3-Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480, GTX 570, GTX.... (Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B.
... 3-Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480, GTX 570, GTX.... (Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B.
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... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ••...
... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ••...
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... connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments...
... connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments...
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... Base Clock setting, the Memory Frequency (Mhz) setting below to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds for the installed CPU. When you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Base Clock Allows you change the Host Clock Frequency setting, the Memory Frequency (Mhz) setting below will...
... Base Clock setting, the Memory Frequency (Mhz) setting below to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds for the installed CPU. When you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Base Clock Allows you change the Host Clock Frequency setting, the Memory Frequency (Mhz) setting below will...
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.... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. BIOS Setup - 48 - This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control ...
.... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. BIOS Setup - 48 - This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control ...
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...fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. BIOS Setup Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to run... at slow speeds. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. This item is set to the system temperature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique ...
...fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. BIOS Setup Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Isochronous Support Determines whether to run... at slow speeds. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. This item is set to the system temperature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique ...
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... key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. is hour, minute, and second. BIOS Setup - 50 - Use to switch between the Month, ... Year fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by Intel X79 Chipset. the User level only allows you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. 2-4 ...
... key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. is hour, minute, and second. BIOS Setup - 50 - Use to switch between the Month, ... Year fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by Intel X79 Chipset. the User level only allows you to make changes to each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. 2-4 ...
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... install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes 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. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the ...drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers ...
... install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes 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. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the ...drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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 - 60 - 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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... from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Unique Features - 66 - Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Before...design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of...
... from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Unique Features - 66 - Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Before...design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of...
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... (for your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Follow the 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 is stable and do so may result in ...Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Unique Features Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file...
... (for your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Follow the 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 is stable and do so may result in ...Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Unique Features Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file...
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...later using the Auto function. A. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Setting Up a... System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel ...
...later using the Auto function. A. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Setting Up a... System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel ...
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...1. Reset Disks to fault-tolerant arrays such as Rebuilding. The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the array. C. The procedures below assume a new drive is the process of restoring data to enter the RAID ... WD-WMAM9W736333 Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk (0) Member Disk (0) Volumes with a new one .) For the Intel X79: Turn off your computer. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to ...
...1. Reset Disks to fault-tolerant arrays such as Rebuilding. The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the array. C. The procedures below assume a new drive is the process of restoring data to enter the RAID ... WD-WMAM9W736333 Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk (0) Member Disk (0) Volumes with a new one .) For the Intel X79: Turn off your computer. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to ...
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... select it and click the Submit button to begin the rebuild. - 97 - Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Step 3: Make sure...
... select it and click the Submit button to begin the rebuild. - 97 - Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. Step 3: Make sure...