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... manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-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. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of the product, read the...
... manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-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. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of the product, read the...
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...Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset Memory Audio 8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting ...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA 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 to be installed,...
...Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X79 Express Chipset Memory Audio 8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting ...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA 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 to be installed,...
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... sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports 4 Channel Technology. DS/SS - - 8 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS Dual/3 Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_8 DDR3_2 DDR3_6 2 Modules - ... memory. DS/SS - - - - - - - - - - DS/SS - - DS/SS - - DS/SS - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports 4 Channel Technology. DS/SS - - 8 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS Dual/3 Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_8 DDR3_2 DDR3_6 2 Modules - ... memory. DS/SS - - - - - - - - - - DS/SS - - DS/SS - - DS/SS - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... on top of graphics cards you install.) C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI...4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon HD 6800 and HD 6900 series. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards for...
... on top of graphics cards you install.) C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI...4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon HD 6800 and HD 6900 series. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards for...
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...the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating system. (Default: Disabled) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications.... (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel...
...the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating system. (Default: Disabled) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications.... (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel...
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...Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST... Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables ...
...Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enable Hyper-Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST... Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables ...
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... to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. You will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs... for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Intel(R) VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for a new password, press without entering any password.
... to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. You will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs... for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Intel(R) VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for a new password, press without entering any password.
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...users also can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. 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 RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run ...Auto to load the SATA controller driver first. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of your hard ...
...users also can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. 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 RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run ...Auto to load the SATA controller driver first. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of your hard ...
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... want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol...]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 81 - RAID Volumes : None defined. Delete RAID Volume 3. C. Press + to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Create RAID Volume 2.
... want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol...]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 81 - RAID Volumes : None defined. Delete RAID Volume 3. C. Press + to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Create RAID Volume 2.
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... RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 82 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Press to proceed. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name ...1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press ....
... RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 82 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Press to proceed. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name ...1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press ....
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... Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 KB Capacity : 111... press . Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise -
... Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID 4. SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Create RAID Volume 2. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 KB Capacity : 111... press . Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise -
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Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 8), press to confirm or to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ESC]- Previous Menu ...
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 8), press to confirm or to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ESC]- Previous Menu ...
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...the RAID setup utility (Figure 4), use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. [ Adapter ] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.1.0025 00 0A... Figure 4 Create a RAID Array: Step 1: On the main screen, press on the Create VD item. [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 5 - 87...
...the RAID setup utility (Figure 4), use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. [ Adapter ] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.1.0025 00 0A... Figure 4 Create a RAID Array: Step 1: On the main screen, press on the Create VD item. [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 5 - 87...
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... stripe block size. Selected hard drives are marked with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to display options. Step 2: The next screen displays the two hard drives you installed....: Select write-back or write-through cache. 555 VD Name: Enter an array name with an asterisk (Figure 6). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 * S1 ...
... stripe block size. Selected hard drives are marked with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to display options. Step 2: The next screen displays the two hard drives you installed....: Select write-back or write-through cache. 555 VD Name: Enter an array name with an asterisk (Figure 6). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 * S1 ...
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Now, you can proceed to confirm. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name **NSSE01XRMSTt AraixIpDe SiSLzieezSSve(AAeMTTl AAB::):::WW61R45DDAK2CC4IBD7WW80DD880000JJDD--...3Gb/s FREE Create the VD?[Y] Figure 8 When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 9) [ Adapter ] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices ] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0 SATA: WDC ...
Now, you can proceed to confirm. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name **NSSE01XRMSTt AraixIpDe SiSLzieezSSve(AAeMTTl AAB::):::WW61R45DDAK2CC4IBD7WW80DD880000JJDD--...3Gb/s FREE Create the VD?[Y] Figure 8 When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 9) [ Adapter ] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices ] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0 SATA: WDC ...
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... current array status in the operating system. appears, press to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore. [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level RAID0 RAID Config Status ONLINE Stripe 64KB CacheMode WriteBack NEXT Create the...
... current array status in the operating system. appears, press to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore. [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level RAID0 RAID Config Status ONLINE Stripe 64KB CacheMode WriteBack NEXT Create the...
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...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 ...Rebuild" status will see the next page for rebuilding detected. SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Exit a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. ...
...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 ...Rebuild" status will see the next page for rebuilding detected. SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Exit a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. ...
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... Normal. - 95 - •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise RAID Port Drivers have been installed from All Programs in the Start menu. Then launch Intel Rapid Storage...
... Normal. - 95 - •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise RAID Port Drivers have been installed from All Programs in the Start menu. Then launch Intel Rapid Storage...
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... then press on Spare Management. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC:... Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to confirm. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Spare Management Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Size 76.3GB RAID Config Max ...
... then press on Spare Management. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC:... Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to confirm. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Spare Management Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Size 76.3GB RAID Config Max ...
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