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... Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 97 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 106 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 106 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 108 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 109 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 110 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 112 5-3 Troubleshooting...
... Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 97 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 106 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 106 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 108 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 109 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 110 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 112 5-3 Troubleshooting...
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... KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 VGA_DVI ATX_12V_2X4 LEVEL SHIFTER LGA1155 PHASE LED LEVEL SHIFTER DP_HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB PWR_FAN USB30_LAN Etron SPDIF_O EJ168 AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 PCIEX1_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 TPM ATX GSATA3_6 GSATA3_5 CODEC PCIEX1_3 BAT PCIEX8 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 COMA Intel® Z68 Marvell 88SE9172 PCIe...
... KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 VGA_DVI ATX_12V_2X4 LEVEL SHIFTER LGA1155 PHASE LED LEVEL SHIFTER DP_HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB PWR_FAN USB30_LAN Etron SPDIF_O EJ168 AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 PCIEX1_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 TPM ATX GSATA3_6 GSATA3_5 CODEC PCIEX1_3 BAT PCIEX8 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 COMA Intel® Z68 Marvell 88SE9172 PCIe...
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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.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port -...supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x ...
...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.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port -...supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600p Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x ...
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... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware Monitor ... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
... 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware Monitor ... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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...the monitor being used ). Before using this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash...the default device for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector ...
...the monitor being used ). Before using this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash...the default device for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector ...
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... compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Do not rock it straight out from operating system. Hardware Installation For example, in operating system environment only...
... compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Do not rock it straight out from operating system. Hardware Installation For example, in operating system environment only...
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...optical drive, walkman, etc. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be used to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 22 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default... line out jack. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Rear Speaker Out Jack (...
...optical drive, walkman, etc. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be used to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 22 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default... line out jack. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Rear Speaker Out Jack (...
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...10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis... This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. 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. Pin No....
...10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis... This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. 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. Pin No....
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... on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this task...
... on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this task...
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... storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled. Refer to the fault or short. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the following message will operate at Port..... USB Legacy...
... storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled. Refer to the fault or short. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the following message will operate at Port..... USB Legacy...
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...), refer to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to the Mic in jack and manually configure...
...), refer to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to the Mic in jack and manually configure...
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... output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. D. C. Click OK to complete. - 107 - Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab. Click OK to complete. B. Then the speaker .... Then click OK. Select the device according to open the Device advanced settings dialog box. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to ...
... output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. D. C. Click OK to complete. - 107 - Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab. Click OK to complete. B. Then the speaker .... Then click OK. Select the device according to open the Device advanced settings dialog box. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to ...
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... configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use the internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) for digital audio output. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output(Optical) screen , (Note) click the ... Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Click OK to complete. (Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to a S/PDIF optical cable 2. Appendix - 108 -
... configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use the internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) for digital audio output. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output(Optical) screen , (Note) click the ... Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Click OK to complete. (Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to a S/PDIF optical cable 2. Appendix - 108 -
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...enabled, you get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- Step 2: On the Playback tab, select Speakers. With Dolby Home Theater enabled, 2-channel stereo content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and rightclick on this icon. Step 3: On the Dolby tab, select the... devices. Click OK to get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. channel content to complete. - 109 - channel audio effects. Appendix You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1-
...enabled, you get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- Step 2: On the Playback tab, select Speakers. With Dolby Home Theater enabled, 2-channel stereo content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and rightclick on this icon. Step 3: On the Dolby tab, select the... devices. Click OK to get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. channel content to complete. - 109 - channel audio effects. Appendix You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1-
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.... Then configure the jack for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, ...do not mute the playback volume. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the volumes at the same ...
.... Then configure the jack for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, ...do not mute the playback volume. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the volumes at the same ...
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..., click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
..., click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below.
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... the Start Recording button . 3. Make sure you can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound 1. To...
... the Start Recording button . 3. Make sure you can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound 1. To...
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... 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 113 - If your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options ...step.) Step 3: Then go back to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Chapter 1. If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. In the Main Menu, press + ...
... 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 113 - If your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options ...step.) Step 3: Then go back to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Chapter 1. If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. In the Main Menu, press + ...