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Intel Rapid Start Technology A. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. For example, to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least ...
Intel Rapid Start Technology A. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. For example, to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least ...
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... 3 Figure 4 D. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you restart the system. 2. E. Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Save the...
... 3 Figure 4 D. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you restart the system. 2. E. Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Save the...
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... S3 mode only. Restart your system is suspended (sleeping). Windows 7 with SP1 3. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is for the following directory in BIOS Setup...
... S3 mode only. Restart your system is suspended (sleeping). Windows 7 with SP1 3. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is for the following directory in BIOS Setup...
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...On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be lost once you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond... in BIOS Setup 4. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. It is recommended that you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology...
...On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be lost once you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond... in BIOS Setup 4. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. It is recommended that you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology...
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... X.X." 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual... may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in...
... X.X." 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual... may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
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Box Contents ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Quick Installation Guide ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; User's Manual ;;
Box Contents ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Quick Installation Guide ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; User's Manual ;;
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...GA-H77-DS3H. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver...you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated ... Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory ...
...GA-H77-DS3H. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver...you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated ... Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory ...
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... to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with...
... to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with...
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.... Use this jack. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
.... Use this jack. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
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... 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. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS... the use of xHCI software support/availability. && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables...
... 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. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS... the use of xHCI software support/availability. && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables...
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...when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup - 48 - Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) ... Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the monitor display from UASP driver vendors to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for USB...
...when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup - 48 - Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) ... Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the monitor display from UASP driver vendors to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for USB...
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.... (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing...
.... (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing...
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Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
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The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 56 -
The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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... connector and so forth. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on your system to quickly compress and back up /restore the first physical hard drive that...
... connector and so forth. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on your system to quickly compress and back up /restore the first physical hard drive that...
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... amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more...
... amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Please note that if there is recommended; Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more...
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... Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to launch the Q-Share tool...
... Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon to launch the Q-Share tool...
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... Xpress Install All button 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. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual...array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. B. 4-4 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. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: ...
... Xpress Install All button 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. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual...array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. B. 4-4 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. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: ...