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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Box Contents ;; 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 ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Box Contents ;; 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 ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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.... •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the...
.... •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the...
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... of the arrow sign on the surface of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the...
... of the arrow sign on the surface of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the...
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... expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your...
... expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your...
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...even damage it. 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. Definition XDP_CPU 1 1 SPDIFO XDP_PCH 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - Hardware Installation Definition Pin No. You may require you want to ...output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to this header. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel ...
...even damage it. 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. Definition XDP_CPU 1 1 SPDIFO XDP_PCH 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - Hardware Installation Definition Pin No. You may require you want to ...output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to this header. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel ...
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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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
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... MHz to 1600 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be...
... MHz to 1600 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be...
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... the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. BIOS Setup - 42 - && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU...
... the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. BIOS Setup - 42 - && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU...
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..., and second. 2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset.You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. the User level only allows you to make...
..., and second. 2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset.You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. the User level only allows you to make...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you 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 ... drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you 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 ... drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question...
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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. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS... key to access Q-Flash. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or hard drive. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the file and save ...system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
...your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS... key to access Q-Flash. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or hard drive. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the file and save ...system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
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...applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to start...the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the ...
...applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to start...the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the ...
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...up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 65 - To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID ... 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 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 when a new SATA drive is greater than the RAID...
...up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 65 - To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID ... 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 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 when a new SATA drive is greater than the RAID...
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... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want... and press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. [hi]-Prev/Next...
... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want... and press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. [hi]-Prev/Next...
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... the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). Create RAID Volume 2. C. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the array. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you enter the operating system (look for more details...
... the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). Create RAID Volume 2. C. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the array. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you enter the operating system (look for more details...
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...)-channel audio. all at the same time. The picture to change the function for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the...
...)-channel audio. all at the same time. The picture to change the function for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to the...