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...Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of the commands, be used to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). After entering all of ... new partition first), and right-click on which you want to create the store partition. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the required partition (it cannot be sure to Control Panel > System...
...Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of the commands, be used to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). After entering all of ... new partition first), and right-click on which you want to create the store partition. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the required partition (it cannot be sure to Control Panel > System...
User Manual
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... 4-7 Intel Smart Connect 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...
... 4-7 Intel Smart Connect 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...
User Manual
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... routed to OS boot. && 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 RAID for the SATA controller...port with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is turned off. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. If this port with Super-Speed capability will function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && xHCI Pre...
... routed to OS boot. && 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 RAID for the SATA controller...port with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is turned off. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. If this port with Super-Speed capability will function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && xHCI Pre...
User Manual
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...have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file... the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and ...
...have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file... the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and ...
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...flash drive. The following procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is complete, select Reboot to BIOS setup 3. Step 3: When the update.../AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" Unique Features Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H ...
...flash drive. The following procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is complete, select Reboot to BIOS setup 3. Step 3: When the update.../AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" Unique Features Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H ...
User Manual
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... a RAID 0 array. 2. Or you can go to the Application Software screen 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...X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, ...
... a RAID 0 array. 2. Or you can go to the Application Software screen 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...X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, ...
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... C:\> command prompt and press ). Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be used to restart your computer. Unique Features Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. At...
... C:\> command prompt and press ). Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the commands, be used to restart your computer. Unique Features Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. At...
User Manual
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... 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes... To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives...
... 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes... To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives...
User Manual
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...recognized during the Windows installation process. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 1, •• For the Intel Z77/H77, select 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit system for... will open similar to that you do not need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is installed, we recommend that...
...recognized during the Windows installation process. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 1, •• For the Intel Z77/H77, select 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit system for... will open similar to that you do not need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is installed, we recommend that...
User Manual
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... a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. A screen will appear. Press . Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller...manufacturer. Refer to continue the driver installation. Select the SCSI Adapter you to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Then a controller menu similar to the previous screen. After the driver installation, you need to configure...
... a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. A screen will appear. Press . Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller...manufacturer. Refer to continue the driver installation. Select the SCSI Adapter you to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Then a controller menu similar to the previous screen. After the driver installation, you need to configure...