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... Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this...
... Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this...
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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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Quick Installation Guide ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; User's Manual ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. 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 - Box Contents ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Quick Installation Guide ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; User's Manual ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. 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 - Box Contents ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
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... is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because...
... is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because...
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... chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is fully seated in your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely...
... chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is fully seated in your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely...
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..., refer to1the instructions on how to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI ...Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. 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. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will...
..., refer to1the instructions on how to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI ...Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. 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. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will...
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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 - 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one...
... 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 - 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one...
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... ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 36 - Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating...
... ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 36 - Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating...
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...Allows 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... Allows you to Manual. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control ...
...Allows 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... Allows you to Manual. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control ...
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... desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset.You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the...
... desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset.You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the...
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... affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog ... button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If...
... affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog ... button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If...
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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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... USB flash drive or hard drive. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is DualBIOS™? and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 60...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MS-DOS mode....
... USB flash drive or hard drive. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is DualBIOS™? and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 60...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MS-DOS mode....
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... Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the on -screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard... cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or...
... Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the on -screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard... cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or...
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... a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Unique Features B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that 's been created earlier, make sure the newly... controller driver first. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA...
... a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Unique Features B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that 's been created earlier, make sure the newly... controller driver first. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA...
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... Level : Recovery Disks : 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... 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. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item.
... Level : Recovery Disks : 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... 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. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item.
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... will show that an automatic rebuild will be rebuilt within the operating system. [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu - 83 - Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Exit a disk initiates a rebuild. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID1...
... will show that an automatic rebuild will be rebuilt within the operating system. [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu - 83 - Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Exit a disk initiates a rebuild. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID1...
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... Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Double...
... Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Double...