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.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, orpublished in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in...
.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, orpublished in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to change ...
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to change ...
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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 suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power ...
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... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the...
... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to ...
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...the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx... Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected and click Apply. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps...
...the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx... Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected and click Apply. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps...
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... •• Audio signals will make the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND XDP_CPU XDP_PCH... Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions...
... •• Audio signals will make the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND XDP_CPU XDP_PCH... Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions...
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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). - 31 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to...
... 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). - 31 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to...
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... MHz to 3200 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 3200 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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...to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System FAN Speed Control is set to the system temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), ... to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the system fans to run at different speeds according to Manual. You can be set to the CPU temperature. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the ...
...to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System FAN Speed Control is set to the system temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), ... to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the system fans to run at different speeds according to Manual. You can be set to the CPU temperature. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the ...
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... plug capability. The time format is week (read-only), month, date and year. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-4 System This section provides information on...
... plug capability. The time format is week (read-only), month, date and year. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-4 System This section provides information on...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that are recommended to automatically ... support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities.
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that are recommended to automatically ... support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities.
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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 - 60 - 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.
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...the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to your motherboard model. 2. Restart the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to ...this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must ...
...the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to your motherboard model. 2. Restart the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to ...this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must ...
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... BIOS file to complete. Follow the on -screen instructions to be flashed matches your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to start. 3. C. Using @BIOS 1. After Updating the BIOS ... - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection 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 matches your system...
... BIOS file to complete. Follow the on -screen instructions to be flashed matches your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to start. 3. C. Using @BIOS 1. After Updating the BIOS ... - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection 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 matches your system...
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...Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. Unique Features - 72 - 4-5 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-ready ... during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID ...
...Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. Unique Features - 72 - 4-5 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-ready ... during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID ...
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... to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive ... 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...
... to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive ... 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...
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... of the destination d[isDkISfoKr/rVebOuLilUdiMngE(IENSFCOtRoMexAitT):ION ] RAID Volumes : None definedID. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. 1. Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will show that an automatic rebuild will be rebuilt within the operating system. [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit...
... of the destination d[isDkISfoKr/rVebOuLilUdiMngE(IENSFCOtRoMexAitT):ION ] RAID Volumes : None definedID. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. 1. Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will show that an automatic rebuild will be rebuilt within the operating system. [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit...