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...Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Installing the eSATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Power Management 62 2-8 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals...
...Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Installing the eSATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Power Management 62 2-8 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals...
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...® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated. (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * Whether PCI Express 3.0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility...
...® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated. (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * Whether PCI Express 3.0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility...
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... connector is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the devices being connected. 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6~9) supporting up to 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x PCIe power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 6 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header...
... connector is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the devices being connected. 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6~9) supporting up to 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x PCIe power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 6 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header...
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... enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. • When two or more graphics cards are dependent on the number of your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A power supply with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Select the GPU combination you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the Catalyst Control Center. Refer to the manual of graphics cards.) C-2. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that support...
... enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. • When two or more graphics cards are dependent on the number of your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A power supply with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Select the GPU combination you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the Catalyst Control Center. Refer to the manual of graphics cards.) C-2. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that support...
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Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. - 25 - Before using the overclocking buttons, make sure to load the optimized defaults in BIOS Setup to return the BIOS settings to factory defaults when needed. Hardware Installation PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button •• Always turn on/off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •...
Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. - 25 - Before using the overclocking buttons, make sure to load the optimized defaults in BIOS Setup to return the BIOS settings to factory defaults when needed. Hardware Installation PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button •• Always turn on/off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •...
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... your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P connector1 to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 1 SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6 SYS_FAN5/6: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. When two or more BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess...
... your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P connector1 to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 1 SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6 SYS_FAN5/6: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. When two or more BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess...
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... BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on how to an audio device that supports digital audio out via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.M1_/S7A.1TA-Channel Audio." If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No...
... BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on how to an audio device that supports digital audio out via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.M1_/S7A.1TA-Channel Audio." If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No...
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... flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery...
... flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core...
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...Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. After configuring this item, set to Always. && PXE Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN...
...Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. After configuring this item, set to Always. && PXE Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN...
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... USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to EHCI. when this item is set to Disabled, xHCI Mode will be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB2.0 Controller (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0/1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below to Smart Auto, set...
... USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to EHCI. when this item is set to Disabled, xHCI Mode will be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB2.0 Controller (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0/1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below to Smart Auto, set...
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... graphics memory size. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets...
... graphics memory size. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets...
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... EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 (Atheros GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Atheros GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables this item to Disabled. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...
... EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 (Atheros GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Atheros GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables this item to Disabled. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...
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... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. The monitor will display the update...
... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. The monitor will display the update...
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... install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps 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. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to load the SATA controller driver first. All with which you have to enable RAID for RAID...
... install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps 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. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to load the SATA controller driver first. All with which you have to enable RAID for RAID...
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...;• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. If you do not want to create RAID, you may vary depending on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and...
...;• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. If you do not want to create RAID, you may vary depending on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and...
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... SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 99 - Appendix When you arrive at the "Where do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to install Windows...
... SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 99 - Appendix When you arrive at the "Where do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you want to install Windows...
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... all files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the methods below. Refer to your floppy disk. (To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder...
... all files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the methods below. Refer to your floppy disk. (To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder...
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... proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to the previous screen. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) and press . Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit items depending on the confirmation screen, press to...
... proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to the previous screen. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) and press . Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit items depending on the confirmation screen, press to...
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... unplug the power cord). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. If your board doesn't have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). A: Make sure your motherboard, please...
... unplug the power cord). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. If your board doesn't have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). A: Make sure your motherboard, please...
