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... and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you also need an SSD to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you will be installed to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have...
... and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you also need an SSD to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you will be installed to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have...
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...Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 .../1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ...
...Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 .../1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ...
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... Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware...
... Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware...
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... by graphics cards. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system -
... by graphics cards. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system -
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... supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to this port for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device...
... supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to this port for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device...
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... mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Dual monitor configurations are supported in Windows 7, go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and...
... mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Dual monitor configurations are supported in Windows 7, go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and...
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... key during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
... key during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
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... down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The settings here synchronize with the settings of...
... down on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The settings here synchronize with the settings of...
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... a dual view configuration, set this memory for GTT) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious ...you to Always Enable. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs'...
... a dual view configuration, set this memory for GTT) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious ...you to Always Enable. MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs'...
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... cable. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. - 51 -
... cable. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. - 51 -
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S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - The system can be resumed at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by a wake-up signal ...
S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - The system can be resumed at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by a wake-up signal ...
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... (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at least 1A on automatically. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event... press again without entering the password to be powered on the +5VSB lead. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on this item. Press on the Windows 98 keyboard to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn ...
... (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at least 1A on automatically. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event... press again without entering the password to be powered on the +5VSB lead. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on this item. Press on the Windows 98 keyboard to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn ...
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...Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the ...Installation Click Yes to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which...
...Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the ...Installation Click Yes to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which...
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...only back up a hard drive than 2.2 TB are attached to restore it. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to the first and third SATA connectors, the.... • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are different utilities. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at ...
...only back up a hard drive than 2.2 TB are attached to restore it. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to the first and third SATA connectors, the.... • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are different utilities. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at ...
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...having to access Q-Flash. Before You Begin 1. 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. Restart the system. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : ... for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is Q-Flash™? However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A....
...having to access Q-Flash. Before You Begin 1. 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. Restart the system. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : ... for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is Q-Flash™? However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A....
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...to File to boot. - 71 - After Updating the BIOS Restart your system not to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for...Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS ...
...to File to boot. - 71 - After Updating the BIOS Restart your system not to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for...Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS ...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in damage to monitor hardware temperature, voltage ... EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Tuner tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. Before you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you fully know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in damage to monitor hardware temperature, voltage ... EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Tuner tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. Before you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you fully know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to...
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... to restore your files from the backup image System Recovery... Allows you to recover your system from the backup image • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. • Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need to select the destination partition in Settings the ...• The Backup Now button will be performed hourly. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the top of the popped out window to recover your system or files when needed. Note: By default, all partitions on the system drive are selected as an image file every hour...
... to restore your files from the backup image System Recovery... Allows you to recover your system from the backup image • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. • Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need to select the destination partition in Settings the ...• The Backup Now button will be performed hourly. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the top of the popped out window to recover your system or files when needed. Note: By default, all partitions on the system drive are selected as an image file every hour...
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...can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of the dates. Select Restore your computer to boot from the original Windows installation disk. 2. It also stores the recorded data in case the system/hard drive fails. Unique Features - 78 - Recovering ...Recovery 2. SMART DualBIOS SMART DualBIOS is saved. 3. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to select a time point. 4. When the Windows installation screen appears, select your computer. 4. Select Repair your language and click Next. 3. Select the backup you want to complete. Click the...
...can record personal passwords and important dates, and remind users of the dates. Select Restore your computer to boot from the original Windows installation disk. 2. It also stores the recorded data in case the system/hard drive fails. Unique Features - 78 - Recovering ...Recovery 2. SMART DualBIOS SMART DualBIOS is saved. 3. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to select a time point. 4. When the Windows installation screen appears, select your computer. 4. Select Repair your language and click Next. 3. Select the backup you want to complete. Click the...
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.... Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to automatically and quickly set up all...eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready...
.... Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to automatically and quickly set up all...eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready...