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... any means without prior notice. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
... any means without prior notice. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress...Green...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 79 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress...Green...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 79 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-770T-D3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-770T-D3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 -
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.... (Note 3) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune...
.... (Note 3) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune...
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... PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot...
... PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot...
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... speakers in jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration.
... speakers in jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration.
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... on page 43. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for GA-770T-D3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/30/2010-RX780-SB710-7A66CG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to...setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-...
... on page 43. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for GA-770T-D3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/30/2010-RX780-SB710-7A66CG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to...setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-...
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... TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from the available devices. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from...
... TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from the available devices. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from...
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... disables the SATA controller integrated in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures...
... disables the SATA controller integrated in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures...
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...installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install ...All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to automatically install the utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs...
...installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install ...All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to automatically install the utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
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Drivers Installation - 58 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 58 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... perform restoration of data). • It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the...
... perform restoration of data). • It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the...
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... any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your desktop and select Manage...
... any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to start backing up your desktop and select Manage...
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... network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 69 -
... network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 69 -
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...in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (...Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. B. Then connect...
...in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (...Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. B. Then connect...
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...the OS installation. Steps: 1: Boot from the startup disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Refer to the following command. For installing Windows Vista, you need to install the SATA controller... driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix Without the driver, the hard drive may not be installed. sume that the drive letter for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory...
...the OS installation. Steps: 1: Boot from the startup disk. 2: Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk (here we as- Refer to the following command. For installing Windows Vista, you need to install the SATA controller... driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix Without the driver, the hard drive may not be installed. sume that the drive letter for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory...
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A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to exit when finished. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in Figure 3, to install Windows XP to that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). Figure 2 Figure 3 Appendix - ...menu and press . Your system will open similar to the RAID/ AHCI hard drives, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. In Windows mode: 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 3. 3: Insert the ...
A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to exit when finished. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in Figure 3, to install Windows XP to that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). Figure 2 Figure 3 Appendix - ...menu and press . Your system will open similar to the RAID/ AHCI hard drives, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. In Windows mode: 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 3. 3: Insert the ...
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...hard drive(s). Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. AMD...need to specify additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select AMD AHCI ...
...hard drive(s). Figure 1 Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. AMD...need to specify additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select AMD AHCI ...