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... written permission. All rights reserved. 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. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this...
... written permission. All rights reserved. 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. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this...
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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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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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only.
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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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... the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics...
... the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics...
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... the cable, pull it side to side 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. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for line in...
... the cable, pull it side to side 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. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for line in...
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...: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured 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... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 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 show the ...
...: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured 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... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 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 show the ...
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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 accept. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to...
... 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 accept. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to...
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RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB710, SATA2_4~SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that ...
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB710, SATA2_4~SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that ...
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... install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the driver installation. Click...operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical...
... install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the driver installation. Click...operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 56 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. 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 the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. 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 the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Step 2: Click New. (Note Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features...
... hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Step 2: Click New. (Note Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features...
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... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 4: After the operating system is installed...
... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 4: After the operating system is installed...
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exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Disable Incoming ... Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to configure the data sharing settings. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share...
exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Exit... in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Disable Incoming ... Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to configure the data sharing settings. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share...
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...the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 73 - C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do...power connector from 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. If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
...the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 73 - C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do...power connector from 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. If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
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...successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory Windows XP 32-bit Bootdrv\SBxxx\x86 Windows XP 64-bit Bootdrv\SBxxx\x64...\AHCI\Win7x64 Windows 7 64-bit (RAID mode) Bootdrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A - 79 - Steps: 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. sume that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. First of all, copy ...
...successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory Windows XP 32-bit Bootdrv\SBxxx\x86 Windows XP 64-bit Bootdrv\SBxxx\x64...\AHCI\Win7x64 Windows 7 64-bit (RAID mode) Bootdrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A - 79 - Steps: 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. sume that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. First of all, copy ...
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...optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). For example, from the menu and press . Figure 2 Figure 3 Appendix - 80 - Your ...system will open similar to the floppy disk. Press any key to the RAID/ AHCI hard drives, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in Figure 3, to install Windows XP to exit when finished.
...optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). For example, from the menu and press . Figure 2 Figure 3 Appendix - 80 - Your ...system will open similar to the floppy disk. Press any key to the RAID/ AHCI hard drives, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in Figure 3, to install Windows XP to exit when finished.
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... 1). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Step 3: Figure... with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. 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. Then a controller menu similar to the...
... 1). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Step 3: Figure... with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. 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. Then a controller menu similar to the...