GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P User Manual

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GA-MA790XT -UD4P

AM3 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor

User's Manual

Rev. 1004 12ME-MA79T4P-1004R

May 22, 2009

GA-MA790XT-UD4P

Motherboard

May 22, 2009

Motherboard

GA-MA790XT-UD4P

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Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

 For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.  For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.  For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information

on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\T echnology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Items................................................................................................................. 6

GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard Layout..................................................................... 7

Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions .....................................................................................9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1- 4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17

1- 5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Configuring an A TI CrossFireX

1- 7 Installing the SAT A Bracket............................................................................. 20

1- 8 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21

1- 9 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 23

System ...................................................... 19

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 35

2-1 Startup Screen................................................................................................ 36

2- 2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37

2- 3 MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 39

2- 4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 43

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 45

2-6 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 47

2- 7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 50

2- 8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 52

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 54

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 54

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 55

2-12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 56

2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 56

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57

3- 1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57

3- 2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 58

3- 3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 58

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 59

3-5 System........................................................................................................... 59

3- 6 Download Center............................................................................................ 60

Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 61

4- 1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 6 1

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 64

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 64

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 67

4- 3 EasyTune 6.................................................................................................... 6 8

4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 69

4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 71

4-6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 72

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73

5- 1 Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73

5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers ...................................................... 73

5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller ............................................. 79

5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP........................ 85

5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 86

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 95

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 95

5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out .................................................................................. 97

5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................... 99

5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................. 100

5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ............................................................................... 102

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 103

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 103

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .............................................................................. 104

5-4 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................. 106

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Box Contents

GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SAT A bracket I/O Shield

• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

• The motherboard image is 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 IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW -0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)

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GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

RCA_SPDIF

R_USB

USB_1394_1

USB_1394

USB

AUDIO

RTL8111C/D(L)

CODEC

SPDIF_IN

SPDIF_OUT

IT8720

COM

LAN

CD_IN

ATX_12V_2X4

F_AUDIO

PCI1

PCI2

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

PCIEX8_1

FDD

CPU_FAN

Socket AM3

AMD 790X

GA-MA790XT-UD4P

BATTERY

CLR_CMOS

F_1394

TSB43AB23

F_USB1

F_USB2

DDR3_1

AMD SB750

B_BIOS M_BIOS

GSATA2_0

PWR_LED

SYS_FAN2

ATX

PWR_FAN

IDE

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

SATA2_4 SATA2_5

SATA2_2 SATA2_3

SATA2_0 SATA2_1

GIGABYTE SATA2

GSATA2_1

F_PANEL

SYS_FAN1

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Block Diagram

(Note)

1 PCIe x16

2 PCIe x8

(Note)

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

3 PCI Express x1

RJ45

LAN

PCI Express Bus

RTL8111C/D(L)

2 SAT A 3Gb/s

PCI Bus

Switch

PCI Express Bus

x1 x1

TSB43AB23

GIGABYTE

SATA2

AM3 CPU

Hyper Transport 3.0

AMD 790X

AMD SB750

CODEC

DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

Dual BIOS

6 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel

12 USB Ports

LPC BUS

IT8720

Floppy

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

3 IEEE 1394a

MIC

Line Out

Line In

S/PDIF In

S/PDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

2 PCI

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

(Note) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1

slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

• T o prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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1-2 Product Specifications

CPU  Support for Socket AM3 processors:

AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus  5200 MT/s Chipset  North Bridge: AMD 790X

 South Bridge: AMD SB750

Memory  4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory

 Dual channel memory architecture  Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio  Realtek ALC889A codec

 High Definition Audio  2/4/5.1/7.1-channel  Support for Dolby® Home Theater  Support for S/PDIF In/Out  Support for CD In

LAN  RTL8111C/D(L) chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1)

 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1)

(The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology

and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

 3 x PCI Express x1 slots  2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface  South Bridge:

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD

 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:

- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD

 iTE IT8720 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

IEEE 1394  T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

 Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket

connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)

USB  Integrated in the South Bridge

 Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

(Note 2)

(Note 1)

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Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  2 x system fan header  1 x power fan header  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio header  1 x CD In connector  1 x S/PDIF In header  1 x S/PDIF Out header  1 x IEEE 1394a header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x serial port header  1 x chassis intrusion header  1 x power LED header

Back Panel  1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors  1 x PS/2 mouse port

 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector  1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector  8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  2 x IEEE 1394a ports  1 x RJ-45 port  6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side

Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller  iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU/System temperature detection  CPU/System/Power fan speed detection  CPU overheating warning  CPU/System/Power fan fail warning  CPU/System fan speed control

(Note 3)

BIOS  2 x 8 Mbit flash

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  Support for DualBIOS

 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

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Unique Features  Support for @BIOS

 Support for Q-Flash  Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue  Support for Download Center  Support for Xpress Install  Support for Xpress Recovery2  Support for EasyTune

(Note 4)

 Support for Easy Energy Saver  Support for Time Repair  Support for Q-Share

Bundled Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System  Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor  ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.3cm

(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 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 GB.

(Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure

to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

(Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/

system cooler you install.

(Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 12 -

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and

damage of the CPU may occur.

• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.

A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket

A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One

AM3 Socket

AM3 CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

CPU Socket Locking Lever

Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.

Step 2: Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)

Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.

Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations T able

Two Modules

Four Modules

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 DS/SS DS/SS - - - -

- - - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1)

PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8_1)

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

• Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

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• Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX

Configuration

A. System Requirements

- Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system

- A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver

- Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

- Two CrossFire bridge connectors

- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)

(Note)

B. Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots.

(Note)

Step 2: Insert the CrossFire bridge connectors in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on top of the two cards.

Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot.

C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable

CrossFireXTM check box is selected.

(Note) The bridge connectors may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX technology may differ by graphics cards. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology.

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1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket

The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.

• Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to hardware.

• Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into the corresponding connectors when installing.

SATA Bracket

External

SATA

Connector

Power

Connector

External SATA

Connector

Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:

Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power supply.

Step 5: Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.

SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable

The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.

Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard.

Step 4: Plug one end of the SATA signal cable into the external SATA connector on the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket.

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1-8 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

USB Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

IEEE 1394a Port

The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:

State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/

7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-9 Internal Connectors

13 21

15 14

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) AT X

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

5) PWR_FAN

6) FDD

7) IDE

8) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

9) GSATA2_0/GSATA_1

10) PWR_LED

11) F_PANEL

12) F_AUDIO

13) CD_IN

14) SPDIF_IN

15) SPDIF_OUT

16) F_USB1 / F_USB2

17) F_1394

18) COM

19) CI

20) CLR_CMOS

21) BATTERY

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

• The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector.

ATX_12V_2X4:

ATX_12V_2X4

Pin No. Definition

1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V

ATX:

131

ATX

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin A TX) 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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Pin No. Definition

13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON(soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_F AN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_F AN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN1

1 SYS_FAN2

PWR_FAN

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve

SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense

6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color.

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7) IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

8) SA TA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB750)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

Pin No. Definition

SATA2_4

SATA2_2

SATA2_5

SATA2_3

1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

SATA2_0

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

• A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

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SATA2_1

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.

9) GSA TA2_0/1 (SAT A 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SA TA2)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

GSATA2_0 GSATA2_1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives.

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.

10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)

This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+ 2 MPD-

3 MPD-

System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off

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11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

Message/Power/

Activity LED

Sleep LED

2 1

Hard Drive

MSG+

HD-

HD+

MSG-

Power Switch

PW+

RES-

Reset Switch

PW-

RES+

Speaker

SPEAK-

SPEAK+

20 19

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

System Status LE D S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off

Connects to the power status indicator o n the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).

• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

• NC (Purple): No connection

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

For HD Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 GND

• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

13) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4NC 5 Line Out (R) 6NC 7NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R

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14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND

15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

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Pin No. Definition

1 SPDIFO 2 GND

16 ) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power (5V)

9 10

1 2

2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX4USB DY5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC

• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

17) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header)

The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1TPA+ 2TPA-

9 10

1 2

3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND

• Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header.

• Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug

the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a bracket.

• To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected.

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18) COM (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 NDCD 2 NSIN

1092

3 NSOUT 4 NDTR 5 GND 6 NDSR 7 NRTS 8 NCTS 9 NRI 10 No Pin

19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)

This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Signal 2 GND

20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for

BIOS configurations).

21) B ATTERY

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced

with an incorrect model.

• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.

• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program.

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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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2-1 Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.

A. The LOGO Screen (Default)

Function Keys

B. The POST Screen

GA-MA790XT-UD4P F4e

Motherboard Model

BIOS Version

Function Keys: <TAB>: POST SCREEN

Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 46.

<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup.

<F9>: XPRESS RECOVERY2

If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."

<F12>: BOOT MENU

Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed.

<END>: Q-FLASH

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

. . . .

<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 04/30/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG03C-00

Function Keys

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2-2 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.

(Sample BIOS Version: F4e)

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

< >< >< >< > Move the selection bar to select an item <Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu <Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu <Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes <Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F1> Show descriptions of the function keys <F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) <F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus <F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus <F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus <F8> Access the Q-Flash utility <F9> Display system information <F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program <F11> Save CMOS to BIOS <F12> Load CMOS from BIOS

Main Menu Help

The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu.

• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options.

• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.

• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

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

 The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)



 F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.  F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.



 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)



Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.



 Standard CMOS Features



Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.



 Advanced BIOS Features



Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter.



 Integrated Peripherals



Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc.



 Power Management Setup



Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions.



 PC Health Status



Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc.



 Load Fail-Safe Defaults



Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.



 Load Optimized Defaults



Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.



 Set Supervisor Password



Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.



 Set User Password



Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.



 Save & Exit Setup



Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)



 Exit Without Saving



Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

 Advanced Clock Calibratioin [Press Enter]

CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 2800Mhz CPU NorthBridge Freq. [Auto] 2000Mhz CPU Host Clock Control [Auto]

x CPU Frequency (MHz) 200

PCIE Clock (MHz) [Auto] HT Link Width [Auto] HT Link Frequency [Auto]

Set Memory Clock [Auto]

x Memory Clock x6.66 1333Mhz

 DRAM Configuration [Press Enter]

System Voltage Optimized

********

System Voltage Control [Auto]

x DDR3 Voltage Control Normal x NorthBridge Volt Control Normal x SouthBridge Volt Control Normal x CPU NB VID Control Normal x CPU Voltage Control Normal

Normal CPU Vcore 1.2500V

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

• Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

• When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings.

Advanced Clock Calibratioin

EC Firmware Selection [Normal]

Advanced Clock Calibratioin [Disabled]

x Value (All Cores) -2% x Value (Core 0) -2% x Value (Core 1) -2% x Value (Core 2) -2% x Value (Core 3) -2%

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

********

Advanced Clock Calibratioin

Item Help

Menu Level

Item Help

Menu Level

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

EC Firmware Selection

Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press Y. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will appear.

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Wait for a few seconds and the system will automatically restart for the settings to take effect.

Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version.

Advanced Clock Calibration

Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core.

Value (All Cores)

This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Options are: -12%~+12%.

Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3)

This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to Per Core. Options are: -12%~+12%.

CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.

CPU NorthBridge Freq.

Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.

CPU Host Clock Control

Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values.

CPU Frequency (Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.

PCIE Clock (MHz)

Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)

HT Link Width

Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset.

Auto BI O S w il l au t om a ti ca l ly a dj u st th e HT L in k Wi d th. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit.

HT Link Frequency

Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset.

Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X10 Sets HT Link Frequency toX1~X10 (200 MHz~2000 MHz).

Set Memory Clock

Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto)

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Memory Clock

This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual.

x4.00 Sets Memory Clock to x4.00. x5.33 Sets Memory Clock to x5.33. x6.66 Sets Memory Clock to x6.66. x8.00 Sets Memory Clock to x8.00.

DRAM Configuration

CPU Host Clock Control [Auto]

x CPU Frequency (MHz) 200

Set Memory Clock [Auto]

x Memory Clock x6.66 1333Mhz

DCTs Mode [Unganged]

DDR3 Timing Items [Auto] SPD Auto

x CAS# latency Auto 7T 7T x RAS to CAS R/W Delay Auto 7T 7T x Row Precharge Time Auto 7T 7T x Minimum RAS Active Time Auto 20T 20T x 1T/2T Command Timing Auto - - - x TwTr Command Delay Auto 5T 5T x Trfc0 for DIMM1 Auto 90ns 90ns x Trfc2 for DIMM2 Auto - - - x Trfc1 for DIMM3 Auto - - - x Trfc3 for DIMM4 Auto - - - x Write Recovery Time Auto 10 T 10T x Precharge Time Auto 5T 5T x Row Cycle Time Auto 28T 28T x RAS to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

DRAM Configuration

Item Help

Menu Level

CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock

The settings under the four items above are synchronous to those under the same items in the

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.).

DCT s Mode

Allows you to set memory control mode.

Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(Default)

DDR3 Timing Items

Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable.

Options are: Auto (default), Manual.

CAS# latency

Options are: Auto (default), 4T~12T.

RAS to CAS R/W Delay

Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T.

Row Precharge Time

Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T.

Minimum RAS Active Time

Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T.

1T/2T Command Timing

Options are: 1T (default), 2T.

TwTr Command Delay

Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T.

Trfc0 for DIMM1

Options are: 90ns (default), 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.

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Trfc2 for DIMM2

Options are: 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.

Trfc1 for DIMM3

Options are: 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.

Trfc3 for DIMM4

Options are: 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns.

Write Recovery Time

Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T.

Precharge Time

Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T.

Row Cycle Time

Options are: Auto (default), 11T~42T.

RAS to RAS Delay

Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T.

System Voltage Optimized

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System Voltage Control

Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto)

DDR3 Voltage Control

Allows you to set memory voltage.

Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.050V ~ +0.750V Increases memory voltage by 0.050V to 0.750V at 0.050V increment.

NorthBridge Volt Control

Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage.

Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.

SouthBridge Volt Control

Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage.

Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.

CPU NB VID Control

Allows you to set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.

CPU Voltage Control

Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.

Normal CPU Vcore

Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.

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2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, May 15 2009

Time (hh:mm:ss) 18:25:04

 IDE Channel 0 Master [None]  IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 1 Master [None]  IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 2 Master [None]  IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 3 Master [None]  IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 4 Master [None]  IDE Channel 4 Slave [None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 510M

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.

Time

Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time.

IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.

IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave

Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:

• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA,

Large.

IDE Channel 2, 3, 4 Master/Slave

IDE Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.

Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:

• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skipthe detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help

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The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive.

Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of sectors.

Drive A

Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5",

1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".

Floppy 3 Mode Support

Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.

Halt On

Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other

errors. (Default)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all

other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but

it will stop for all other errors.

Memory

These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.

Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for

the MS-DOS operating system.

Extended Memory The amount of extended memory.

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2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Virtualization [Disabled] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto]

 Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled] Away Mode [Disabled] Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled] Backup BIOS Image to HDD [Enabled] Init Display First [PCI Slot]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Virtualization

Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled)

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 your computer and its power consumption. (Default)

Disabled Disables this function.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup

program.

Advanced BIOS Features

Item Help

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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

Away Mode

Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off (Default: Disabled)

Full Screen LOGO Show

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled)

Backup BIOS Image to HDD

Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image file. (Default: Enabled)

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card.

PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display.

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2-6 Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE]

x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type [IDE]

Onboard Audio Function [Enabled] Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl [Enabled] Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode [IDE] Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

 SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Onboard 1394 Function [Enabled] OnChip USB Controller [Enabled] USB EHCI Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Enabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

OnChip IDE Channel

Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Type (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors)

Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller.

Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)

Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode.

RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_4/SA TA2_5 connectors)

This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI. Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors.

IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to

PATA mode. (Default)

As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.

Onboard Audio Function

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help

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Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors)

Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors)

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode.

IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to

PATA mode. (Default)

AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

Onboard LAN Function

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)

SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

Start detecting at Port.....

Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0 m

SMART LAN

Item Help

Menu Level

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:

When No LAN Cable Is Attached...

If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above.

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When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...

If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear:

Start detecting at Port.....

Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30 m

Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated.

When a Cable Problem Occurs...

If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1-2.

Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.

Onboard 1394 Function

Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip USB Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB EHCI Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB Keyboard Support

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)

USB Mouse Support

Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

Legacy USB storage detect

Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

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2-7 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] HPET Support Power On By Mouse [Disabled] Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]

x KB Power ON Password Enter

AC Back Function [Soft-Off]

Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]

x Date (of Month) Everyday x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

(Note)

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

ACPI Suspend Type

Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.

In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.

S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state

(default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.

Soft-Off by Power button

Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.

(Default)

Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the

power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.

USB Wake Up from S3

Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled)

Modem Ring Resume

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled)

Power Management Setup

[Enabled]

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PME Event Wake Up

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled)

HPET Support

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled)

(Note)

Power On By Mouse

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.

Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.

KB Power ON Password

Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>. Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

AC Back Function

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC

power.

Power-On by Alarm

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a

month.

Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

(Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only.

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2-8 PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Case Opened No Vcore 1.376V DDR3 1.5V 1.536V +3.3V 3.328V +12V 12.112V Current System Temperature 30oC Current CPU Temperature 47oC Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed 0 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed 0 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning [Disabled] SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning [Disabled] POWER FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

PC Health Status

Item Help

Menu Level

System Smart FAN Control [Enabled]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

PC Health Status

Item Help

Menu Level

Reset Case Open Status

Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled)

Case Opened

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system.

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Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V

Displays the current system voltages.

Current System/CPU Temperature

Displays current system/CPU temperature.

Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM)

Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed.

CPU Warning Temperature

Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF.

CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled.

Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU

fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.

System Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

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2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

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2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

Supervisor Password

When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

User Password

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.

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2-12 Save & Exit Setup

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Save Data to CMOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system.

• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive.

The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)

3- 1 Installing Chipset Drivers

After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.

• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.

• Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.

• After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk.

• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)

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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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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.

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3-6 Download Center

To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.

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Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.

Before You Begin:

• Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed.

• As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data).

• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed.

• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/restored.

• It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it.

System Requirements:

• At least 512 MB of system memory

• VESA compatible graphics card

• Windows® XP with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista

• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.

• USB hard drives are not supported.

• Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.

Installation and Configuration

Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk.

A. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive

Step 1: Click Drive options.

"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector,

the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SAT A connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive.

Step 2: Click New.

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Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the

Step 4: After the operating system is installed, rightclick the Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage. Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.

installation of the operating system.

Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.

B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2

1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the POST.

C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2

Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file.

Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data.

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Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.

D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2

Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before.

E. Removing the Backup

Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select

REMOVE.

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

Step 2: After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up.

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4- 2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.

What is DualBIOSTM?

Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS

and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of

system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.

What is Q-FlashTM?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter

operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOSTM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows

environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your

motherboard model.

2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. M79XTUD4.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash

drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can

access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

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<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 04/30/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG03C-00

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

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B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

Step 1:

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.

• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.

• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.

• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive

attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.

Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L8005 1M

Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Floppy A <Drive> HDD 0-0 <Drive>

Total size : 0 Free size : 0

3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.

Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

Q-Flash Utility v2.08

Save BIOS to Drive

0 file(s) found

Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process.

• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.

• Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is

updating the BIOS.

Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L8005 1M

Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility v2.08

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Save BIOS to Drive

Please press any key to continue

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Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen.

Step 5: During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)  Standard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup  PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults

Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.

2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.

3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS.

4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.

B. Using @BIOS:

1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server , select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete.

If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

3. Save Current BIOS to File:

Click Save Current BIOS to save the current BIOS file.

4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:

Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.

C. After Updating the BIOS:

Restart your system after updating the BIOS.

Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot.

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4-3 EasyTune 6

GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their systemrelated information without the need to install additional software.

The EasyTune 6 Interface

T abs Information

Tab Function

The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages.

• Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only.

• Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock

settings and voltages settings using the sliders.

• Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file).

• Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile.

After making changes, be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The Smart tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set. The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file (.wav file).

Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported.

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.

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4- 4 Easy Energy Saver

GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode

In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time.

Meter Mode - Button Information Table

(Note 2)

6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on time) 9 Meter/Timer Reset Switch

10 Meter Mode Switch 11 Total Mode Switch 12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)

(Note 1)

• The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model.

• CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method.

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B. Total Mode

In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time

(Note 3)

Total Mode - Button Information Table

Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Easy Energy Saver enabled) 9 Meter Mode Switch

10 Total Mode Switch 11 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)

(Note 2)

(Note 4)

C. Stealth Mode

In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is restarted. Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application.

(Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system

performance may be affected. (Note 2) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 3) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Easy

Energy Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero. (Note 4) Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches

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4-5 Q-Share

Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources.

Directions for using Q-Share

After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings.

Figure 1. Data Sharing Disabled

Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled

Options Descriptions

Option Description Connect ... Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enable Incoming Folder ... Enables data sharing Disable Incoming Folder ... Disables data sharing Open Incoming Folder : Accesses the shared data folder C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : Changes the data folder to be shared C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Updates Q-Share online About Q-Share ... Displays the current Q-Share version Exit... Exits Q-Share

(Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.

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(Note)

4-6 Time Repair

Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives.

System Restore

Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view the system data backed up at different time. You can choose file(s)/directory(ies) and click the

Copy button to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click Restore to restore the entire system.

Preference Screen:

Button Function ON Automatically creates system restore

points

OFF DO NOT automatically create system

restore points

SCHEDULE Sets a regular interval for creating

system restore points

CAPACITY Sets the percentage of hard drive space

used for saving shadow copies

TRIGGER Creates a system restore point upon the

first boot up of the day

? Displays the Time Repair help file

• The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of available space.

• Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the

oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored. Shadow copies are read-only so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy.

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Chapter 5 Appendix

5- 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C . Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.

Before you begin

Please prepare:

• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.

• An empty formatted floppy disk.

• Windows Vista/XP setup disk.

• Motherboard driver disk.

5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by AMD SB750 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode.

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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup .

Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. To enable RAID for the SATA2_0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA2_4/ SATA2_5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Ty pe to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type (Figure 1).

OnChip IDE Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [RAID]

x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type [As SATA Type]

Onboard Audio Function [Enabled] Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl [Enabled] Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode [IDE] Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

 SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Onboard 1394 Function [Enabled] OnChip USB Controller [Enabled] USB EHCI Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

Figure 1

Item Help

Menu Level

Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.

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C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID.

Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Hit the <Ctrl>+<F> key to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility.

No Array is defined..

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility...

Figure 2

Step 2:

Main Menu

This is the first option screen when you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press <1> to enter the View Drive Assignments window. To create an array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window. To delete an array, press <3> to enter the Delete LD window. To view controller settings, press <4> to enter the Controller Configuration window.

[ Main Menu ]

View Drive Assignments...........................[ 1 ]

Define LD..................................................[ 2 ]

Delete LD..................................................[ 3 ]

Controller Configuration............................[ 4 ]

[ Keys Available ]

Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

Figure 3

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Create Arrays Manually

To create a new array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB750 controller.

[ Define LD Menu ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (GB) Status

LD 1 ---- ---- ----- ----

LD 2 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 3 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 4 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 5 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 6 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 7 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 8 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 9 ---- ---- ----- ---LD 10 ---- ---- ----- ----

[ Keys Available ]

[] Up [] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select

Figure 4

In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press <Enter> to enter the RAID configuration menu (Figure 5).

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv

LD 1 RAID 0 0

Stripe Block: 64 KB Fast Init: ON Gigabyte Boundary: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Drives Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity (GB) Assignment

1:Mas WD C WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 79.89 N 2:Mas WD C WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 80.02 N

[ Keys Available ]

[] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change

Figure 5

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In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.

1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to select RAID 0.

2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default.

3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive.

4. Press the <SPACE> key or <Y>to change the Assignment option to Y. This action adds the drive to the disk array. The Total Drv section will show the number of disks assigned.

5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The window below will appear.

Fast Initialization option has been selected It will erase the MBR data of the disk. <Press Ctrl-Y key if you are sure to erase it> <Press any other key to ignore this option>

Figure 6

6. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore this option. Then, the window below will appear.

Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity...

Figure 7

7. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity.

8. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to Define LD Menu where you will see the newly-created array.

9. Press <Esc> to return to Main Menu and press <Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility.

View Drive Assignments

The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether drives attached to the AMD SB750 controller are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned.

[ View Drives Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity (GB) Assignment

1:Mas WD C WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 79.89

Extent 1 79.82 LD 1- 1

2:Mas WD C WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 80.2

Extent 1 80.02 LD 1- 2

[ Keys Available ]

[] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Ctrl+H] Secure Erase [PgUp/Dn] Page Change

Figure 8

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Delete an Array

The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments.

Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion.

1. To delete an array, press <3> in the Main Menu to enter the Delete LD Menu. Then highlight the array you wish to delete and press the <Delete> key or the <Alt>+<D> keys.

2. The View LD Definition Menu will appear (as shown in Figure 9) showing which drives are assigned to this array. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort.

3. When the array is deleted, the screen will return to Delete LD Menu. Press <Esc>to return to Main Menu.

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (GB) Status

LD 1 RAID 0 2 157.99 Functional

Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru

Channel:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity (GB)

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 79.89 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 80.02

[ View LD Definition Menu ]

[ Drives Assignments ]

Press Ctrl-Y to delete the data in the disk! or press any other key to abort...

Figure 9

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5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SA TA2 SATA Controller

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. On this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

B. Enabling the SATA controllers and configuring hard drive mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to enable the SATA controllers and configure hard drive mode in system BIOS Setup.

Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In BIOS Setup, go to

Integrated Peripherals, ensure that Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl is enabled. Then set Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode to RAID (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI, depending on your need.

OnChip IDE Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE]

x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type [IDE]

Onboard Audio Function [Enabled] Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl [Enabled] Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode [RAID] Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

 SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Integrated Peripherals

Item Help

Menu Level

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 1

Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

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C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.

After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <G> to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility.

HDD0 : ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

ODD0 : DV D ROM GO-D1600B

Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility ...

Figure 2

In the main screen of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. Highlight the item that you wish to execute and press <Enter>.

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[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[TAB]-Switch Window []-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

Figure 3

Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press <Enter> to see detailed information about the selected hard drive.

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Create a RAID Array:

In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4).

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[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID_ Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS]-Delete Character [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

Enter RAID Name

Enter a string between 1 to 16 characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS.

Figure 4

The Create New RAID block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array (Figure 5).

Steps:

1. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be

special characters) and press <Enter>.

2. Select RAID Mode: Under the Level item, use up or down arrow key to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), or JBOD (Figure 5). Then press <Enter> to move onto the next step.

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[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

Select RAID Level

RAID 0 - Data striped for performance RAID 1 - Data mirrored for redundancy JBOD - Data concatenated for huge

temporarily disk required

[]-Switch RAID Level [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

Figure 5

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3. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives.

4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press <Enter>.

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[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[]-Switch RAID Block Size [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status

 HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID  HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

Setting Stripe Block

Select a stripe size which will be used to divide data from/to seperate RAID members. The following are typical values:

RAID 0-128KB

Figure 6

5. Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the array and press <Enter>.

6. Confirm Creation: After all of the items above are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps

to the Confirm Creation item. Press <Enter>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 7), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.

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[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Create RAID on the select HDD(Y/N)?Y

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status

 HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID  HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

CONFIRM RAID CREATION

ALL DATA O N THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING

[]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

Figure 7

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When finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).

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[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

[TAB]-Switch Window []-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

Figure 8

To check more detailed information about the array, use the <Tab> key while in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press <Enter>. A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9).

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[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

[ RAID Information ]

Name: GRAID

Level: 0-Stripe Block: 128KB

Capacity: 240GB

Members: HDD 01

Status: Normal

[TAB]-Switch Window []-Select RAID [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit

Figure 9

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7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press <Y> (Figure 10).

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[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive

Save And Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

[TAB]-Switch Window []-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

Save to Disk & Exit (Y/N)?Y

Figure 10

Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.

Delete the RAID Array:

To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main menu and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Press the space bar on the array to be deleted; a small triangle will appear to mark the selected array. Press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 11), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel.

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[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

 RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!!

ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

[]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm [ESC]-Abort

Figure 11

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5-1-3 Making a SA TA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP

(Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)

To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode.

In MS-DOS mode:

Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. 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

assume that the drive letter for your optical drive is D:\).

3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. Press <Enter> after the command:

• For the AMD SB750, type (Figure 1):

A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\sb750\x86\*.*

• For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2):

A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.*

Figure 1 Figure 2

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 the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). A

Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 4.

3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from

the menu. For example, from the menu in Figure 4,

• For the AMD SB750, select 3) SB700/710/750 SATA Driver for XP for operating system.

• For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 1) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows

32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. Your system will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Press any key to exit when finished.

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

Figure 3

Figure 4

(Note 1) Change the directory from \x86 to \x64 if you wish to copy the Windows 64-bit driver. (Note 2) Change the directory from \32bit to \64bit if you wish to copy the Windows 64-bit driver.

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5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation.

A. Installing Windows XP

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). A screen will then appear asking you to specify additional device. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>.

Windows Setup

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 1 Step 2: For AMD SB750 SATA controllers: Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press <Enter>. On the next screen, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.

Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the f ollowing list, or press ES C to return to the previous screen.

AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 2

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For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>. Then a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press <Enter>.

Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the f ollowing list, or press ES C to return to the previous screen.

(Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB360 Controller

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 3

Step 3: On the next screen, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.

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B. Installing Windows Vista

(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)

AMD SB750 SATA controllers:

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID hard drive will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 4).

Figure 4

Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 5). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB750V folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver.

Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory:

\BootDrv\SB750V\LH

For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the LH64A folder.

Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to the LH (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or LH64A (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder.

Figure 5

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Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next.

Figure 6

Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 7).

Figure 7

The install menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version.

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GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller:

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 8).

Figure 8

drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole GSATA folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver.

Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory:

\BootDrv\GSATA\Floppy32

For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder.

Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to Floppy32 (for Windows Vista 32bit) or Floppy64 (for Windows Vista 64-bit).

Figure 9

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Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next.

Figure 10

Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 11).

Figure 11

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Rebuilding an Array:

Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 arrays. To replace the old drive, make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array.

• AMD SB750 SATA controller: While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers and ATi SB700/750 RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu.

Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default:"admin"), and then click Sign in to launch AMD RAIDXpert.

Step 3: Select one available drive and click Start Now to start the rebuilding process.

Step 2: Select the RAID array to be rebuilt under Logical

Drive View and click the Rebuild tab in the Logical Drive Information pane.

Step 4: The rebuilding progress is displayed on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/ Abort/Restart during the rebuilding process.

Step 5: When done, the array's status on the Information page in the Logical Drive Information pane will display as Functional.

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• GIGAGYTE SATA2 SATA controller: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Use either the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility or the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER utility in the operating system to perform the rebuild.

Rebuilding with the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility

Step 1: When the message "Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility" appears, press <Ctrl> + <G> to enter the utility. In the Main Menu block, select Rebuild Mirror Drive and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the degraded array. Press <Enter> again.

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.59

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 1-Mirror 120 GB Degraded 0?

[TAB]-Switch Window []-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

Step 2: The selection bar will then move to new hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block. Press <Enter> to start the RAID rebuilding process. The rebuilding progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When done, the status of the array will display as Normal.

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.59

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 1-Mirror 120 GB Degraded 0?

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

Rebuilding....35%, please wait....

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Rebuilding in the operating system

Make sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu.

Step 2:

Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to be rebuilt in the RAID

LIST block. Select Rebuild Raid. (Or click the Rebuild icon in the tool bar.

When the Rebuilding RAID Wizard appears, click Next.

Step 3: Select a drive to rebuild the array and click Next.

Step 5: The rebuilding progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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Step 4: Click Finish to start the RAID rebuilding process.

Step 6: When finished, restart your system.

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Side speaker is plugged into the default Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Side speaker out.

• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality.

High Definition Audio (HD Audio)

HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

A. Configuring Speakers:

(The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.)

Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.

(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.

• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.

• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out.

• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Side speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.

• 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. Appendix- 95 -

Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK.

Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configu-

ration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker

according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed.

B. Configuring Sound Effect:

You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab.

C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module:

If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the

Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to

complete.

D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only):

Click Device advanced settings on the top right cor- ner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the

Device advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete.

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5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out

A. S/PDIF In:

The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.

S/PDIF In Cable

Optical S/PDIF In

Coaxial S/PDIF In

1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable:

Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard.

Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

2. Configuring S/PDIF In:

On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Format tab to select the default format. Click OK to complete.

(Note) The actual locations of the S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out connectors may differ by model.

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B. S/PDIF Out:

The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.

1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable

S/PDIF Coaxial Cable

S/PDIF Optical Cable

Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

2. Configuring S/PDIF Out:

On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete.

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5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function

Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or

7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home Theater enabled, 2-channel stereo content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment

Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon . Point to All Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates a 7.1-speaker configuration as an example.)

1. : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The system will expand 2-channel audio

for a 7.1-channel surround sound playback.

(Note)

2. : Click Natural Bass to enable speaker bass effect.

(Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will

not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone.

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5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording

Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.

Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.

Step 3: Go to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be able to record the sound. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level.

If you want to change the current sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device.

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GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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