GA-EX58-UD3R

LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family

User's Manual
Rev. 1601
12ME-EX58UD3R-1601R

Motherboard
GA-EX58-UD3R

May 8, 2009

Motherboard
GA-EX58-UD3R

May 8, 2009

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE
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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
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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\Technology 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-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Layout..............................................................................7
Block Diagram..................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................9
1-1
1-2
1-3

Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 9
Product Specifications..................................................................................... 10
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................................ 13
1-3-1
1-3-2

1-4

Installing the CPU....................................................................................................13
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................................................15

Installing the Memory...................................................................................... 16
1-4-1
1-4-2

1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8

Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration...................................................................16
Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17

Installing an Expansion Card.......................................................................... 18
Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration...................................... 19
Back Panel Connectors................................................................................... 20
Internal Connectors......................................................................................... 22

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................33
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8

Startup Screen................................................................................................ 34
The Main Menu............................................................................................... 35
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)......................................................................... 37
Standard CMOS Features............................................................................... 48
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................... 50
Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................... 52
Power Management Setup.............................................................................. 55
PC Health Status............................................................................................. 57

2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
2-13

Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 59
Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 59
Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................................... 60
Save & Exit Setup........................................................................................... 61
Exit Without Saving......................................................................................... 61-4-

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation.........................................................................................63
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6

Installing Chipset Drivers................................................................................ 63
Application Software....................................................................................... 64
Technical Manuals........................................................................................... 64
Contact............................................................................................................ 65
System............................................................................................................ 65
Download Center............................................................................................ 66

Chapter 4 Unique Features............................................................................................67
4-1
4-2

Xpress Recovery2........................................................................................... 67
BIOS Update Utilities...................................................................................... 70
4-2-1
4-2-2

4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6

Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility..............................................................70
Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility..............................................................73

EasyTune 6..................................................................................................... 74
Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced................................................................... 75
Q-Share........................................................................................................... 77
Time Repair..................................................................................................... 78

Chapter 5 Appendix.......................................................................................................79
5-1

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)...................................................................... 79
5-1-1
5-1-2
5-1-2
5-1-4

5-2

Configuring Audio Input and Output.............................................................. 102
5-2-1
5-2-2
5-2-3
5-2-4

5-3

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio..................................................................102
Configuring S/PDIF In/Out.....................................................................................104
Configuring Microphone Recording.......................................................................106
Using the Sound Recorder....................................................................................108

Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 109
5-3-1
5-3-2

5-4

Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers ...........................................................79
Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller.....................................................85
Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette.............................................................91
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System................................92

Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................109
Troubleshooting Procedure...................................................................................110

Regulatory Statements.................................................................................. 112-5-

Box Contents
GA-EX58-UD3R motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable
Four SATA 3Gb/s cables
I/O Shield• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the 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)
S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
2-Way SLI bridge connector (Part No. 12CF1-SLI001-0*R)-6-

GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Layout
KB_MS

ATX_12V_2X

CPU_FAN

R_SPDIFLGA1366
PHASE LED

USB_1394_1

GA-EX58-UD3R

USB_1394_2

R_USB

USB_LANPWR_FAN

F_AUDIOPCIEX1_1 (Note)

PCIEX1_2

ATX

DDR3_4

RTL8111C

DDR3_2

DDR3_1Intel® X58
DDR3_3AUDIO

SYS_FAN1
NB_FANPCIEX16_1

CODEC
PCIEX4_1

Intel® ICH10R

SATA2_3
SATA2_2
SATA2_5
SATA2_4

PCIEX16_2

CD_IN

GSATA2_1
GSATA2_0

PCI1

IT8720

SPDIF_O

BATTERY

SATA2_1
SATA2_0

CLR_CMOSSPDIF_I

TSB43AB23

GIGABYTE
SATA2

PCI2

IDE

M_BIOS
B_BIOS
FDD(Note)		COMA
SYS_FAN2

F_USB2
F_1394

SYS_FAN3
F_USB1

F_PANELDue to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1
expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.
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Block Diagram
2 PCI Express x16

CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)LGA1366
CPU

1 PCI Express x4

DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz
Dual Channel Memory

PCIe CLK(100 MHz)QPIInterface
x4

x16

LAN

2 PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK(100 MHz)IOH CLK (133 MHz)Intel® X58

PCI Express Bus

RJ45
RTL8111C
x1

x1

Dual BIOS

x1

6 SATA 3Gb/s

PCI Express Bus

x1

2 SATA 3Gb/s
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel

Intel® ICH10R

12 USB Ports

GIGABYTE
SATA2
LPC
Bus

PCI Bus
TSB43AB23
CODEC

-8-

S/PDIF In
S/ PDIF Out

Surround Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
MICLine OutLine InPCI CLK(33 MHz)IT8720COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

3 IEEE 1394a

2 PCI

FloppyChapter 1
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Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which canbecome damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully readthe user's manual and follow these procedures:• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker orwarranty 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 anelectrostatic 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.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with themotherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard orwithin 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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Product Specifications

CPU			
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					Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU

QPI				

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4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s

Chipset

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Audio
					
					

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North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R
4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual/3 channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Realtek ALC888 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In

LAN			

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RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Memory			
					
					

Expansion Slots  2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16						
(The PCI Express x16 slots support ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology						and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)					 1 x PCI Express x4 slot					
 2 x PCI Express x1 slots					 2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface  South Bridge:						
- 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 and RAID 10					 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:						
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices						
- 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 driveUSB 			 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)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)

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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
3 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x North Bridge 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
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x IEEE 1394a header
1 x serial port header
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x IEEE 1394a ports
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 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)
iTE IT8720 chip
System voltage detection
CPU/System/North Bridge temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
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Unique Features
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					

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2 x 16 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
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 3)
Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
Support for Time Repair
Support for Q-Share

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Norton Internet Security (OEM version)Operating System w

Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP

Form Factor		

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

w(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) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system		cooler you install.
(Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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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. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)• 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 thestandard 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 alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1366 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Alignment Key

LGA1366 CPU

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the 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 fromthe power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
CPU Socket Lever

Step 1:
Completely raise the CPU socket lever.

Step 2:
Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket.

Step 3:
Use your thumb and index finger to hold theprotective socket cover as indicated and lift itup vertically. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.
To protect the CPU socket, always replace theprotective socket cover when the CPU is notinstalled.)

Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with thepin one corner of the CPU socket (or you mayalign the CPU notches with the socket alignmentkeys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 5:Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace theload plate and push the CPU socket lever backinto its locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Direction of theArrow Sign on
the Male Push
Pin

Male Push
Pin
The Topof Female
Push Pin
FemalePush Pin

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

Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of
the arrow signon the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is toremove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the fourpush pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing downeach push pin. Check that the Male and Female
push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU
cooler installation manual for instructions on
installing the cooler.)

Step 5:After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on themotherboard.

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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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 thesame 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 installingthe 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/3 Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3 Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the
specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual or 3 Channel memory mode may
double or triple the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into three channels:
Channel 0: DDR3_1
Channel 1: DDR3_4
Channel 2: DDR3_2, DDR3_3
Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table
Two Modules

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

DS/SS

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DS/SS

DS/SS

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DS/SS

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3 Channel Memory Configurations Table
DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4Three Modules

DS/SS

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DS/SS

DS/SS

Four Modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DDR3_1
DDR3_3
DDR3_2
DDR3_4(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

Due to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode.
Dual Channel-1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,
be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_4 or DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.
3 Channel-1. 3 Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one or two DDR3 memory modules are installed.
2. When enabling 3 Channel mode with three or four modules, it is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When enabling 3 Channel mode with three memory modules,
be sure to install them in the DDR3_1, DDR3_2 and DDR3_4 sockets.
• For the DDR3_2/DDR3_3 memory socket, make sure the memory module to be installed is a
SA2 memory module.
• If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended to install it in the DDR3_1 socket.
• When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says
memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated
and remain in Dual/3 Channel mode/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 moduleon 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 andinsert it vertically into the memory socket.

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

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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 camewith your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installingan expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x4 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot
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 yourexpansion 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 anddoes not rock.

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

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Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration

A. System Requirements
		- Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
		- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver		- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver		- Two CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors (Note 2)- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for  
the power requirement)

B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the
PCI Express x16 slots.
Step 2:Insert the CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors (Note 2) in the CrossFireX/SLI 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 DriverC-1. To Enable CrossFireX Function
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 CrossFireX™ check box is selected.

C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go
to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Set SLI Configuration
screen and ensure the Enable SLI technology check box is selected.

(Note 1) The bridge connectors may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
(Note 2) The bridge connectors are optional.
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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Back Panel Connectors

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Activity LED

LAN Port

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

State
Orange
Green
Off		

State
Blinking
Off		

Description
1 Gbps data rate
100 Mbps data rate
10 Mbps data rate

Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from yourdevice 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 toprevent 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 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 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 beused 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 performdifferent functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to thedefault 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."- 21 -

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Internal Connectors
1

3

20

5
2
12

19
4
9

14
6
21
15
13

10
8
11
7

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)

ATX_12V_2X
ATX
CPU_FANSYS_FAN1/2/3
PWR_FAN
NB_FANFDD
IDE
SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5
GSATA2_0/1
F_PANEL

4 18 17

12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)

16

4 11

F_AUDIO
CD_IN
SPDIF_I
SPDIF_O
F_USB1/F_USB2
F_1394COMA
CLR_CMOS
PHASE_LED
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 thepower 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.
Hardware Installation- 22 -

1/2) ATX_12V_2X/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.
• Use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the CPU
manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W).
• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstandhigh power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does notprovide 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_2X:

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Definition
GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
GND
GND
+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
+12V
+12V

Definition
Pin No.
3.3V
13
3.3V
14
GND
15
+5V
16
GND
17
+5V
18
GND
19
Power Good
20
5VSB (stand by +5V)
21
+12V
22
+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
23
3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
24

Definition
3.3V
-12V
GND
PS_ON (soft On/Off)
GND
GND
GND
-5V
+5V
+5V
+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

8

4

5

1
ATX_12V_2X

ATX:
12

24

1

13

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

ATX

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Hardware Installation

3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_
FAN1/SYS_FAN3) 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 correctorientation (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:1
CPU_FANPin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
GND+12V / Speed Control
Sense
Speed Control

SYS_FAN2:
1
SYS_FAN2

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
GND+12V / Speed Control
Sense
Reserve

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN3/PWR_FAN:
1
SYS_FAN3

1
SYS_FAN1/PWR_FANPin No.
1
2
3

Definition
GND
+12V
Sense

6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header)
Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designedwith color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection andrequires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire.
Pin No.
1
2
3

1

Definition
GND
+12V
NC

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge andsystem from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/North Bridge or thesystem may hang.
• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on theheaders.
Hardware Installation- 24 -

7) 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 astripe of different color.
33

1

34

2

8) 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.)

39

1

40

2

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Hardware Installation

9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH10R, Blue)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 ICH10R controller supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on
configuring a RAID array.

SATA2_5

SATA2_3

SATA2_1

71

71
SATA2_4

SATA2_2

SATA2_0

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Definition
GND
TXP
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND

10) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, White)
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_1
71

71
GSATA2_0

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Definition
GND
TXP
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND

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

• 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.
Hardware Installation- 26 -

11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system statusindicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive andnegative pins before connecting the cables.
Power
SwitchSPEAK-

Speaker

SPEAK+MSG+
MSGPW+
PW-

Message/Power/
Sleep LED

Hard Drive
Activity LED

Reset
Switch

PWR-

PWR+

20
19
HD+
HDRESRES+
CICI+

2
1

Power LED
Chassis Intrusion
Header• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
System Status LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sysS0		
On
S1		
Blinking tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
S3/S4/S5		
Offstate 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 yoursystem using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," formore 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.
• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis coverhas been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of powerswitch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting yourchassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Hardware Installation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 moduleconnector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
1

2

9

10

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 Pin9LINE2_L10
GND

For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Definition
1
MIC
2
GND
3
MIC Power
4NC
5Line Out (R)
6
NC
7
NC
8
No Pin9Line Out (L)10NC• 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 thathas different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black)
You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.
1

Hardware Installation- 28 -

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R

14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red)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.

1

Pin No.
1
2
3

Definition
Power
SPDIFI
GND

15) SPDIF_O (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 cablefor 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.
1
2

Definition
SPDIFO
GND

Hardware Installation16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow)
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.

9
10

1
2

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Definition
Power (5V)
Power (5V)
USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+
USB DY+GND
GND
No PinNC• 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, Gray)
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(s), pleasecontact the local dealer.

9
10

1
2

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Definition
TPA+
TPAGNDGND
TPB+
TPBPower (12V)Power (12V)No Pin
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 thepower 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 andthen attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected.
Hardware Installation- 30 -

18) COMA (Serial Port Header, White)
The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

9
10

1
2

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Definition
NDCDNSIN
NSOUT
NDTRGNDNDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin19) 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 totemporarily 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 thejumper 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).
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Hardware Installation20) PHASE LED
The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more thenumber of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function,  please first enable Dynamic Energy
Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more details.

21) BATTERY
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 alow 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 withan 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.
Hardware Installation- 32 -

Chapter 2

BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. 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 thatallows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.  Whenthe 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 theBIOS 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 theInternet 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 withcaution. 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 systeminstability 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.)- 33 -

BIOS Setup2-1

Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.

A. The LOGO Screen (Default)

Function Keys

B. The POST ScreenAward Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc.

Motherboard Model
BIOS Version

EX58-UD3R E3.
.
.
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
04/13/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0EC-00

Function Keys

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 51.
<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<F9>: XPRESS RECOVERY2
If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk, the <F9>
key can be used for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 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 <h> or the down arrow key <i> 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.
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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: E3)

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
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





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

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Change CPU's Clock & Voltage

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
<h><i><f><g> 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 on-screen 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 themenu. 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> toaccess more advanced options.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set yoursystem 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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BIOS Setup 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 thisfunction to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring theBIOS 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 thetype 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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x
x

CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1)			
CPU Frequency			Advanced CPU Features		
QPI Link Speed				QPI Link Speed				
UnCore & QPI Features		
Base Clock(BCLK) Control		
BCLK Frequency (Mhz)		
Advanced Clock Control		
Performance Enhance			Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2)
System Memory Multiplier(SPD)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
1066
DRAM Timing Selectable(SPD)
Profile DDR Voltage
Profile QPI Voltage>>>>> Channel A
CAS Latency Time		
7
tRCD				
7Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values

Item Help
Menu Level [22X]
2.93GHz(133x22)[Press Enter][Auto]
4.8GHz[Press Enter][Disabled]
133[Press Enter][Turbo][Disabled][Auto]
1066[Auto]
1.5V
1.15V
Auto
Auto

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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
x tRP					7
Autox tRAS					20
Autox Command Rate(CMD)		
1
Auto>>>>> Channel B
x CAS Latency Time		
N/A
Auto
x tRCD				N/A
Auto
x tRP					
N/A
Autox tRAS					
N/A
Autox Command Rate(CMD)		
N/A
Auto>>>>> Channel C
x CAS Latency Time		
N/A
Auto
x tRCD				N/A
Auto
x tRP					
N/A
Autox tRAS					
N/A
Autox Command Rate(CMD)		
N/A
Auto
Advanced
DRAM
Features		[PressEnter]}
Voltage Types			NormalCurrent----------------------------------------------------------------------------Load-Line Calibration			[Disabled]
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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 foradvanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent systeminstability 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.)(Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.
(Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
CPU Vcore				1.22500V
QPI/Vtt Voltage			
1.150VIOH Core				1.100VDRAM Voltage			
1.500V} Advanced Voltage Control		Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values

Item Help
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F10: Save
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F7: Optimized Defaults******** Advanced CPU Features ********CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Advanced CPU Features

CPU Clock Ratio (Note)			
CPU Frequency			Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.		
CPU Cores Enabled (Note)		
CPU Multi-Threading (Note)		
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)		
C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note)		
CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)		
CPU EIST Function (Note)		
Virtualization Technology (Note)		
Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note)		

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CPU Clock Ratio (Note)
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed.

CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech.

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled)(Note)		This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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CPU Cores Enabled (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores.
All		
Enables all CPU cores. (Default)
1			
Enables only one CPU core.
2			
Enables only two CPU cores.
3			
Enables only three CPU cores.

CPU Multi-Threading (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
(Default: Enabled)

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system
halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state
to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled)

C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power
consumption. The C3/C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)

Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Whenenabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default:
Enabled)CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled)

Virtualization Technology (Note)

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)

Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note)
Enabled			
Disabled			(Note)
		

When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will
be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production. (Default)
Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT
signals.

This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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******** UnCore & QPI Features ********CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
UnCore & QPI FeaturesQPI Link Speed				QPI Link Speed				Uncore Frequency			Uncore Frequency			Isochronous Support			Enter: Select: Move
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2133MHz[Enabled]+/-/PU/PD: Value
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QPI Link Speed
Allows you to set the QPI Link speed. Options are: Auto (default), x36, Slow Mode.

UnCore Frequency

Allows you to set the UnCore frequency. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x16.

Isochronous Support

Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: Enabled)******** Advanced Clock Control ********CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Advanced Clock Control>>>>> Sandard Clock Control
Base Clock(BCLK) Control		x BCLK Frequency(Mhz)		
PCI Express Frequency(Mhz)		
C.I.A. 2					
>>>>> Advanced Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive			
PCI Express Clock Drive		
CPU Clock Skew				
IOH Clock Skew				

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133[Auto][Disabled]

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>>>>> Standard Clock Control

Base Clock(BCLK) Control
Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Enabled will allow the BCLK 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.
(Default: Disabled)

BCLK Frequency(Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz.
This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is enabled.
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.

PCI Express Frequency(Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz.
Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)

C.I.A.2

CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power tomaximize system performance. C.I.A.2 allows your system bus to be changed dynamically based on
CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states.
Note: System stability varies, depending on your system hardware components.
Disabled		Disables the use of C.I.A.2. (Default)
Cruise			Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading.
Sports			
Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading.
Racing		Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading.
Turbo			Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading.
Full Thrust		
Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading.
Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your CPU. As stability ishighly dependent on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower theoverclocking ratio.
>>>>> Advanced Clock Control

CPU Clock Drive
Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock.
Options are: 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV.

PCI Express Clock Drive

Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock.
Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV.

CPU Clock Skew

Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock.
Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps)

IOH Clock Skew

Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock.
Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps)

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******** Advanced DRAM Features ********CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Advanced DRAM Features

Performance Enhance			Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note)		
System Memory Multiplier(SPD)
Memory Frequency(Mhz)
1066
DRAM Timing Selectable(SPD)
Profile DDR Voltage
Profile QPI Voltage>>>>> Channel A
Channel A Timing Settings		
Channel A Turnaround Settings		
>>>>> Channel B
Channel B Timing Settings		
Channel B Turnaround Settings		
>>>>> Channel C
Channel C Timing Settings		
Channel C Turnaround Settings		

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F5: Previous Values[Turbo][Disabled][Auto]
1066[Auto]
1.5V
1.15V

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Performance Enhance
Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels.
Standard		
Lets the system operate at its basic performance level.
Turbo			Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)
Extreme		Lets the system operate at its best performance level.

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note)

Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance
when enabled.
Disabled		Disables this function. (Default)
Profile1
Uses Profile 1 settings.
Profile2 (Note)
Uses Profile 2 settings.

System Memory Multiplier (SPD)Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)

Memory Frequency(Mhz)

The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; thesecond is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz)
and System Memory Multiplier settings.

DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)Quick or Expert allows all DRAM timing control items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default),
Quick, Expert.

Profile DDR Voltage

When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, thisitem will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, thisitem will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.

Profile QPI Voltage

The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used.
(Note)

This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.

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>>>>> Channel A/B/C Timing Settings
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Channel A Timing Settings>>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control
x CAS Latency Time		
7
x tRCD				
7
x tRP					7x tRAS					20>>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control
x tRC					27x tRRD				
4
x tWTR				
4
x tWR					8x tWTP				
19
x tWL					7x tRFC					60x tRTP					4x tFAW				20
x Command Rate (CMD)		
1>>>>> Channel A Misc Timing Control
x Round Trip Latency		
46Enter: Select: Move
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Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto

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Auto
Auto
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Auto
Auto
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Auto
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Auto

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F7: Optimized Defaults>>>>> Channel A/B/C Standard Timing Control

CAS Latency Time
Options are: Auto (default), 6~16.

tRCD

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tRP

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tRAS

Options are: Auto (default), 1~63.
>>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control

tRC
Options are: Auto (default), 1~63.

tRRD

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tWTR

Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.

tWR

Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.

tWTP

Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.

tWL

Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

tRFC

Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.
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tRTP
Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tFAW

Options are: Auto (default), 1~63.

Command Rate(CMD)

Options are: Auto (default), 1~3.
>>>>> Channel A/B/C Misc Timing Control

Round Trip Latency
Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.
>>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Channel A Turnaround Settings>>>>> Channel A Writes Followed by Reads
x Different DIMMs		
7
x Different Ranks			
7
x On The Same Rank		
6>>>>> Channel A Reads Followed by Writes
x Different DIMMs		
7
x Different Ranks			
7
x On The Same Rank		
7>>>>> Channel A Reads Followed by Reads
x Different DIMMs		
6
x Different Ranks			
5
x On The Same Rank		
1>>>>> Channel A Writes Followed by Writes
x Different DIMMs		
6
x Different Ranks			
6
x On The Same Rank		
1Enter: Select: Move
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Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		>>>>> Channel A/B/C Writes Followed by Reads

Different DIMMs
Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

Different Ranks

Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

On The Same Ranks

Options are: Auto (default), 1~13.
>>>>> Channel A/B/C Reads Followed by Writes

Different DIMMs
Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

Different Ranks

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

On The Same Rank

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.
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>>>>> Channel A/B/C Reads Followed by Reads

Different DIMMs
Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

Different Ranks

Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

On The Same Rank

Options are: Auto (default), 1~2.
>>>>> Channel A/B/C Writes Followed by Writes

Different DIMMs
Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

Different Ranks

Options are: Auto (default), 1~8.

On The Same Rank

Options are: Auto (default), 1~2.
******** Advanced Voltage Control ********CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Advanced Voltage Control

Voltage Types			NormalCurrent---------------------------------------------------------------------------->>> CPU
Load-Line Calibration			[Disabled]
CPU Vcore				1.22500V[Auto]QPI/Vtt Voltage			
1.150V[Auto]CPU PLL				
1.800V[Auto]>>> MCH/ICH
PCIE					1.500V[Auto]QPI PLL				
1.100V[Auto]IOH Core				1.100V[Auto
ICH I/O				
1.500V[Auto]ICH Core				1.100V[Auto]>>> DRAMDRAM Voltage			
1.500V[Auto]DRAM Termination		
0.750V[Auto]
Ch-A Data VRef.			
0.750V[Auto]
Ch-B Data VRef.			
0.750V[Auto]
Ch-C Data VRef.			
0.750V[Auto]
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Advanced Voltage Control
Ch-A Address VRef.		
Ch-B Address VRef.		
Ch-C Address VRef.		

Enter: Select: Move
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0.750V
0.750V
0.750V>>>>> CPU

Load-Line Calibration
Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU
voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel
specifications. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Vcore

The default is Auto.

QPI/Vtt Voltage

The default is Auto.

CPU PLL

The default is Auto.
>>>>> MCH/ICH

PCIE
The default is Auto.

QPI PLL

The default is Auto.

IOH Core

The default is Auto.

ICH I/O

The default is Auto.

ICH Core

The default is Auto.
>>>>> DRAM

DRAM Voltage
The default is Auto.
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DRAM Termination
The default is Auto.

Ch-A Data VRef.

The default is Auto.

Ch-B Data VRef.

The default is Auto.

Ch-C Data VRef.

The default is Auto.

Ch-A Address VRef.
The default is Auto.

Ch-B Address VRef.
The default is Auto.

Ch-C Address VRef.
The default is Auto.

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2-4Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareStandard CMOS Features

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Date (mm:dd:yy)				
Time (hh:mm:ss)				

Tue, Apr 21 200922:31:24

IDE Channel 0 Master			IDE Channel 0 Slave			
IDE Channel 1 Master			IDE Channel 1 Slave			
IDE Channel 2 Master			IDE Channel 3 Master			IDE Channel 4 Master			IDE Channel 4 Slave			
IDE Channel 5 Master			IDE Channel 5 Slave			[None][None][None][None][None][None][None][None][None][None]

Drive A					Floppy 3 Mode Support			[1.44M, 3.5"][Disabled]

Halt On					[All, But Keyboard]Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values+/-/PU/PD: Value
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareStandard CMOS Features
Base Memory				Extended Memory			
Total Memory				Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values

640K
1022M
1024M

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
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Date (mm:dd:yy)
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 (hh:mm:ss)

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 three methods below:
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		• Auto					• None									
		• Manual						
Access Mode		Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
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.
Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard
drive access mode is set to CHS.
Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.

IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4, 5 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 the 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), Large.
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 select 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 Japanesestandard 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.
All Errors			
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop.
No Errors			
The system boot will not stop for any error.
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.

MemoryThese 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.
Total Memory		
The total amount of memory installed on the system.
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Advanced BIOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features} Hard Disk Boot Priority		
First Boot Device			Second Boot Device			
Third Boot Device			
Password Check				HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability		Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)		
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)		
Delay For HDD (Secs)			
Full Screen LOGO Show		Backup BIOS Image to HDD		
Init Display First				Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values[Press Enter][Floppy][Hard Disk][CDROM][Setup][Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][0][Enabled][Enabled][PCI]+/-/PU/PD: Value
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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 inthe 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.

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)(Note)

This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows
XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.
(Default: Disabled)

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)

Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for thecomputer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)

Delay For HDD (Secs)

Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0)

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 the PCI Express
graphics card.
PCI
Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)
PCIE x16-1
Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1)
as the first display.
PCIE x16-2		
Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the second PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_2)
as the first display.
PCIE x4-1		
Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as thefirst display.

(Note)

This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode		
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode		USB 1.0 Controller			USB 2.0 Controller			USB Keyboard Function		
USB Mouse Function			USB Storage Function			
Azalia Codec				Onboard H/W 1394			
Onboard H/W LAN			
Green LAN				} SMART LAN				
Onboard LAN Boot ROM		
Onboard SATA/IDE Device		
Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode		Onboard Serial Port 1			Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values

Item Help
Menu Level [Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][Auto][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled][Press Enter][Disabled][Enabled][IDE][3F8/IRQ4]+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R South Bridge)
Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R South Bridge or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
Disabled
Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA					
mode. (Default)
RAID			Enables RAID for the SATA controllers.
AHCI
Configures the SATA controllers 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.

SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH10R South Bridge)

Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled		
Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
					In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with					
other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that					
do not support Native mode. (Default)
Enabled		
Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. 			
					
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native
					
mode.

USB 1.0 Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.

USB 2.0 Controller

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

USB Keyboard Function

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

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

USB Storage Function

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

Azalia Codec

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 toDisabled.

Onboard H/W 1394

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

Onboard H/W LAN

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 toDisabled.

Green LAN

When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabled, the system will dynamically detect if a
LAN cable is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically.
(Default: Disabled)

SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

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SMART LAN
Start detecting at Port.....
Part1-2 Status = Open / Length =Part3-6 Status = Open / Length =Part4-5 Status = Open / Length =Part7-8 Status = Open / Length =Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values

Item Help
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0m
0m
0m
0m

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
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 tothe 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 Openand the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above.
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, thefollowing message will appear:
Start detecting at Port.....
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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 10/100 Mbps 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 then length
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 LAN Boot ROM
Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.
(Default: Disabled)

Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip)

Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. 		
(Default: Enabled)

Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip)

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 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/IDE		
Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in PATA mode)

Onboard Serial Port 1

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

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Power Management Setup
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Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type			Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN		PME Event Wake Up			Power On by Ring			Resume by Alarm			
x Date (of Month) Alarm			x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm		
HPET Support (Note)			
HPET Mode (Note)				
Power On By Mouse			Power On By Keyboard		
x KB Power ON Password		
AC Back Function			Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values[S3(STR)][Instant-Off][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled]
Everyday
0:0:0[Enabled][32-bit mode][Disabled][Disabled]
Enter[Soft-Off]+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

Item Help
Menu Level 

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

ACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies 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 PWR-BTTN

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.

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)

Power On by Ring

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: Enabled)(Note)

Supported on Windows Vista operating system only.
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Resume 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) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in amonth.
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: 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.

HPET Support (Note)

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

HPET Mode (Note)

Allows you to select the HPET mode for your Windows Vista operating system. Select 32-bit mode
when you install 32-bit Windows Vista; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows Vista. This
item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode)

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.
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.

(Note)

Supported on Windows Vista operating system only.

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PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status			
Case Opened				
Vcore					DDR15V					+3.3V					+5V						+12V						Current System Temperature		Current CPU Temperature		Current MCH Temperature		Current CPU FAN Speed		
Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed		
Current POWER FAN Speed		
Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed		
CPU Warning Temperature		
CPU FAN Fail Warning			SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning		
POWER FAN Fail Warning		
SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning		

Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values

Item Help
Menu Level [Disabled]
No1.220V
1.504V
3.280V
4.972V
11.541V
30oC
47oC
42oC
3375 RPM
0 RPM
0 RPM
0 RPM
[Disabled][Disabled][Disabled][Disabled][Disabled]+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

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PC Health Status
CPU Smart FAN Control		
CPU Smart FAN Mode 			Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values[Enabled][Auto]+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

Item Help
Menu Level 

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

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
the CMOS, and then restart your system.

Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+5V/+12V
Displays the current system voltages.
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Current System/CPU/MCH Temperature
Displays current system/CPU/North Bridge 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. Checkthe 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, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

CPU Smart FAN Control

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set
to Enabled.
Auto		
Lets the BIOS automatically detect 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.
Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU
fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively
reduce the fan speed.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password& ExitLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Save
(Y/N)?
N Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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
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Load Fail-Safe DefaultsStandard CMOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced BIOS Features
Set Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals
Set User Password
Power Management Setup& ExitLoad Optimized DefaultsSave(Y/N)?
N Setup
PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings.
The BIOS defaults settings help 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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BIOS Setup2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management SetupEnter Password:
PC Health Status

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

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

: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Change/Set/Disable Password

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 theBIOS 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
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Load Fail-Safe DefaultsStandard CMOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Advanced BIOS Features
Set Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals
Set User Password
Power Management Setup
Save & Exit Setup
PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Save Data to CMOS

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

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Abandon all Data

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.)

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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) displayedwhen "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 thesystem restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
• After the drivers are installed, follow the on-screen 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 (byright-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will thenautodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)- 63 -

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Application SoftwareThis 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.

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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

SystemThis page provides the basic system information.

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Download Center

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

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Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress andback 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 canonly 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, dependingon 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 createdwith 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.

Step 2:
Click New.

"*" 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 SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the firstphysical drive.

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Step 3:
When partitioning your hard drive, make sure toleave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, dependingon the amount of data) and begin the installation of
the operating system.

Step 4:After the operating system is installed, right-click
the Computer icon on your desktop and selectManage. Go to Disk Management to check disk
allocation.

Step 5:
Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocatedspace (black stripe along the top). Please note that if there is noenough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save thebackup file.

B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see thefollowing 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 checkdisk allocation.

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D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2
Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive incase the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not bepresent if no backup is created before.

E. Removing the Backup

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

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.

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2
Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

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BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE
Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS
mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for thesafety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.
What is DualBIOS™?
Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS anda backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if themain 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-Flash™?
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.

site and update the BIOS.

What is @BIOS™?
@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

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
A. Before You Begin
1.
2.
3.

From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.
Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EX58UD3R.FA) 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.
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.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc.
EX58-UD3R E3.
.
.
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
04/13/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0EC-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 following 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>.
Q-Flash Utility v2.09
Flash Type/Size.................................

MXIC 25L1605A		

1M

0 file(s) found
Keep DMI Data Enable
Floppy A			
Load CMOS Default Enable <Drive>
HDD 1-0			Update BIOS from Drive <Drive>					Save BIOS to Drive
Enter : Run
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
hi:Move
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.

Step 2:The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When themessage "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.
Q-Flash Utility v2.09
Flash Type/Size.................................

MXIC 25L1605A		

Keep DMI Data Enable!!LoadCopyCMOSBIOS Default
completed- Pass !!
EnableUpdate BIOS from Drive
pressBIOS
any key
to continue					Please Save
to Drive
Enter : Run
ESC:Reset
hi:Move- 71 -

1M

F10:Power Off

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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 peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommendthat you reload BIOS defaults.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software







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

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password& ExitLoad Optimized DefaultsSave(Y/N)?
Y Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults

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.
2.

3.
4.

In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt theInternet 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.
Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS.
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 andthen download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen instructions tocomplete.
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 the Current BIOS File:Click Save Current BIOS to File 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 automaticallyload 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 theBIOS 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 systemsettings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also
includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system-related information
without the need to install additional software.

The EasyTune 6 Interface

Tabs 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.			
				• Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve					 desired system performance. (Note)					 After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be					 sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.
				• Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock 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 in Easy mode/Advanced mode, 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 soundfile (.wav file).
(Note) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support
for Quick Boost.
		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 surethat you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.

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4-4

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleledpower savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced
power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

The Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface
A. Meter ModeIn Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in aset period of time.

Meter Mode - Button Information Table
			
1		
2		
3		
4		
5		
6		
7		
8		
9		
10		
11		
12		
13		
14		
15		
16		
17		
18		
			

Button Description
Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2)
CPU Throttling Display
3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3)
CPU Voltage Display
Dynamic Power Phase Status
Current CPU Power Consumption
Meter TimePower Saving (Calculate power savings based on time)
Meter/Timer Reset Switch
Meter Mode Switch
Total Mode Switch
Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
INFO/Help
Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)
CPU Power Saving Mode Switch (System will enter power saving mode after restart)(Default: Off)• 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 ModeIn Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period oftime since activating Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced for the first time (Note 4).

Total Mode - Button Information Table
			
1		
2		
3		
4		
5		
6		
7		
8		
9		
10		
11		
12		
13		
14		
15		
16		
17		
			

Button Description
Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off)CPU Throttling Display
3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3)
CPU Voltage Display
Dynamic Power Phase Status
Current CPU Power Consumption
Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled
Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 5)
Dynamic Energy Saver Meter Mode Switch
Dynamic Energy Saver Total Mode Switch
Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
INFO/Help
Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)
CPU Power Saving Mode Switch (System will enter power saving mode after restart)(Default: Off)

C. Stealth Mode
In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after thesystem is restarted. Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close theapplication.
(Note 1) Before using the DES function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function
items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled.
(Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic Frequency Function; system performance may be affected.
(Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving.
(Note 4) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power
Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero.
(Note 5) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches
99999999 Watts.
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4-5

Q-ShareQ-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 taskbar and right-click on this icon to configure
the data sharing settings.

Figure 1. Data Sharing Disabled

Options Descriptions

Option							Connect ...						Enable Incoming Folder ...			
Disable Incoming Folder ...			
Open Incoming Folder :				
C:\Q-ShareFolder
Change Incoming Folder :			
C:\Q-ShareFolder
Update Q-Share ...					About Q-Share ... 					Exit...							(Note)

Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled

Description
Displays the computers with data sharing enabled
Enables data sharing
Disables data sharing
Accesses the shared data folder			
Changes the data folder to be shared (Note)			
Updates Q-Share online
Displays the current Q-Share version
Exits Q-ShareThis option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.
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4-6

Time Repair

Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly backup and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports NTFS filesystem 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 thesystem 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		
ON 		
			
OFF		
			
SCHEDULE			
CAPACITY			
TRIGGER			?

Function
Automatically creates system restore 		pointsDO NOT automatically create system restore
points
Sets a regular interval for creating system 		
restore points
Sets the percentage of hard drive space used
for saving shadow copies
Creates a system restore point upon the firstboot 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
5-1

Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.
Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.
Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1)
Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2)
Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2)

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 Intel ICH10R 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 thismotherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by
ICH10R South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array.
(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).
To create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to RAID (Figure 1)(Disabled by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to Disabled or AHCI.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode		
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode		USB 1.0 Controller			USB 2.0 Controller			USB Keyboard Function		
USB Mouse Function			USB Storage Function			
Azalia Codec				Onboard H/W 1394			
Onboard H/W LAN			
Green LAN				} SMART LAN				
Onboard LAN Boot ROM		
Onboard SATA/IDE Device		
Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode		Onboard Serial Port 1			Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values[RAID][Disabled][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][Auto][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled][Press Enter][Disabled][Enabled][IDE][3F8/IRQ4]+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

Item Help
Menu Level 

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 1
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 a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of
Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.  
Step 1:After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message whichsays "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
RAID Volumes :None defined.
Physical Disks :Port
Drive Model
0		
ST3120026AS
1		
ST3120026AS

Serial #			3JT354CP			
3JT329JX			

Size
111.7GB
111.7GB

Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk

Press  <CTRL - I>  to enter Configuration Utility..

Figure 2
Step 2:After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3).
Create RAID Volume
If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]RAID Volumes :None defined.
Physical Disks :Port
Drive Model		
0		
ST3120026AS		
1		
ST3120026AS				[hi]-Select		Serial #		
3JT354CP		
3JT329JX		

Size
111.7GB
111.7GB[ESC]-Exit

Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk

[ENTER]-Select Menu

Figure 3- 81 -

Appendix

Step 3:After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot
be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). There
are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on
the number of the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]Name : Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
		 Create Volume[ HELP ]Choose the RAID level:
RAID0: Stripes data (performance).
RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
RAID5: Stripes data and parity.
		[hi]-Change[TAB]-Next[ESC]-Previous Menu

[ENTER]-SelectFigure 4

Step 4:
Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed,they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size (Figure 5) if necessary. The stripe
block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press <Enter>.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]Name : Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
		 Create Volume[ HELP ]					
The following are typical values:						
RAID0 - 128KB						
RAID10 - 64KB						RAID5 - 64KB

		[hi]-Change[TAB]-Next[ESC]-Previous Menu

Figure 5

Appendix- 82 -[ENTER]-SelectStep 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm or <N> tocancel (Figure 6).
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]Name : RAID_Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
		 Create Volume
WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
[ HELP ]Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) :Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

		[hi]-Change[TAB]-Next[ESC]-Previous Menu

[ENTER]-SelectFigure 6
When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7)
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]RAID Volumes :ID		Name			0		Volume0		Level		RAID0(Stripe)

Physical Disks :Port
Drive Model		
0		
ST3120026AS		
1		
ST3120026AS				[hi]-Select		

Strip
128KB

Serial #		
3JT354CP		
3JT329JX		
[ESC]-ExitSize
223.6GB

StatusNormal

BootableYes

Size
111.7GB
111.7GB

Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
[ENTER]-Select Menu

Figure 7
To exit the ICH10R RAID BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select Exit in MAIN MENU.
Now, you can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI
driver and operating system.

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AppendixDelete RAID Volume
To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE
VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press <Delete>.
When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 8), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
Name
Volume0

Level
RAID0(Stripe)[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]DrivesCapacity2
223.6GB

StatusNormal

BootableYes[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
Are you sure you want
to delete[ HELP] "Volume0"? (Y/N) :Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

		[hi]-Select		[ESC]-Exit

Figure 8

Appendix- 84 -[DEL]-Delete Volume

5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 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 thehard drive.

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. In BIOS Setup, go to Integrated Peripherals, ensure that Onboard SATA/IDE Device is enabled. Then set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl
Mode to RAID/IDE (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode		
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode		USB 1.0 Controller			USB 2.0 Controller			USB Keyboard Function		
USB Mouse Function			USB Storage Function			
Azalia Codec				Onboard H/W 1394			
Onboard H/W LAN			
Green LAN				} SMART LAN				
Onboard LAN Boot ROM		
Onboard SATA/IDE Device		
Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode		Onboard Serial Port 1			Enter: Select: Move
F5: Previous Values[Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][Auto][Enabled][Enabled][Disabled][Press Enter][Disabled][Enabled][RAID/IDE][3F8/IRQ4]+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults		

Item Help
Menu Level 

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 1
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 a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter 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 whichsays "Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <G> to enter the GIGABYTE
SATA2 RAID BIOS utility.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78
Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
HDD0
HDD1

:
:

ST3120026AS			
ST3120026AS			

ODD0

:

DVDROM GO-D1600B

120 GB
120 GB

Non-RAID
Non-RAID

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>.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ 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[ Hard Disk Drive List ]Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
Non-RAID
Non-RAID[ RAID Disk Drive List ][fgTAB]-Switch Window[hi]-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> tosee 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).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Create New RAID ]Name: GRAID_
Level: 0-Stripe
Disks: Select Disk
Block: 128 KB
Size:
240 GB[ Hard Disk Drive List ]Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

Available
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
Non-RAID
Non-RAID

Confirm Creation[ RAID Disk Drive List ][ Help ]
				
		
		

[fg]-Move Cursor

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

[DEL,BS]-Delete Character[ENTER]-Next[ESC]-Abort

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.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Create New RAID ]Name:Level:
Disks:
Block:Size:

GRAID
0-Stripe
Select Disk
128 KB
240 GB[ Hard Disk Drive List ]Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

Available
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
Non-RAID
Non-RAID

Confirm Creation[ RAID Disk Drive List ][ Help ]				Select RAID Level

		RAID 0		
RAID 1
		
JBOD
					

		

[hi]-Switch RAID Level[ENTER]-Next

Data striped for performance
Data mirrored for redundancy
Data concatenated for huge
temporarily disk required[ESC]-Abort

Figure 5- 87 -

Appendix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>.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Create New RAID ]Name:Level:
Disks:
Block:
Size:[ Hard Disk Drive List ]GRAID
0-Stripe
Select Disk
128 KB
240 GB

Model Name 		
ST3120026AS} HDD0:ST3120026AS} HDD1:

Available
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
Non-RAID
Non-RAID

Confirm Creation[ RAID Disk Drive List ][ Help ]
				
		
		
		

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

				
		

[hi]-Switch RAID Block Size

Setting Stripe Block

RAID 0-128KB[ENTER]-Next[ESC]-Abort

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> toconfirm or <N> to abort.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Create New RAID ]Name:Level:
Disks:
Block:Size:

GRAID
0-Stripe
Select Disk
128 KB
240 GB[ Hard Disk Drive List ]Model Name 		
ST3120026AS} HDD0:ST3120026AS} HDD1:

Available
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
Non-RAID
Non-RAID

Confirm Creation[ RAID Disk Drive List ][ Help ]Create RAID on the select HDD (Y/N) ? Y
				
		
		

[fg]-Switch Unit

ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISKWILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING[DEL,BS]-Delete Number[ENTER]-Next

Figure 7

Appendix

CONFIRM RAID CREATION- 88 -[ESC]-AbortWhen finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Main Menu ][ Hard Disk Drive List ]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
RDD0: GRAID[fgTAB]-Switch Window

Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

RAID Level
0-Stripe

Capacity
240 GB[hi]-Select ITEM

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

StatusNormalType/Status
RAID Inside
RAID Inside

Members(HDDx)
01[ENTER]-Action[ESC]-Exit

Figure 8
To check more detailed information about the array, use the <Tab> key while in the Main Menu block to movethe 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).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Main Menu ][ Hard Disk Drive List ]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
RDD0: GRAID

Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
RAID Inside
RAID Inside[ RAID Information ]RAID Level
0-Stripe

Name: GRAID
Level: 0-Stripe
Block:
128 KB
Capacity
Capacity:
240240
GBGB

StatusNormalMembers(HDDx)
01

Members: HDD 01
Status: Normal[fgTAB]-Switch Window[hi]-Select RAID[ENTER]-Detail[ESC]-Exit

Figure 9- 89 -

Appendix

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).
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Main Menu ][ Hard Disk Drive List ]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
RDD0: GRAID[fgTAB]-Switch Window

Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

RAID Level
0-Stripe

Save to Disk & Exit (Y/N) ? Y
Capacity
Status240 GB
Normal[hi]-Select ITEM

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
RAID Inside
RAID Inside

Members(HDDx)
01[ENTER]-Action[ESC]-Exit

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.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ 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
} RDD0: GRAID[hi]-Select RAID

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!!
ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N) ? N
RAID Level
Capacity
Status0-Stripe
240 GB
Normal[SPACE]-Mark Delete

Figure 11

Appendix- 90 -[DEL]-Confirm

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

Type/Status
RAID Inside
RAID Inside

Members(HDDx)
01

   [ESC]-Abort5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette		(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 fromthe 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 tocopy 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 Intel ICH10R, type (Figure 1): (Note)			A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\imsm\32bit\*.*• For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note)			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 themenu. For example, from the menu in Figure 3,• For the Intel ICH10R, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit.
• For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit
operating system or 4) 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.

Figure 4(Note)

Figure 3
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.
Windows Setup

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

Figure 1
Step 2:For the Intel ICH10R:
Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>. Then a controller menu similar
to Figure 2 below will appear. Select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAID 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 following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.
Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E SATA RAID Controller

ENTER=SelectF3=ExitFigure 2
Appendix- 92 -

For the GIGABYTE SATA2:
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 following list, or press ESC
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=SelectF3=ExitFigure 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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Appendix

B. Installing Windows Vista(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)
For the Intel ICH10R:
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, 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 driver (MethodB), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 5). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure tocopy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (goto the BootDrv folder and save the whole iMSM 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\iMSM\32Bit
For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder.
Method B:
Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to \iMSM\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or\iMSM\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit).

Figure 5
Appendix- 94 -

Step 3:
When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAID Controller and click Next.

Figure 6

Step 4:After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system andthen click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 7).

Figure 7- 95 -

AppendixFor the GIGABYTE SATA2:
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
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 9). 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 GSATA folder to the USB flash drive). Thenuse Method B to load the driver.
Method A:
Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory:\BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit
For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder.
Method B:
Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to \GSATA\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit)
or \GSATA\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit).

Figure 9

Appendix- 96 -

Step 3:
When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next.

Figure 10

Step 4:After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system andthen click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 11).

Figure 11- 97 -

Appendix

C. 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. The procedures below assume a new
drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or
greater capacity than the old one.)
For the Intel ICH10R:
Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer.
• Enabling Automatic Rebuild
Step 1:
When the message "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the
RAID Configuration Utility. The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3.] Reset Disks to Non-RAID
2. Delete
Volume"DegradedvolumeRAID
and disk
available for rebuilding detected. Selecting4. Exita disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
[ DISK/VOLUMEINFORMATION]
Select the port of the destination disk
for rebuilding (ESCto exit):
RAID Volumes :Port Drive Model 		None defined.
1
WDC WD800JD-22LS		

Serial # 				WD-WMAM9W736333

Size
111.7GB

Physical Disks :[hi]-Previous/NextSerial #		
[ENTER]-SelectSize
Port
Drive Model		
0		
ST3120026AS		
3JT354CP		
111.7GB
1		
WDC WD800JD-22LS
WD-WMAM9W736333
111.7GB[ESC]-Exit
Type/Status(VolID)
Member Disk (0)Non-RAID Disk		

[ENTER]-Select Menu[hi]-Select		[ESC]-Exit

Step 2:
Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press <Enter>. The following screen appears,
indicating that an automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system (look for the Intel
Storage Console iconin the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). If you
do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system(see the next page for more details).
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume

RAID Volumes :ID		Name			0		Volume0		

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]Level		RAID1(Mirror)

Strip
N/A

Size
111.7GB

StatusRebuild

Bootable
Yes

Physical Disks :Port
Drive Model		
Serial #		
Size
Type/Status(Vol ID)
0		
ST3120026AS		
3JT354CP		
111.7GB
Member Disk (0)1		
WDC WD800JD-22LS
WD-WMAM9W736333
111.7GB
Member Disk (0)Volumes with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
		Appendix[hi]-Select		[ESC]-Exit- 98 -[ENTER]-Select Menu

• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System
While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driverdisk. Then launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the Start menu.

Step 1:On the View menu of the Intel Matrix Storage
Console, select Advanced Mode for a moredetailed view of the storage device information.

Step 2:The new hard drive appears under Non-RAID
Hard Drive. Right-click on the new hard driveand select Rebuild to this Hard Drive.

Step 3:
Click Next when the Rebuild RAID Volume
Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

Step 4:
To check the rebuild status during the rebuild
process, right-click on the rebuild volume andselect Show Rebuild Progress.

Step 5:
When the message "The rebuild was completed
successfully," appears, click OK to complete.

Step 6:After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, click thevolume and its status in the information pane will
display as Normal.

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AppendixFor the GIGABYTE SATA2:
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 tothe degraded array. Press <Enter> again.
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78[ Main Menu ][ Hard Disk Drive List ]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
RDD0: GRAID

Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

RAID Level
1-Mirror[fgTAB]-Switch Window

Capacity
120 GB[hi]-Select RAID

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

StatusDegraded

Type/Status
RAID Inside
Non-RAID

Members(HDDx)
0?

[ENTER]-Action[ESC]-Exit

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 v1.06.78[ Main Menu ][ Hard Disk Drive List ]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
RDD0: GRAID

Model Name 		
HDD0: ST3120026AS
HDD1: ST3120026AS

RAID Level
1-Mirror

Capacity
120 GB

Rebuilding....35%, please wait....

Appendix- 100 -

Capacity
120 GB
120 GB

StatusDegraded

Type/Status
RAID Inside
Non-RAID

Members(HDDx)0?

• 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:
When the Rebuilding RAID Wizard appears,
click Next.

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 iconin the tool bar.)

Step 3:
Select a drive to rebuild the array and click Next.

Step 4:
Click Finish to start the RAID rebuilding process.

Step 6:
When finished, restart your system.
Step 5:
The rebuilding progress is displayed at thebottom of the screen.

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Appendix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 backpanel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio.
The picture to the right shows the default audio jackCenter/SubwooferLine In
Speaker Out
assignments.
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides
Side
Mic InSpeaker Out
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 Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out.
• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure thejack for microphone functionality.
• 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 instructions on the next page.
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 anInternet 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.)
Step 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
icon
will appear in the notification area. Double-click
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 Rear speaker out.
• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear 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- 102 -

Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select thedevice according to the type of device you connect. Thenclick OK.

Step 3:On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration 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. Thenthe 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 iconon the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector
Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jackdetection check box. Click OK to complete.

D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only)
Click Device advanced settings on the top right corneron the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device
advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear
output device, when a front headphone plugged incheck box. Click OK to complete.

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Appendix

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

OpticalS/PDIF In

CoaxialS/PDIF In

1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable:

Step 1:First, attach the connector at the end of the cableto the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard.

Step 2:
Secure the metal bracket to the chassis backpanel 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)
Appendix

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 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
icon
will appear in the notification area. Double-click
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 andback 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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Step 4:
To raise the recording and playback volume for the
microphone, click the Microphone Boost icononthe right of the Recording Volume slider and set theMicrophone Boost level.

Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point
to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording.

* Enabling Stereo Mix
If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The
following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound fromyour computer).
Step 1:
Locate the Volume iconin the notification area andright-click on this icon. Select Recording Devices.

Step 2:On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty spaceand select Show Disabled Devices.

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Step 3:
When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on thisitem and select Enable. Then set it as the default device.

Step 4:
Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record thesound.

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder

A. Recording Sound
1. Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer.
2. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button.
3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button.
Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion.

B. Playing the Recorded SoundYou can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format.

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5-3

Troubleshooting

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's
website.
Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?
A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to show the advanced options.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?
A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's
why the light is still on.
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?
A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper, refer tothe instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from thebattery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one
minute. Refer to the steps below:
Steps:
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 ascrewdriver 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.
5. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults") toload BIOS default settings.
6. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your computer.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?
A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/amplifier.
Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean?
A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems.
(For reference only.)
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error
1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error
1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error
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5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve theproblem.
START

Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, andpower cord etc.

Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis orother metal objects.
No

Yes

The problem is verified and solved.

Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header
properly?
Yes

No

Secure the CPU cooler
on the CPU. Connect the
CPU cooler power cableto the motherboard.

The problem is verified and solved.

Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Yes

No

Correctly insert the
memory into the memory
socket.

The problem is verified and solved.

Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the
12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the
expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached.

A(Continued...)Appendix

Isolate the short circuit.

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A

When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
Yes

No

The power supply, CPU or
CPU socket might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Check if there is display on your monitor.
Yes

No

The graphics card,
expansion slot, or monitor
might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart
the computer.

Check if the keyboard is working properly.
YesNo

The keyboard or keyboard
connector might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" tosave changes and exit BIOS Setup.

Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if
the system can boot successfully.
Yes

No

The IDE/SATA device,connector, or cable might
fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one(install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if thedevice works successfully).

END

If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local
dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit yourquestion. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.

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Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be
imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We
believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE
cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by
GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of
our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle orreuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6,
PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned
toxic chemicals.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal ofelectric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked,
collected separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this productmust not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste
collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help toconserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human healthand the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased
the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
w When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local orregional waste collection administration for recycling.
w If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at theCustomer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with youreffort.

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Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using theenergy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronicequipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve ourquality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment andare disposed of properly.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China
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