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1. oooi on M e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values e 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 configura tions Hardware Installation 30 CL Open Normal GE Short Clear CMOS Values Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgra
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3. Please connect the L shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive e 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 e ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number e A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives Note WhenaRAID setis built across the SATA 6Gb s and SATA 3Gb s channels the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected 25 Hardware Installation 8 GSATA3 6 7 SATA 6Gb s Connectors Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb s and SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array GSATA3 oooi 00 HO me Eas DEJE m Hardware Installation 26
4. When the system is in S4 S5 mode only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support PB ine ON OFF Charge function e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Ay e 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 29 Hardware Installation 14 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect a TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header 19 20 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 LCLK 11 LADO 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 NoPin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK 15 CLR_CMOS Clear 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 use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds
5. oooi 00 0 Efe a Es caga Ea 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 e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e 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 e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Hardware Installation 24 6 SATA3 0 1 SATA 6Gb s Connectors Controlled by Intel X79 Chipset The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb s and SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The SATA3 0 and SATA3 1 connectors support RAID
6. 1 Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server select the BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model Follow the on screen instructions to complete If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the BIOS server site please CQ onal 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 GREETS 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 SSCS Save the Current BIOS File Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS file 4 BB tosa cmos detauit ster 8108 update Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot 67 Unique Features 4 3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy to use interface that a
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8. Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press lt Enter gt without entering any password Press lt Enter gt again when prompted to confirm Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website BIOS Setup 50 2 6 EF Peripherals leley aie DualBIOS e amp PO 9g 5 a aw a
9. Disturbances in supply systems caused Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS O part 10 for receiving and or distribution from O part 12 sound and television signals amp CE marking EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with the LVD Directive 2006 95 EC O EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated amp EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment household and similar general use O EN 60335 Safety of household and similar O EN 50091 1 General and Safety requirements for electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems UPS Manufacturer Importer p Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Oct 28 2011 Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone
10. To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt or select 4 Exit in MAIN MENU Now you can proceed to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system 81 Appendix Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press lt Delete gt When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 8 press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to abort AEM Volume0 Appendix Intel R Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM 3 0 0 1184 Copyright C 2003 11 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU Capacity Status Bootable x Yes Level Drives RAIDO Stripe 2 223 6GB Normal This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete Volume0 Y N Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED TL Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Figure 8 289 5 1 2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 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 The Marvell 88SE9172 SATA controllers control the onboard GSATA3 6 7 and eSATA connectors Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive B Config
11. 1 K USB Chipset Up to 14 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 ports on the back panel including 2 eSATA USB Combo 6 ports available through the internal USB headers 2 x Fresco FL1009 chips Upto4USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header sce Internal goe fil Connectors os is Back Panel Connectors gt 2 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 4 x fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x CPU overclocking button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x optical S PDIF Out connector 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 x eSATA USB Combo connectors 1 x RJ 45 port 5 x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Mic In Line Out I O Controller ITE 118728 chip 11 Hardware Installation Hardware Monitor o System voltage detection CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU System fan fail warning CPU System fan speed control Whether the CPU system fan sp
12. 3 Greative Software SUMS iiriisiciiitiicirainii adi 100 5 3 4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect Encoding cccccsccsesesesssetecsesees 101 5 3 5 Coniguring Audio RECOPGING sessirnir eani 103 9 A WOU ES MOOG ccsa e E ER 104 5 4 1 Frequently Asked Questions cccscsssscsessessssssssesssesecssseeessssesesseseeessssesesaees 104 5 4 2 Troubleshooting Procedure ccsescscssssssesssssesssesssssessscssessaesesesessrersassesesases 105 5 4 3 Regulatory Statements cscs caicccexcsssacdevicsanndscsndssavsdeviavannds denenstaxdekidveasimest2anisecseas 107 Box Contents G1 Assassin 2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User s Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I O Shield 3 5 Front Panel with 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports One 2 Way SLI bridge connector One 3 Way SLI bridge connector One 2 Way CrossFireX bridge connector One GC WIFI NNNNANANANRRARA 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 Optional Items O 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12CR1 1UB030 5 R 1 2 port SATA power cable Part No 12CF1 2SERPW 0 R CPU_FAN USB_ESATA2 ciate Marvell 88SE9172 USB_ESATA1 Fresco FL1009 R_USB30 a Marvell 88E1118R USB_LAN System3 Temp Fresco FL1009 System1 Temp sensor SATA3 0 SATA2 2 B_BIOS i Intel X
13. DualBlOS is a new feature that can record personal passwords and important dates and remind users of the dates It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously which can prevent loss of the data in case the system hard drive fails f Smart DualBlOS Instructions Enter the Smart 6 password to launch the SMART DualBlOS utility You can record personal passwords and important dates and set reminders of these dates Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit Unique Features 72 SMART Recorder SMART Recorder monitors and records the activities in a system such as the time when the computer was turned on off or even when large data files were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device ote 2 SmartRecorder Instructions Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON OFF Recorder or File Monitor tab to enable the recording of system on off time or files copying Entering the Smart 6 password is required before you make any changes to the previous settings 19 06 09 11 00 J 19 06 09 13 14 19 06 09 13 15 19 06 09 13 17 19 06 09 11 05 19 06 09 12 02 19 06 09 11 01 19 06 09 11 05 SMART TimeLock ie SMART TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and options Smart TimeLock Instructions ct ee Click the lock icon j on the bottom left corner an
14. Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND NN OD om BB wy Pm RXN RXP GND Please connect the L shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive 9 F_PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker chassis intrusion switch sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables Message Power Power Sleep LED Switch on 00 00 e MSG PWR Message Power Sleep LED Yellow Purple System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is S0 On on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system S1 Blinking is in S1 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep state 3 S4 S5 Off or powered off S5 e PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup
15. USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 5 BAT 13 F_USB30 6 SATA3 0 1 14 TPM 7 SATA2 2 3 4 5 15 CLR_CMOS 8 GSATA3 6 7 A Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e 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 To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable syst
16. being rebuilt When completed the status will display as Done Tm 0103 2019 2 20 Rebuild Bak en virtusi Gah Ois 10 dene v2 2 ual Osh O resumed e Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first While in the operating system open the Marvell Storage Utility and login Step 1 Under Virtual Disk 0 click the Operation tab and select Rebuild Adapter Oss l Te Desari tion o Adapter Gvere 010229190224 idioter O nn as noe cache mode caute lacks ancugh nemeey o Adapter avert 329190224 adapter a detozes 5 2D AdscterOie o Miscelaneous 01 02 2910 02 24 Physical disk missing from vitual dest configuration at boot ianeous 01 02 2910 02 24 Physical dsk missing from virtual dist 0 configuration Step 2 The screen will display the new hard drive Click on the hard drive to select it and click the Submit button to begin the rebuild bce Event Logs 1 18 Tetal vents 18 a Adaptor Oms I il Descristion a o Adapter Evert 01 02 2010 02 2 Adapter 0 nun as nor cache mode cause lads encugh memory Adaptervert 01 02 2010 02 24 Adacter 0m deteced Micelaneous 0102 2020 0224 Physical isk misging from viral dist conbguration ae boot taneous 02 02 2920 62 24 Physical diak missing frem vial dist confgu
17. 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 the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc 1 3 1 Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU n aR LGA2011 CPU Socket il Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key monn z LGA2011 CPU Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Notch Notch 13 Hardware Installation B Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the
18. depending on whether you want to install the 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows XP Figure 4 Both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA Controller need to be installed Below we assume that you are installing the 32 bit version First select Marvell shared library for 32bit install first and press lt Enter gt On the next screen press lt S gt to return to the screen in Figure 4 Then select Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 32bit Driver and press lt Enter gt When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen press lt Enter gt to continue the driver installation Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list or press ESC to return to the previous screen Marvell shared library for 32bit install first Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 64bit install first Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 64bit Driver ENTER Select F3 Exit Figure 4 Step 3 On the next screen press lt Enter gt to continue the driver installation After the driver installation you can proceed with the Windows XP installation 91 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 and RAID 10 array
19. for more information e 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 e 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 e 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 e CI Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has 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 power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 27 Hardware Installation 10 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 con nector match the pin assignments of the mot
20. 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 Smart Fan mode Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the fan speed to be changed linearly based on the temperature thresholds you set The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature fan speed alarm You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file wav file configurable or the function is not supported CQ onton functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is not Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU chipset and memory and reduce the useful life of these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6 or system instability or other unexpected results may occur Unique Features 68 4 4 Q Share Q Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q Share you are able to share your data with computers on the same network making full use of Internet resources GIGABYTE Se Q Share Ver 1 2 Dire
21. mouse still on after the computer shuts down Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on How do clear the CMOS values For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button press this button to clear the CMOS values before doing this please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord For motherboards that have 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 to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Why do still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier Why cannot install the onboard HD audio driver successfully For Windows XP only Step 1 First make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed check in My Computer gt Properties gt General gt System If not please update it from Microsoft s website Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully check in My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System Dev
22. multi processor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E ote 1 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt C3 C6 State Support Note 1 Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 C6 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 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt CPU Thermal Monitor ote 1 Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt CPU EIST Function ete 1 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Bi Directional PR
23. only and may differ by BIOS EB e Ifthe system is not stable as usual load optimized defaults to set your system to its defaults version BIOS Setup 34 fei ey aie DualBIlOS 3D BIOS English Ma Fiai Show all information about M I T status ick Select Item Total Memory Size alues CPU Temperature 45 0 C fo fale Defaults 1 500 on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values f Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent ejle7 i a aie BITELI 1 LOX R 3D BIOS Mengisi HoFi Show all information about M I T status Select Screen CPU Frequency Z Enter Dbl C Memory Frequ Total Memory Size 1 Fi 3 CPU Temperature This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Vcore and memory voltages 35 BIOS Setup gt M I T Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt
24. to Li the Windows recovery environment Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system 1 20 2010 8 02 PM 1 20 2010 4 43 AM _ Partition to restore e For Windows Vista refer to the steps below to use the original Select the partition where you want to restore the backup to By default all of the backed up partitions wil be selected Windows installation disk for system recovery e All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup If needed be sure to make a copy of your data before the restore All of the user data and programs will be erased and replaced with those on the selected backup Make sure to back up your data before the restoration if needed is Restore cancel GIGABYTE Recovering your system using the original Windows installation disk In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery Steps 1 Restart your computer to boot from the original Windows installation disk 2 When the Windows installation screen appears select your language and click Next 3 Select Repair your computer 4 Select Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier and then click Next 5 Select the backup you want to use and then follow the on screen instructions to complete R For further instructions refer to the Help file of Smart Recovery 2 SMART DualBlOS SMART
25. to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt Channel A B C D Timing Settings eilei aie DualBIOS System BIOS Features Peripherals M I T Advanced Memory Settings Channel A Timing Settings DRAM Timing Selectable Auto 2Y Power Management Save amp Exit ETS T J This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert Note Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings If this occurs please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values BIOS Setup 40 gt Advanced Voltage Settings elle7i i aie DualBIOS Back M I T Advanced Voltage Settings 3D BIOS English r relatedcontrol settin reen Tl Click Dbl Click PD Cha 3D Mode alld Optimized Defaults O Flash em Information Print Click gt 3D Power Control fe e7 aie BITT 1 LOX 3DBIOS Engli
26. to the Cloud OC server you can easily access three major functions of Cloud OC including Tuner system tweaking System Info system monitoring and Control system status control A Launching Cloud OC Step 1 The first time you launch Cloud OC the system will request you to set up a password which will be required for login to the Cloud OC server Step 2 Step 3 eraianigaiane Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud OC O Lava 20 in the notification area and web page appears To use the Cloud OC function connectto right click the icon to select the following URLs http GIGABY TE PC 80 Start Server to launch the click Login enter the previously configured Se eee Cloud OC server The Cloud password and then OC server will provide a click Send and you dedicated IP and you can will be able to view m La enter this IP address in an your system status Loopback Pseudo Interface 1 Description Internet connected browser to log in to the Cloud OC server later B Directions for use oe3 j e Tuner System Tweaking The Tuner tab provides a full range of tweaking options that include CPU memory graphics and PCle frequencies and voltages Click the lt gt or lt gt button under an item you want to configure or directly enter a value and click Set XXXX to complete e System Info System Monitoring The System Info tab enables real time PC system status monitoring for va
27. you use Smart Recovery 2 e The Backup Now button will be available only after you log in Windows for ten minutes EQ e Supported operating systems Windows 7 and Vista Creating a backup Click the Settings button on the main menu In the Settings dialog box select the source partition and destination partition and click OK The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be performed hourly Note By default all partitions on the system drive are selected as the backup source The backup destination cannot be on the same partition as the backup source Recovering a file Click the File Recovery button on the main menu Use the time slider on the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time The right pane will display the backed up partitions in the backup destination in the My Backup folder Browse to the file you want and copy it 71 Unique Features Te S Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 Windows 7 only Steps 1 Click the System Recovery button on the main menu Smart Recovery2 E 2 Select the partition where your backup is saved Backup Location 3 Use the time slider to select a time point __ _ __ 4 Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and pa Volume Size zc click Restore 5 Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore REEE immediately or later Once you respond Yes the system will restart
28. 0 00mOQ 6 00mQ Adjusts the V droop value IMC Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for the IMC voltage This item allows you to adjust the V droop value The higher the V droop value the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load b gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V droop following Intel specifications Default gt gt 0 00mOQ 12 00mQ Adjusts the V droop value DDR CH A B Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for Channel A and Channel B memory voltage This item allows you to adjust the V droop value The higher the V droop value the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load BIOS Setup 42 gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V droop following Intel specifications Default gt gt 0 00mOQ 12 00mQ Adjusts the V droop value DDR CH C D Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for Channel C and Channel D memory voltage This item allows you to adjust V droop The higher the V droop value the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V droop following Intel specifications Default gt gt 0 00mOQ 6 00mQ Adjusts the V droop value CPU Vtt Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for the CPU Vtt voltage This item a
29. 0 and RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be implemented on the two connectors with the SATA2 2 3 4 5 connector Ne Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA3 NI OD Oy BY Ww DM OO 00 TT 5 ome Fs SES IE3E9E9 7 SATA2 2 3 4 5 SATA 3Gb s Connectors Controlled by Intel X79 Chipset 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 Intel X79 Chipset 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 Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND NN OD om BP wy Pm gt
30. 12 MB of system memory e VESA compatible graphics card e Windows XP with SP1 or later Windows Vista Windows 7 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2 USB hard drives are not supported e RAID drives are not supported e GPT partitions are not supported e Hard drives larger than 2 2 TB are not supported e Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities For example a backup file created Installation and Configuration Turn on your system to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk A Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive x Where do you want to install Windows Where do you want to install Windows Step 1 g Step 2 Click Drive options Click New Note Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence The first SATA connector the second SATA connector and so forth For example When hard drives are attached to the first and third SATA connectors the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive 61 Unique Features Where do you want to install Windows Se 4 Disk 0 Partition 1 System Reserved Step 3 When partitioning your hard drive make sure to leave unallocated space 10 GB or more is recommended actual size requirements vary depending on the After the operating system is installed click Start right click the Computer and select Manage Go to Disk Management to che
31. 64KB NO WriteBack GBT 01 Figure 8 When completed the RAID tab will display the new array Figure 9 Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Adapter _ Devices GBT 152 4GB RAIDO ONLINE 64KB WriteBack SATA WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s ASSIGNED SATA WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s ASSIGNED ENTER SPACE Select ESC Back Exit Figure 9 To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt on the main screen and press lt Y gt to confirm Now you can proceed to install the operating system 87 Appendix Delete the RAID Array To deleted the existing array press lt Enter gt on the RAID tab and select Delete VD When the Delete VD menu appears press lt Enter gt on the array to select it and then press lt Enter gt on NEXT When prompted press lt Y gt to confirm Figure 10 When the message Do you want to delete the VD s MBR appears press lt Y gt to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore 152 4GB RAIDO OIF INS 64KB WriteBack Create the VD Y Figure 10 Use the Marvell Storage Utility in the Operating System With the Marvell Storage utility you can set up an array or view the current array status in the operating system To install the utility insert the motherboard driver disk then go to Application Software Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install Note After the installation you must login the utility w
32. 79 M_BIOS _ PCIEX16_2 Marvell 88SE9172 CLR CMOS GSATA3 H 00 FAO E CA A rr PE EA FANS Susem2 Tem SPDIF_O F PANEL TPM 7 F_USB1 G1 Assassin 2 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK 100 MHz DDR3 2133 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz EORZON 4 Channel Memory CPU 8 1 PCI Express x8 PCle CLK 2 USB 3 0 2 0 2 USB 3 0 2 0 100 MHz lt 16 x16 Lo E Fresco Fresco PCI Express Bus on FL1009 FL1009 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus usos 1x1 Intel X79 PCI Express Bus HIE _ 4 SATA 3Gb s PCle CLK 2 SATA 6Gb s 100 MHz l l 2 PCI Express x1 il UEa PCI Express Bus lS LPC Bus CREATIVE PCI Bus iTE T8728 CA20K2 PS 2 KB Mouse S55 OSS 5 OOO S0o O Bes 25 E OO I Q 2 L e a opp ep eas qt es PCI CLK aS 33 MHz e S D 1 PCI O Note Two share the same ports with eSATA Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC powe
33. 96000 Hz Studio Quality ch hi hi annel 24 bit 44100 Hz Studio Quality his device annel 24 bit 48000 Hz Studio Quality annel 24 bit 96000 Hz Studio Quality Note Select SPDIF Out if you use the S PDIF Out connector on the back panel for digital audio output or HDMI Out screen if you use the internal S PDIF Out connector SPDIF_O on the motherboard Restore Defaults oc cme ary A 99 Appendix 5 3 3 Creative Software Suite The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system After installing the audio driver you can find the Creative Software Suite in Start All Programs Creative The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Audio Control Panel Creative Software AutoUpdate Alchemy and Sound Blaster X Fi Creative Audio Control Panel OA came The Creative Audio Control Panel integrates commonly fm cae used audio functions such as control mode switching oe e e EAX X Fi Crystalizer and Encoder into a simple Sda mode er he ahes uy mc ove i interface that allows users to easily customize their ce i Select this mode for the most powerful game audio processing solution audio experience It is recommended that you quit all audio applications and games before switching modes E ec es enrm K aA Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy you can enable EAX effects
34. A 111 7GB Yes Physical Devices ID Devices Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026A5 3JT354CP 111 7GB IDC WDRAAID22L WD WMA MOWZ726222 111 72D 1 WDC WD8 Appendix 92 e Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system make sure the Chipset driver and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise RAID Port Drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk Then launch Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise from All Programs in the Start menu Rebuild Volume E An array disk has failed and you need to rebuild the volume to maintain redundancy and keep your data protected E uname Vehemes ay ay Select the disk you want to rebuild the volume to 5 Senne SATA disk on Controller 0 Port 1 233 GB Umaro oat 3 Eaa onon WARNING Completing this action will permanently delete existing data on the selected disk Back up data before continuing You can continue using other applications during this time Step 2 Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Step 1 Rebuild On the right panel of the screen click Rebuild to another disk under Volume Properties The Status item on the right of the screen and Step 3 the Information section on the bottom display After the RAID volume rebuilding the Status will the rebuild progress display as Normal 93 Appendix For the M
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36. Advanced Frequency Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS sD 93 1 gt at R see System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M I T Advanced Frequency Settings 3D BIOS Engrish Q F lash BCLK PCIe Clock Control Disabled BCLK PCle Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock and PCle bus frequency Enabled will allow the Host Clock Frequency and Processor Base Clock items below to be configurable Note If your system fails to boot after overclocking please wait for 20 seconds for automated system reboot or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values Default Disabled Host Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency which controls CPU PCle and memory frequencies in 0 01 MHz increments This item is configurable only when BCLK PCle Clock Control is enabled When you change the Host Clock Frequency setting the Memory Frequency Mhz setting below will be changed synchronously Important It is highly recommended that the frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications Processor Base Clock Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers This item is configurable only when BCLK PCle Clock Control is enabled When you change the Processor Base Clock setting the Memory Frequency Mhz setting below will be changed synchronously Important It is highly rec
37. B bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND No Pin NC oooi 00 CO oli NI DM On wy PM oOo 13 F_USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and can provide two USB ports You can also install the included 3 5 front panel into a free 3 5 drive bay of your chassis and connect the USB cable from the 3 5 front panel to this header Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 11 1 VBUS 11 D2 2 SSRX1 12 D2 3 SSRX1 13 GND q 4 GND 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 GND 20 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS Es Eee 10 NC 20 No Pin
38. CH C D PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the PWM frequency for Channel C and Channel D memory The adjustable range is from 200 0KHz to 2500 0KHz Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options gt DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options gt Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options BIOS Setup 44 gt PC Health Status fej e7 aie BITELLE LOX Back M I 7 PC Health Status Q 3DBIOS English O Flash Enable For Clear Case Open Status CPU YTT CPU Temperature CH Temperature 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM CPU Warning Temperature fe e7 aie BITT 1 101 Back M I 7 PC Health Status Q 3DBIOS English O Flash PCH Temperature 40 se A Set How More Degree of Tempature to Warn 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM Select Screen Tl Click Select Item em Fan Fail Warning n Fan Fail Warning ystem Fan Speed Control Slope PHM gt Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default gt gt Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show No at next boot lt gt Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If t
39. Controller Marvell 88SE9172 Chip eSATA3 Connectors on the Back Panel Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures gt gt Disabled the SATA controllers to AHCI mode gt gt IDE Mode mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE gt gt RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers AHCI Mode 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 Default Disables the SATA controllers gt gt Disabled BIOS Setup 57 Power Management Save amp Exit a 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE DualBlOS SE d ggg ee ee ee ee ee BIOS Features Peripherals Save amp Exit R 3D BIOS Mengisi Q F lash AC BACK Always Off Disabled Disabled AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power 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 o
40. Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number G1 Assassin 2 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature E ric Lu Date Oct 28 2011 Copyright 2011 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations m 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
41. For product related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com 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 BO UNS AS ea E A ea puedne cap eahastiiaeacteneseansisansannangueenananies 6 Optional MEMS ssnin inna NAREN A 6 G1 Assassin 2 Motherooard LAYOUT scsssasieneionictnoentncanctnnssasshnncsnssbbsieananteieiwtisnelaabeeanyetonen T G1 Assassin 2 Motherboard Block Diagram cccccsccsscssscessssecsstssecessessseeseeseeeeen 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation cccccssssscsssssssssscscssssseecsessseessesessesseessesassesenas 9 ti ANSTANALON PPC CAULONS sesucen ea 9 1 2 Prod ct Specifications sssecorissnitisiadiseipiai aaar 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Coolet cccsssssssessessssssessesssersesseessesaeen 13 t31 Istaling ihe CFU inean E 13 1 3 2 Installing the CPU COOIET siciccccstscaciecseadihecveshnasseeroenestdcsacebanucereosiuatdacieshetabtersemandeetes 15 1 4 Installing the Memory snennnnnnnnnenensnnnnnensnenininininnsenesininnsrsrsnsrnnsrsrsrsrsrsrsrenns 16 1 4 1 4 Channel Memory Configuration cccssscesssssescsssssssesssessssseesssssssessseeseeess 16 1 4 2 installing a MEMO asinina i ad 17
42. G1 Assassin 2 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME G1ASIN2 1001R O EN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 amp EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Motherboard G1 Assassin 2 is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 E Limits and methods of measurement amp EN 61000 3 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment amp EN 61000 3 3 Limits and methods of measurement K EN 55024 of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement O EN 50082 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical O EN 50082 2 apparatus Limits and methods of measurement O EN 55014 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of O EN 50091 2 broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment
43. H D 2 users can quickly configure a RAID ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added For a RAID 0 array that already exists users also can use X H D to easily add a hard drive into the array to expand its capacity All with a simple click of a button X H D helps to enhance your hard drive read write performance without the need for complex and time consuming configurations The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID ready system and configure it for RAID 0 A Setting Up a RAID Ready System Step 1 Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers Step 2 Install the RAID driver and operating system The X H D utility supports Windows 7 Vista XP Before installing the operating system you have to load the SATA controller driver first Without the driver the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process For more details refer to Chapter 5 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System Step 3 Install the motherboard drivers and the X H D utiltiy After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all motherboard drivers including the X H D utility Or you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X H D utility later B Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive X H D Instructions ote 2 GIGABY
44. LTD 3 5 System This page provides the basic system information GIGABYTE You can save print or e mail the system information by clicking the buttons below Gigabyte Tecohnology Co Ltd G1 Assassin2 Genuine Intel R CPU 3 20GHz Total physical memory 976 MB Windows 7 Ultimate X79 Series 1 0 B11 0930 1 59 Drivers Installation 3 6 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 GIGABYTE Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically M Splashtop Connect Version 1 1 13 1 Size 39 26MB Facebook friends and your real time news feed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience Intel R Management Engine Software Version 7 1 21 1134 Size 6 71MB Intel R HEC Device Driver You MUST install this driver to ensure proper system operation _ INF Update Utility Version 9 2 3 1020 Size 8 20MB is utility installs INF files that inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific ctionality such as PCI Express or USB interface v Bigfoot Nerworks Killer Network Manager ersion 6 1 0 179 Size 72 32MB 3 7 New Utilities This page provides a qui
45. 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 lt Enter gt Int MAIN MENU 3 RAI ume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Deivces ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB Il ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB CO Dest ESC Exit Figure 3 79 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 lt Enter gt Then select a RAID level Figure 4 RAID levels supported include RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Press lt Enter gt to proceed ae l CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 111 7 GB Create Volume HELP RAIDO Stripes data performance TAB Next ESC Prev Figure 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 ha
46. Maal LOE ee System BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit R 3D BIOS Engrish Q Flash USB 2 0 Devices Enabled AHCI Mode Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Devices Intel X79 Chipset Enables or disables the USB 2 0 controllers integrated with the Intel X79 Chipset Default Enabled Intel SATA Control Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel X79 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode gt IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers AHCI Mode 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 Default gt gt Disabled Disables the SATA controllers Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled USB3 0 Support Fresco FL1009 USB Controllers Enables or disables the Fresco FL1009 USB 3 0 controllers Default Enabled XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled Port 60 64 Emulatio
47. OCHOT ote 1 gt gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production gt Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals gt Extreme Memory Profile X M P Note2 Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Note2 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 Note 1 This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Note 2 This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature BIOS Setup 38 lt Memory Frequency Mhz The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the Host Clock Frequency Processor Base Clock and System Memory Multiplier settings gt Advanced Memory Settings fej ley aie DualBIOS A System BIOS Fea
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49. SB flash drive and etc USB 3 0 2 0 Port The USB 3 0 port supports the USB 3 0 specification and is compatible to 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 Speed Activity LED Link LED Speed Activity LED Link LED State Description State Description BE a rr Orange 10 Mbps data rate On Linked properly Green Off No link o 100 Mbps data rate LAN Port Green 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Network activity Off No connection device and then remove it from the motherboard e When removing the cable pull it straight out from the connector Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector i e When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your Hardware Installation 20 Line In Mic In Jack Blue The line in Mic in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as optical drive walkman microphone etc Line Out Jack Green The line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Optical S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio o
50. TE Before launching X H D make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID ready system drive To add a new hard drive into a RAID 0 array that s been created earlier make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the array ae AVA Yon TO x T EX REME mara E Cancel Manual 1 To automatically set up a RAID 0 array Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array 2 Manual _ To manually set up a RAID array ete3 Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology with which you can build a RAID 0 RAID 1 or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components 3 Exits the X H D utility Click Cancel to exit the X H D utility Note 1 The X H D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset Note 2 Itis recommended that before you run the X H D utility back up all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of data Note 3 If you manually build a non RAID 0 array you ll not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function Unique Features 74 4 7 Cloud OC Cloud OC ote 1 is an easy to use overclocking utility designed for system overclocking via virtually any Internet connected device such as a smart phone iPhone notebook PC etc By simply connecting to an Internet browser via LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth Note2 and logging in
51. U cooler power cable to the motherboard Yes The problem is verified and solved No Correctly insert the Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot memory into the memory socket Yes 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 Continued 105 Appendix No The power supply CPU or 9 I When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running a CPU socket might fail Yes The problem is verified and solved The graphics card Check if there is display on your monitor RAA 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 The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail Check if the keyboard is working properly The problem is verified and solved Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Fail Safe Defaults or Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Turn off the computer and connect the IDE SATA devices Check if the Meese cee connector or cable system can boot successfully might fail The problem is verified and solved Reinstall the operating syst
52. ard drives you installed Press lt Enter gt or lt Space gt on the two hard drives respectively to add them into the RAID array Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk Figure 6 Then press lt Enter gt on NEXT RAID Config Select free disk Figure 6 Step 3 On the Create VD menu Figure 7 use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar to select an item and press lt Enter gt to display options Set the required items in sequence and press the down arrow key to proceed to the next item Sequence 1 RAID Level Select a RAID level Options include RAID 0 Stripe and RAID 1 Mirror 2 Stripe Size Select the stripe block size Options include 32 KB 64 KB and 128 KB 3 Quick Init Select whether to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creating the array 4 Cache Mode Select write back or write through cache 5 VD Name Enter an array name with 1 10 letters letters cannot be special characters Create VD NOR WriteBack Figure 7 Appendix 86 6 NEXT After completing the settings above move to NEXT and press lt Enter gt to begin creating the array When prompted to confirm press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Figure 8 Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Adapter Devices RAID Config J Select free disks to create Create VD Size Max Speed Status KAIDO 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s FREE 152478 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s FREE
53. arvell 88SE9172 Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Restart your computer To enable an automatic rebuild in the operating system you have to set the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first e Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt to enter BIOS Setup or lt Space gt to continue appears press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt to enter the RAID setup utility On the main screen press lt Enter gt on the RAID tab and then press lt Enter gt on Spare Management Create VD DAGAD Wipe out disk Step 2 The new hard drive will be displayed on the screen Press lt Enter gt or lt Space gt on the new hard drive to select it and then press lt Enter gt on NEXT When prompted press lt Y gt to confirm The new hard drive is now set as a Spare drive RAID Config _ Spare Management Appendix 94 Step 3 Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk While in the operating system launch the Marvell Storage Utility from Start All Programs Marvell Storage Utility Marvell Tray right click on the Z icon in the notification area and select Open MSU Then login the Marvell Storage Utility Under Virtual Disk 0 the Property tab displays the rebuild progress on the right of the Background Activity Progress item indicating that the RAID volume is
54. be present TECHNOLOGY if no backup is created before RESTORE GIGABYTE TEC H N E a Step 1 Step 2 If you wish to remove the backup file select After the backup file is removed no backup image file REMOVE will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up F Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Cae Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2 x cane TE C HN OAt CigGee 63 Unique Features 4 2 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 the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip ID j What is DualBIOS Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard a main BIOS and a backup BIOS Normally the system works on the main BIOS However if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation For the sake of system safety users cannot update the backup BIOS manually What is Q Flash KOsklash 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 y
55. ble four Channel mode install four memory modules in the four memory sockets For optimum performance when installing one memory module we recommend that you install it in the DDR3_1 socket When installing two memory modules we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets Hardware Installation 16 1 4 2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power A 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 S i I PA anam I T BZ ES SA ny al p an Si p XG va A a tP ER ME ooo on Eas DIES EEE E DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fingers on the top edge of the memory push down on th
56. ces vV Show Disconnected Devices About Software MIDI Synthesizer Properties Set Default Properties Ca a a Speaker Setup Choose your configuration lect the speaker setup belo onfiguration on your co 5 3 2 Configuring S PDIF Out The S PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality 1 Connecting a S PDIF Out Cable Connect a S PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S PDIF digital audio signals 2 Configuring S PDIF Out Step 1 While in the operating system right click on the E icon in the notification area and select Playback devices O O A59PM a E gt OM a I poo Step 2 Er Communications On the Playback tab right click on SPDIF Out o select a a l b maae Set as Default Device and then open the Properties P dialog box mE e Step 3 ee SPDIF Out Properties General Supported Formats Levels Advanced Default Format You can go to the Supported Formats tab to select the formats to be decoded or the Advanced tab to select the sample rate and bit depth Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode 6 hi hi bit 48000 Hz DVD Quali hannel 16 bit 88200 Hz Studio Quality channel 16 bit
57. ck disk allocation amount of data and begin the installation of the operating system Step 5 20 aos Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space black stripe along the top Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file B Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 When you see the following message Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 C Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 ag le aeon pew Help 20 AMDB E Computer Management Local Volume J tavout Tupe File System 2 Bh System Toots E J n GIGABYTE Brae Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new TECHNOLOGY a rsa tease P i E _ partition to store the backup image file Sg SSE A enticed Dik 0 I ae a i Basic e C3 kosci 104068 Online Health Healthy Unalog Herthy Copyright 2006 GIGABYTE Technology Co Ltd Step 1 Step 2 Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive When finished go to Disk Management to check data disk allocation Unique Features 62 D Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 ee Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case A GIGABYTE the system breaks down The RESTORE option will not
58. ck link to GIGABYTE s lately developed utilities for users to install You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it Touch BIOS 3TB Unlock pS oo Smart 6 Size 54 41MB GIGABYTE Smart 6 Program Drivers Installation 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 4 1 Xpress Recovery2 D ress Me Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it Supporting NTFS FAT32 and FAT16 file systems Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it Before You Begin e Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive Noe for the operating system Xpress Recovery2 can only back up restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed e As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced 10 GB or more is recommended actual size requirements vary depending on the amount of data e It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed e The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up restored e It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it System Requirements e At least 5
59. configurations e 2 2 ae 3 Ke Line In Mic In Speaker Out e 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out u a s F O SA A a e 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear Font Sai ae peaker out ea orti a E e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out A Configuring Speakers The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system Step 1 Connect your speakers to the corresponding jacks on your computer While in the operating system right click on the EB icon in the notification area and select Playback devices 4 59 PM 13 10 2010 Step 2 Playback Recording Sounds Communications On the Playback tab ensure Speakers is set to the PIEI 1 default playback device Then right click on Speakers and select Configure Speakers Step 3 From the Audio Channels list select Stereo Quadraphonic 5 1 Surround or 7 1 Surround according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up Then follow the on screen instructions to complete Appendix 98 SPDIF Out 33 Creative S Ready Speakers Creative SB X Fi Configure Speakers N efault Device sanaccssnnssssnnsssnssnee d Test HDMI Out A FI ES d Creative SB X F Ready B X Fi Disable Show Disabled Devi
60. ctions for using Q Share After installing Q Share from the motherboard driver disk go to Start gt All Programs gt GIGABY TE gt Q Share exe to launch the Q Share tool Find the Q Share icon fa in the notification area and right click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings Connect Enable Incoming Folder Open Incoming Folder C O ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder C Q ShareFolder Disable Incoming Folder Incoming folder gt en Incoming Folder C Q ShareFolder Q Update Q Share Figure 1 Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions About Q Share Exit Figure 2 Data Sharing Enabled Option Description Connect Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enable Incoming Folder Enables data sharing Disable Incoming Folder Disables data sharing Open Incoming Folder Accesses the shared data folder C Q ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder Changes the data folder to be shared ote C Q ShareFolder Update Q Share Updates Q Share online About Q Share Displays the current Q Share version Exiles Exits Q Share Note This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled 69 Unique Features 4 5 Smart 6 GIGABYTE Smart 6 Note 1 is designed with user friendliness in mind and offers a combination of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier a
61. d 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 three CrossFireX SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots To set up a 2 Way configuration we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots Step 2 Insert the CrossFire Note SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX SLI gold edge connectors on top of the two three cards Step 3 Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot C Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C 1 To Enable CrossFireX Function 5 After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system go to the Catalyst gt Control Center Browse to Performance AMD CrossFireX Configuration O and ensure the Enable CrossFireX check box is selected and click Apply 3 Available combination options are dependent on the number of graphics cards atome you install C 2 To Enable SLI Function oe After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system go to the NVIDIA Set SLI and PhysX Configuration Control Panel Browse to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and Mite ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled m Note The bridge connector s may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for mor
62. d enter the Smart 6 g password Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer Weekday Monday Friday Weekend Saturday Sunday for weekdays and weekends Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit GIGABYTE The Smart TimeLock Alert An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time When the alert appears you can enter the Smart 6 password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the alert If you respond Cancel you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives or the computer will shutdown right away n GIGABYTE A Note 1 When launching Smart 6 for the first time the system will request you to set up a password This password is required when you activate SMART DualBIOS or when you want to make changes to the SMART Recorder or SMART TimeLock settings Note 2 You will not be able to use the Safely Remove Hardware feature in the operating system with SMART Recorder enabled To remove an external storage device unplug it directly from your computer please note that doing so may result in damage to the hardware device or loss of data Note 3 You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users 73 Unique Features 4 6 eXtreme Hard Drive X H D SAND With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive X
63. ddress http www gigabyte com ro e Serbia WEB address http www gigabyte co rs e Kazakhstan WEB address http www gigabyte kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website To submit a technical or non technical Sales Marketing question please link to http ggts gigabyte com tw Then select your language to enter the system Appendix 112
64. de or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash and BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 4 BIOS Update Utilities version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values f e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current 31 BIOS Setup 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots GIGABYTE q s Gi Killer RMATION oi BOOT MENU 2 gt Q FLASH Function Keys Function Keys lt TAB gt POST SCREEN Press the lt Tab gt key to skip the startup Logo To turn off the startup Logo refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 49 lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Pre
65. dware Installation 14 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used Refer to the user s manual for your CPU cooler Peer Step 2 ce Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on Place the cooler atop the CPU aligning the four the surface of the installed CPU mounting screws with the mounting holes on the ILM If your cooler has a fan grill which may cause interference when you tighten the screws remove it first and replace it after tightening the screws Step 3 Step 4 Use one hand to hold the cooler and the other to Finally attach the power connector of the CPU tighten the screws in a diagonal sequence with a cooler to the CPU fan header CPU_FAN on the screw driver Begin tightening a screw with a few motherboard turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite the one you just tightened Then do the same to the other pair Next fully tighten the four screws CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage Bor extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease tape between the the CPU 15 Hardware Installation 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory A e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of th
66. e A Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press lt Enter gt For example from the menu in Figure 3 select 7 Marvell RAID driver For AHCI drive s select Marvell AHCI driver Your system will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk Press any key to exit when finished 1 gt Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system 2 gt Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system 3 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system 4 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system 5 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 32bit system 6 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 64bit system Marvell RAID driver 8 gt Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit Intel Rapid Storage driver for 64bit gt exit Figure 3 Note The X79 SATA RAID AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32 bit To install Windows XP 64 bit search for the installation instructions on the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on our website Appendix 90 Refer to the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process Step 1 Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press lt F6 gt as soon as you see the message Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter Press lt S gt Step 2 Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver and press lt Enter gt Select either the 32 bit or 64 bit items
67. e same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e 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 4 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports 4 Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each channel has one memory socket as following gt gt Channel A DDR3_4 gt gt Channel B DDR3_2 gt Channel C DDR3_1 gt gt Channel D DDR3_3 O00 60 e Dual Channel Mode To enable Dual Channel mode install two memory modules in any two of the four memory sockets e 3 Channel Mode To enable three Channel mode install three memory modules in any three of the four memory sockets e 4 Channel Mode To ena
68. e information about enabling CrossFireX ER Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver SLI technology 19 Hardware Installation USB 2 0 1 1 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 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard CPU Overclcking Button Press this button to overclock your CPU To return to the defaults press this button again BIOS Switch Button The button allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking Press the button to switch between the main BIOS and backup BIOS The green LED indicates the main BIOS is active and the blue LED indicates the backup BIOS is active Clear CMOS Button Use the clearing CMOS button to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed eSATA USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb s and USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Or use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer U
69. e memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket Step 2 The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came t Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot 1 Oak wh Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s Turn on
70. e of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse 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 amp 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 of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement 4 The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must 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 to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycl
71. e switching modes Y Launch console if the console is installed CWWEATIWE 5 3 4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect Encoding Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect ote 1 converts stereo or multichannel audio sources into Dolby Digital DTS Connect format Users can output the encoded signals via a digital output connector such as S PDIF to a home theater system or a digital speaker system that supports Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect playback Step 1 After installing the audio driver go to Start All Programs Creative Sound Blaster X Fi and open the Creative Console Launcher ote 2 Switch to Entertainment Mode Step 2 ENTERTAINMENT MODE On the ENTERTAINMENT MODE screen select Encoder Note 1 DTS Connect is supported on Windows Vista or Default later mowy adti f z o Note 2 The Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect options are also available in the Creative Audio Control Panel 101 Appendix F CREATIVE Step 3 ENTERTAINMENT MODE Enabling Dolby Digital Live Select the Dolby Digital Live option and then click the Settings button on the right to access the next screen On the next screen select the default output device a e Main Display Enabling DTS Connect PAE Select the DTS Connect option To enable DTS Neo PC which can turn 2 channel audio source into multi channel output and allows you to enjoy simulated surround sound through headphones simply click the Settings button on the r
72. ed in a manner that protects human health and 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 When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy 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 electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly 107 Appendix Appendix 108
73. eed control function is supported will depend on the CPU system cooler you install BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a Unique Features Bundled Software 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 Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Support for Smart 6 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive X H D Support for ON OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for 3TB Unlock Support for TouchBlOS Support for Q Share Norton Internet Security OEM version SFO Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Vista XP fim Form Factor E ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 26 4cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Hardware Installation 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler t 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
74. een lt F5 gt Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current menu lt F7 gt Load the optimized BIOS default settings for the current menu lt F8 gt Access the Q Flash utility lt F9 gt Display system information lt F10 gt Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F12 gt Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive lt Esc gt Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus m M I T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds m System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports m BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order advanced features available on the CPU and the primary display adapter Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LAN etc m Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions mM Save amp Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal performance system operations e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference
75. ell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller Figure 2 Click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation M Hide drivers that are not compatible with hardware on this computer M Hide drivers that are not compatible with hardware on this co er Browse Rescan Figure 1 Figure 2 89 Appendix B Installing Windows XP For the Marvell 88SE9172 Mote Before installing Windows XP connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation Without the driver the hard drive s may not be recognized during the Windows setup process First copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk Refer to the methods below Method A e For RAID mode copy all files in the BootDrv Marvell RAID Floppy32 folder to your floppy disk To install Windows 64 Bit copy the files in the Floppy64 folder e For AHCI mode depending on whether you want to install the 32 or 64 bit version copy the files in the AHCI Floppy32 or AHCI Floppy64 folder Method B 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 A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 3 3 Insert the blank formatted disk if you re using a USB floppy disk drive make sure it is designated as driv
76. em ATX_12V_2x Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V Jopa gE 3 GND tlle lele 4 4 GND 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V ATX_12V_2X 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 7 12V 8 12V Es La ATX 12 24 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition a6 1 3 3V 13 3 3V GT 2 3 3V 14 12V oa 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off AG 5 GND 17 GND aa 6 5V 18 GND do 7 GND 19 GND e 8 Power Good 20 5V gg 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V f 10 12V 22 5V e 11 12V Only for 2x12 pinATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 1 ele 13 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pinATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX SS ATX oe Hardware Installation 3 4 CPU_FAN FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 Fan Headers All fan headers on this motherboard are 4 pin and support fan speed control function Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the u
77. em Reinstall other devices one by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully for help Or go to the Support amp Downloads Technical Support page to submit your question Our ER If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local dealer customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible Appendix 106 5 4 3 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 us
78. eshold for the Vcore area The adjustable range is from 120 0 C to 152 0 C Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH A B PWM Thermal Protection Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel A and Channel B memory area The adjustable range is from 120 0 C to 152 0 C Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH C D PWM Thermal Protection Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel C and Channel D memory area The adjustable range is from 120 0 C to 152 0 C Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the CPU PWM frequency The adjustable range is from 200 0KHz to 2500 0KHz Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto IMC PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the IMC PWM frequency The adjustable range is from 200 0KHz to 2500 0KHz Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Vtt PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the CPU Vtt PWM frequency The adjustable range is from 200 0KHz to 2500 0KHz Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH A B PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the PWM frequency for Channel A and Channel B memory The adjustable range is from 200 0KHz to 2500 0KHz Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR
79. for your games to obtain the most realistic gaming experience Step Go to Start All Programs Creative Alchemy to launch Creative Alchemy On the left panel select the game for which you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to the right panel You will see the EAX effects are enabled when the game is launched CREATIVE Appendix 100 Sound Blaster X Fi Sound Blaster X Fi provides users with three different modes of operation Users are able to customize their audio settings for different scenarios For details on how to use each function click the help icon iil on the top right corner of the screen to open the help file Go to Start All Programs Creative Sound Blaster X Fi ENTERTAINMENT MODE to open the Creative Console Launcher To toggle between different modes click the Mode icon on the move swrrcrer Current Mode Entertainment Mode bottom left corner of the screen to open the MODE SWITCHER e Audio Creation Mode Optimizes settings for audio production such as sound recording and mixing e Entertainment Mode Optimizes settings for movies sound tracks and music playback e Game Mode Optimizes settings for 3D audio and EAX effects in games Sele ct this imode for the highest quality music and m pey experience Audio DYD Video MPS a and WMA fies iil nta age ofthe pares ced audio processing capabilites see superior sonic per antares or is recommended that you Teala udio application games befor
80. h Options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM Default EFl Compatible ROM 49 BIOS Setup gt Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards gt gt PCle Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display Default gt gt PCle Slot2 Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display gt gt PCle Slot3 Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display gt Limit CPUID Maximum ote 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 Execute Disable Bit Note Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel 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 ON gt Intel R VT d ote Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default ON
81. he 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 45 BIOS Setup CPU Vcore Dram Channel A B Voltage Dram Channel C D Voltage 5V 12V CPU VTT Displays the current system voltages CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Displays current CPU Chipset temperature System Temperature 2nd System Temperature 3rd System Temperature Displays current system temperatures detected by each system temperature sensor on the motherboard CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed Displays current CPU system fan speeds 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 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 gt F CPU FAN Fail Warning 1st 2nd SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU fan or system fans FAN1 FAN2 connectors are not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your syste
82. herboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it C EE For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio _J il Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 9 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC i 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2R 3 MIC Power 19 A 4 ACZ DET 4 NC 5 LINE2 R 5 Line Out R E 6 GND 6 NC z 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 INC 8 NoPin 8 NoPin 9 LINE2 L 9 Line Out L a 10 GND 10 NC 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 e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously 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 e 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 fr
83. ices Step 2 Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound video and game controllers If yes please disable this device If not skip this step Step 3 Then go back to My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System devices and right click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall Step 4 In Device Manager right click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE s website to install For more details go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on our website and search for onboard HD audio driver Appendix 104 5 4 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem Turn off the power Remove all peripherals connecting cables and power cord etc Make sure the motherboard does not short circuit with the chassis or other metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit No The problem is verified and solved Secure the CPU cooler Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the onthe CPU Connect the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly CP
84. ight of DTS Neo PC and enter the next screen to enable this feature Then select Cinema Mode or Music Mode Or if you want to encode your audio into DTS digital format and output it from your DTS compatible device such as a home theater system or a digital speaker system click the Settings button on the right of DTS Interactive to enable this feature and select your output device pe e Main Display Appendix 102 5 3 5 Configuring Audio Recording After installing the audio driver go to Start All Programs Creative Sound Blaster X Fi and open the Creative Console Launcher Switch to Audio Creation Mode Step 2 In the Recorder section at the right bottom of the AUDIO CREATION MODE screen select the record format and Click to begin the recording To stop the recording click Step 3 Enter the name of the recording file and then specify where you want to save it Then click Save to complete 103 Appendix 5 4 Troubleshooting 5 4 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website O In the BIOS Setup program why are some BIOS options missing Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST In the Main Menu press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt to show the advanced options Why is the light of my keyboard optical
85. ing to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds BIOS Setup 46 Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C gt Miscellaneous Settings M I T Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support lt gt sochronous Support ellei A aia BIOS Features DualBlOS ae Peripherals Enabled Power Management __ B3DBI0S English 3a Save amp Exit Q F lash Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Default Enabled 47 BIOS Setup fej ey ai e DualBIOS E R P ae J BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit R 3D BIOS English Q Flash Genuine Intel R CPU 3 20GHZ Administrator This section provides information on your CPU memory motherboard model and BIOS version You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually se
86. ith the same account name and password that you use to login the operating system If you did not set the account password before click Login to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly Please note that if you set the hard drive s to IDE or AHCI mode it is normal that you will not see the hard drive s in the Marvell Storage Utility Appendix 88 5 1 3 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install the operating system A Installing Windows 7 Vista The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system Step 1 Boot from the Windows 7 Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When you arrive at the Where do you want to install Windows screen select Load Driver Step 2 Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver The locations of the drivers are as follows For the Intel X79 RAID AHCI driver for Windows 32 Bit BootDrv iRST 32Bit RAID AHCI driver for Windows 64 Bit BootDrv iRST 64Bit For the Marvell 88SE9172 RAID driver for Windows 32 bit BootDrv Marvell RAID i386 RAID driver for Windows 64 bit BootDrv Marvell RAID amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32 bit BootDrv Marvell AHCI Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64 bit BootDrv Marvell AHCI Floppy64 Step 3 For Intel X79 select Intel R C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Controller Figure 1 For Marvell 88SE9172 select Marv
87. ivers D Now Loading Please wait 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 C X79 Series ypa x Rel ai Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically smart start page for browser that combines your most visited web sites your history your and your real time news feed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience md _ Intel R Management Engine Software ersion 7 1 21 1134 This utility installs INF files that inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as PCI Express or USB interface when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation e Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers e After Xpress Install installs all of the drivers a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities Click Yes to automatically install the utilitie
88. llows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information letting users read their system related information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune 6 Interface BOOSE pen a al BCLK CPU 4 00 GHz CPU 4 BCLK 100 MHz BCLK Boost Level Default G az0cH Leel1 E Levez o G 426 Level 3 ED 101 GIGABYTE Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard hatamu The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module s You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information Kr Se The Tuner tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages e Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance ote 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 e Easy mode provides information on CPU memory e Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders e Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile txt file e Load allows you to load previous settings
89. llows you to adjust V droop at different levels The higher the V droop value the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V droop following Intel specifications Default gt gt 0 00mOQ 6 00mQ Adjusts the V droop value Vcore Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the Vcore for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 500 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Vtt Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the CPU Vtt voltage for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 500 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto IMC Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the IMC voltage for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 500 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH A B Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel Aand Channel B memory voltage for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 500 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH C D Over Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel C and Channel D memory voltage for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 500 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatical
90. lues such as CPU temperature cooling fan speeds CPU VCore and system temperature e Control System Status Control The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart power off D Restart C Power OFF suspend and hibernate options Lz Suspend 2 Hibernate Note 1 Supported on Windows 7 Vista and XP For Windows XP be sure to update Internet Explorer to version 7 0 or later When using Cloud OC make sure the Internet connection is normal Cloud OC will be unable to connect to the remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is in power off standby or hibernation mode Note 2 Bluetooth PAN Personal Area Network support is required Note 3 Available functions may differ by motherboard model 75 Unique Features 4 8 TouchBlOS TouchBlOS allows you to configure your BIOS settings in Windows environment with a click of your mouse and a touch of your screen The TouchBlOS Interface GIGABYTE Button Information Table Button Description Description M Allows you to change CPU ratio BCLK memory speed Vcore and memory voltages Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features Allows you to configure Integrated Peripherals settings Allows you to configure Power Management settings AN Enables QuickBoost utility Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike Loads O
91. ly configure this setting Default Auto Vcore Current Protection Allows you to set the current limit on the Vcore for over current protection in terms of percentage The adjustable range is from 40 0 to 128 0 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Vtt Current Protection Allows you to set the current limit on the CPU Vit voltage for over current protection in terms of percentage The adjustable range is from 50 0 to 160 0 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto IMC Current Protection Allows you to set the current limit on the IMC voltage for over current protection in terms of percentage The adjustable range is from 50 0 to 160 0 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 43 BIOS Setup gt DDR CH A B Current Protection Allows you to set the current limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over current protection in terms of percentage The adjustable range is from 50 0 to 160 0 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH C D Current Protection Allows you to set the current limit on Channel C and Channel D memory voltage for over current protection in terms of percentage The adjustable range is from 50 0 to 160 0 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Vcore PWM Thermal Protection Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection thr
92. m and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS default settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 4 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 4 Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load and then press lt Enter gt to complete 55 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 56 e Before installing the drivers first install the operating system EB e After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 1 Installing Chipset Dr
93. m requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 1st System Fan Speed Control FAN1 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function for the system fan connected to FAN1 connector and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 2nd System Fan Speed Control FAN2 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function for the system fan connected to FAN2 connector and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds accord
94. motherboard CPU socket e Before installing the CPU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from A the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU e To protect the socket contacts do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed Lever A viet LALIN Push the lever closest to the unlock marking e Push the lever closest to the lock marking a below referred as lever A down and away from below referred as lever B down and away from the socket to release it the socket Then lift the lever Gently press lever A to allow the load plate to rise Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers Align Open the load plate Note DO NOT touch the the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one socket contacts after the load plate is opened corner of the CPU socket or align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and carefully insert the CPU into the socket vertically Step 5 oo o Step 6 Once the CPU is properly inserted carefully replace Finally secure lever A under its retention tab to the load plate Then secure lever B under its retention complete the installation of the CPU tab The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging the lever Remove the cover Save the cover properly and always replace it when the CPU is not installed Har
95. n Enables or disables emulation of I O ports 64h and 60h This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards mice in MS DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices Default Enabled 51 BIOS Setup USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices You can configure how each device is going to be treated For example you can emulate a USB flash drive as a floppy disk drive Default Auto gt Marvell ATA Controller Configuration GIGABYTE cs amp sa ees Se gt N E oe AS a iors mmm ht Peripherals Marvell ATA Controller Configuration GSATA Controller SATA Porto Not Present SATA Porti Not Present GSATA Controller Marvell 88SE9172 Chip GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode gt gt IDE Mode mode oo DualBIOS a GI 3D BIOS English Q F lash AHCI Mode AHCI Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE gt gt RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers AHCI Mode 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 Default Disables the SATA controllers GSATA
96. n the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Any Key Press any key to turn on the system gt gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled lf enabled set the date and time as following gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt Wake up hour minute second 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 ACPI Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend gt gt S1 CPU Stop Clock Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 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 53 BIOS Setup gt gt S3 Suspend to RAM Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 sleep state 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 Default gt gt Suspend Disabled Disables this function High Precision Event Timer Note Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Wind
97. nd smarter PC system management Smart 6 allows you to speed up system performance reduce boot up time manage a secure platform and recover specified files easily with a click of the mouse button GIGABYTE OR SMART SMART GR SMART QuickBoot QuickBoost Recovery2 OG Sf gt SMARTY gt S SMART oe L SMART i BIT 1 0 5 ecorder TimeLock SS Se V Oe ua imeLoc eee SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot up process and shortens the waiting time for entering the operating system delivering greater efficiency for daily use Tx Smart QuickBoot ss Instructions Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS G Smart QuickBoot QuickBoot item and then click Save to save the settings BIOS QuickBoot OS QuickBoot M Enable Enable SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike users simply click on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance Instructions Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for o Smart QuickBoost the changes to take effect CPU 3 20 GHz CPU 3 30 GHz CPU 3 50 GHz BCLK 100 MHz BCLK 100 MHz BCLK 100 MHz EB Whether all SMART 6 functions are supported depends on the motherboard model Unique Features 70 SMART Rec
98. o lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio 1 Core Active 6 Core Active Note Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Turbo Power Limit Watts Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 3 BIOS Setup CPU Core Enabled Note 1 Allows you to determine the number of CPU cores you want to enable Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology te 1 Allows you to determine whether to enable Hyper Threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function This feature only works for operating systems that support
99. ommended that the frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency This value is determined by multiplying the Processor Base Clock value by the CPU Clock Ratio value BIOS Setup 36 gt Advanced CPU Core Features GIGABYTE DualBIOS o Fa AS S ab A gt System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M 1I 7 Advanced Frequency Settings Advanced CPU Core Features 3D BIOS English Q F lash CPU Clock Ratio 32 32 CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings under the two items above are synchronous to that under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Real Time CPU Ratio Control in OS Note Enabled allows you to make real time changes to the CPU clock ratio in your operating system but the Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will become unavailable Set this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup Default Disabled Intel R Turbo Boost Technology ote Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Aut
100. ont panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer EY e The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97 11 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 cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expansion card Pin No Definition S 1 SPDIFO l 2 GND oal omn CaA EEEE ico Hardware Installation 28 12 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional US
101. oot Option 2 The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type For example only hard drive defined as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI String Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64 bit select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64 bit installation disk and is prefixed with UEFI string Hard Drive CD DVD ROM Drive Floppy Drive Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type such as hard drives optical drives floppy disk drives and devices that support Boot from LAN function etc Press lt Enter gt on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to launc
102. or AHCI Mode fej ley aie DualBIOS s aM M I T System BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit R 3D BIOS English Q Flash Intel SATA Controller Mode RAID Mode Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Figure 1 Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and FB The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard the BIOS version Appendix 78 C Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter 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 which says Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 2 Press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM 3 0 0 1184 Copyright C 2003 11 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB Non RAID Disk i ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB Non RAID Disk Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 2 Step 2 After you press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt the MAIN
103. ou from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS EIOS BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the BIOS 4 2 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g g1assas2 f1 to your USB flash drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During the POST press the lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the lt F8 gt 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 SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction Unique Features 64 B Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q Flash use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute 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 USB flash drive S
104. overy 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed Smart Recovery 2 mX Smart Recovery 2 Settings Select the source and destination partitions Backup Name Free Space Oldest Backup Latest Backup Next Backup No backup destination Recovery Recover your file from the backup image Recover your computer from the backup image File Recovery System Recovery GIGABYTE Select the backup source Drive Eh WDC W0800 D 22LSA0 ATA Device MoE CAL MAD EAL 0 HDs722580VLSA80 ATA Device o FA New Volume Total Space u 74 529GB 34 081GB 40 349GB 76 692GB 76 689GB Destination Select the backup destination Drive GE WDC WD800 D 22LSA0 ATA Device DS EAT I E DUCE HDS722580VLSA80 ATA Device o FA New Volume Pictures The Smart Recovery 2 main menu Button Function Settings Allows you to select the source and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Recovery Allows you to recover your files from the backup image System Allows you to recover your system from the backup Recovery image e Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system e You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time
105. ows 7 Vista operating system Default Enabled Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt gt 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 ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Note Supported on Windows 7 Vista operating system only BIOS Setup 54 2 8 Save amp Exit Setup eile7i i aie DualBIOS BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management R R 3D BIOS Engrish Q Flash Save amp Exit Setup Save amp Exit Setup Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Exit Without Saving Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this ite
106. press x16 slots running at x16 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 For optimum performance if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x8 PCIEX8 All PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3 0 standard 2 x PCI Express x1 slots All PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard 1x PCI slot EN Multi Graphics O Technology Support for 3 Way 2 Way AMD CrossFireX NVIDIA SLI technology The PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 slots operate at up to x8 mode when 3 Way AMD CrossFireX NVIDIA SLI is enabled Storage Interface Chipset 2x SATA 6Gb s connectors SATA3 0 SATA3 1 supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb s devices 4x SATA 3Gb s connectors SATA2 2 SATA2 5 supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb s devices Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb s and SATA 3Gb s channels the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected Hardware Installation Storage Interface 2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips 2 x SATA 6Gb s connectors GSATA3 6 GSATA3 7 supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb s devices 2 x eSATA 6Gb s connectors eSATA USB Combo on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb s devices Support for RAID 0 and RAID
107. ptimized Defaults Displays system health status including system temperature fan speeds and voltage values Enables BIOS utility to update the BIOS Unique Features S76 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard 22 2 23 24 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest Number of hard Number of hard drives Size ofthe drive drives 1 Size of drives 2 Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes To configure SATA hard drive s follow the steps below A Install SATA hard drive s in your computer B Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup C Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS ete 1 D Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system Note 2 Before you begin Please prepare e Atleast 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 e Windows 7 Vista XP te 3 setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB floppy disk drive needed during Windows XP installation Not 3 e Anempty formatted floppy disk needed during Windows XP installation ote 3 5 1 1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers A Installing SATA hard drive s in your com
108. puter Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard refer to Chapter 1 Hardware Installation to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port For example on this motherboard the SATA3 0 1 Nete4 and SATA2 2 3 4 5 ports are supported by the X79 Chipset 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 on the SATA controller Note 2 Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode Note 3 The X79 SATA RAID AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32 bit To install Windows XP 64 bit search for the installation instructions on the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on our website Note 4 When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb s and SATA 3Gb s channels the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected T1 Appendix 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 lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test To create RAID set Intel SATA Controller Mode under the Peripherals menu to RAID Mode Figure 1 AHCI mode by default If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE Mode
109. r 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 com ponents such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the compute
110. r 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 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA2011 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU Q Chipset 2 Intele X79 Express Chipset R Memory 4 x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Due to Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB 4 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz memory modules Support for non ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile XMP memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules Audio gt 1 x Creative CA20K2 chip Support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect Support for X Fi Xtreme Fidelity and EAX Advanced HD 5 0 technologies High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN y Expansion Slots 1 x Bigfoot Killer E2100 chip 10 100 1000 Mbit 1 x Marvell 88E1118R phy 2 x PCI Ex
111. ram GIGABYTE e BCLK and frequen ry multipliers The above photos are reference only V SYSTEM BIOS FEATURES PERIPHERALS POWER MANAGEMENT SAVE AND EXIT y AS i R B The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program press arrow keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want Sample BIOS Version F3a GIGABYTE DualBIOS Setup Menus Switch to 3D ee CE ye ose Enter Q Flash BIOS Screen J Sets the system boot iar Select Default Language Boot Option 2 Hard Drive BBS Priorities _ Help a Screen LOGO Show erate PCI ROM Priority FI Com j Init Display First CIESSE Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled L1C xecute Disable Bit nter ec lization Technology f ge Opt Intel R VT d Disabled 3 i l Function Keys Copyright C 2011 America fegatrend Configuration Items Current Settings 33 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys lt gt lt gt gt Move the selection bar to select a setup menu lt T gt lt J gt Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu lt Enter gt Execute command or enter a menu lt gt lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt gt lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F1 gt Switch to 3D BIOS scr
112. rasion st bost Q o sine 95 Appendix 5 2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager The Bigfoot Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to configure your network settings It also displays your system information and CPU memory usage After installing the LAN driver you can access the Bigfoot Killer Network Manager in Start All Programs Bigfoot Networks Killer Network Manager or right click on the icon in the notification area Note 9 Overview This page allows you to view your system information and check the current status of your network connection PC Monitor This page monitors and logs your system performance You can click View Type to select an time to view Configuring How Applications Access the Internet From the function menu on the left click the Applications tab On the Applications configuration screen te2 you can set the priority for an application or online game to use the bandwidth to access the Internet Icons of the currently running applications and games will be displayed in color The Killer Network Manager automatically assigns online games to Priority 1 Highest 3 To change the priority click an application or game and use the drop down menu below the application s game s icon to select a priority level Appendix 96 You can change the upload and download bandwidth for each application as well Click the application yo
113. s Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later e For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later After installing the SP1 or later if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager please remove the question mark by right clicking your mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2 0 driver ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed 5 Drivers Installation 3 2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it 4 K 9 56 GIGABYTE Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it 3 3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE s application guides content descriptions for this driver disk and the mother board manuals e Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility Drivers Installation 58 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 TKS Se GIGABYTE comet GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO
114. s 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 X79 Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Restart your computer e Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility appears press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility MAIN MENU DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB WDC WD800JD 22LS WD WMAM9W736333 111 7GB Step 2 Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears indicating that an automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system You can access Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise from All Programs in the Start menu You will see that the status of the array displays as Rebuilding 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 Ra A MAIN MENU re RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes JID AENG Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID 1 Mirror N
115. se of a 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 Pin No Definition CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 1 Pin No Definition FAN1 FAN4 1 GND 2 12V Speed Control j 3 Sense 4 Reserve FAN2 FAN3 ing may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang j e Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheat e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 5 BAT 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 a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost
116. sh Ma Flash UY CEA DAANA TA me 0 50m libration 0 00m2 ne Calibration 0 00MR 400 0mY lect Item 400 0m 400 0m 400 400 41 BIOS Setup GIGABYTE DualBIOS Ge rD 9g 3 ne bad y j n s y Pa System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M 1 T Advanced Voltage Settings 3D Power Control R 3D BIOS Mengisi Q F lash DDR CH C D PWM Switch Rate PWM Phase Control Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU load The power saving levels are from lowest to highest eXm Perf Extreme Performance High Perf High Performance Balanced Perf Performance Mid PWR Mid Power and Lite PWR Light Power Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Vcore Voltage Response Allows you to configure the response time for Vcore changes using four preset levels b gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Standard Extreme Selects Standard Fast Turbo or Extreme which represents different levels of the response time for Vcore changes Vcore Loadline Calibration mQ Allows you to configure Vcore Load Line Calibration This item allows you to adjust the V droop value The higher the V droop value the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V droop following Intel specifications Default gt gt
117. sion on the POST screen Step 5 During the POST press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save amp Exit screen and press lt Enter gt to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults fei ey aie DualBlOS Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 6 Select Save amp Exit Setup and press lt Enter gt And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The procedure is complete after the system restarts Unique Features 66 4 2 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility A Before You Begin 1 In Windows close all applications and TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update 2 During the BIOS update process ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start 3 Do not use the G O M GIGABYTE Online Management function when using BIOS 4 GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing Using BIOS UJ Bi0s eee Flash Memory Size BIOS Sign on Message BIOS Vendor eae PF Load cmos detautt atter BIOS update HH Ciear Dmi data Poo
118. ss the lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the lt F9 gt key to display your system information lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key lt 1 gt or the down arrow key lt 4 gt to select the first boot device then press lt Enter gt to accept The system will boot from the device immediately 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 lt END gt Q FLASH Press the lt End gt key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first BIOS Setup 32 2 2 The Main Menu A The 3D BIOS Screen On GIGABYTE s uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration For example pass your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to configure CPU memory frequency memory timings and voltage settings For more detailed configuration items you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press lt F1 gt to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program If a mouse is not connected the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup Prog
119. t the system time System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all gt ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel X79 Chipset BIOS Setup 48 2 5 BIOS Features fei ley aie DualBIOS MRS a oe Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit I 3D BIOS English Q Flash Boot Option 1 UEFI U USB 2 0 Disabled Enabled EFT Com Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices For example you can set hard drive as the first priority Boot Option 1 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority B
120. tallation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt to enter BIOS Setup or lt Space gt to continue Figure 3 Press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt to enter the RAID setup utility Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter BIOS Version 1 0 1 0025 PCIe x2 5 0Gbps Mode RAID Virtual Disks No Virtual Disk Physical Disks Adapter 0 Port Disk Name Size VEREN SO SATA WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s S1 SATA WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s Press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt to enter BIOS Setup or lt Space gt to continue_ Figure 3 Appendix 84 On the main screen of the RAID setup utility Figure 4 use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Adapter Devices Adapter 0 1B4B 91A2 1 0 1 0025 00 0A RAIDO RAID1 ENTER SPACE Select ESC Back Exit Figure 4 Create a RAID Array Step 1 On the main screen press lt Enter gt on the RAID tab Then the RAID Config menu appears Figure 5 Press lt Enter gt on the Create VD item Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Adapter RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER SPACE Select ESC Back Exit Figure 5 85 Appendix Step 2 The next screen displays the two h
121. tep 1 1 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer In the main menu of Q Flash select Update BIOS From Drive e The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file e Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16 12 file system e Ifthe BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select Flash Disk Q Flash Utility v1 00 Model Name Gl1 Assassin 2 BIOS Version Fl BIOS Date 08 23 2011 Flash Type Size MXIC 25L6465E 6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Select Device Flash Disk 3 Select the BIOS update file A Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model Step 2 The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears select Yes to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process e Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS e Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete select Reboot to reboot the system Q Flash BIOS update is completed Power off Reboot 65 Unique Features Step 4 After the system reboots you will see the new BIOS ver
122. tures Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit M I T Advanced Memory Settings 3D BIOS English G Flash a Extreme Memory Profile X M P Extreme Memory Profile X M P Note System Memory Multiplier SPD Memory Frequency Mhz The settings under the three items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels gt gt Normal Lets the system operate at its basic performance level gt gt Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level Default gt Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving and memory timing settings below to be configurable Options are Auto default Quick Expert Profile DDR Voltage When using anon XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled this item will display as 1 50V When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile1 or Profile2 this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used Note This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature 39 BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system
123. u want and move the cursor to the arrow on the right end of the bar When the cursor changes to a double headed arrow drag it to change the bandwidth Bandwidth Testing After installing the LAN driver from the motherboard driver disk and restarting your computer the Bigfoot Killer Network Manager screen will automatically appear The Bandwidth Test dialog box will pop up notifying you that the Killer Network Manager will begin to measure the speed your Internet service provider provides Click Start to begin testing make sure your computer has been connected to the Internet Advanced This page allows you to configure advanced features such as select the information to be displayed on the Overview page or change application settings o r oa om s B ro a oO s sm z H TES Note 1 For more instructions on using the Bigfoot Killer Network Manager click the help icon J on the top right corner of the screen to open the Help file Note 2 In case Application Control is disabled you can go to the Application configuration screen to enable it under Global Application Control Note 3 If your online game is not assigned to Priority 1 you can change the priority manually 97 Appendix 5 3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5 3 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard supports 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio i O a li Refer to the following for multi channel speaker iiH
124. uring SATA controller and RAID 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 lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST To create RAID go to Peripherals and set GSATA Controller on the Marvell ATA Controller Configuration submenu to RAID Mode Figure 2 AHCI mode by default If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode GIGABYTE DualBIOS x aN KO 9 A BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit R 3D BIOS English Q F lash Enabled RAID Mode Enabled 7 Marvell ATA Controller Configuration Figure 1 The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and FB The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard the BIOS version 83 Appendix GIGABYTE DualBIOS GQ 3D BIOS WeEngTisH n Ma Filas Select an operative mode for ATA SATA Porto controller SATA Porti GSATA Controller C GSATA Controller RAID Mode Figure 2 The first GSATA Controller item controls the GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors The second GSATA Controller item controls the eSATA ports on the back panel Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup C Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed to the ins
125. ut 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 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 FB In addition to the default speakers settings the audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration in Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio 21 Hardware Installation 1 8 Internal Connectors S 7 Famer E Bs 11 14 12 9 15 4 1 ATX_12V_2X 9 F PANEL 2 ATX 10 F AUDIO 3 CPU FAN 11 SPDIF_O 4 FAN1 2 3 4 12 F
126. ve selected the stripe block size press lt Enter gt Tnte A z T on R a AN OW 0 1184 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Volume0 RAIDO Stripe Select Disks 111 7 GB Create Volume HELP The following are typical values RAIDO 128KB RAID10 64KB RAIDS 64KB ESC Previous Menu Figure 5 Appendix 80 Step 5 Enter the array capacity and press lt Enter gt Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Figure 6 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 111 7 GB WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Figure 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 R Ti Intel R MAIN MENU Cre 2AID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes JID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 128KB 223 6GB Yes Physical Devices 1D Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329IX 111 7GB Figure T
127. your computer If necessary go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card s Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system e Installing a Graphics Card Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock Removing the Card Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot Hardware Installation 18 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX NVIDIA SLI Configuration A System Requirements The 2 Way CrossFireX and 2 Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7 Vista XP operating systems The 3 Way CrossFireX and 3 Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems A CrossFireX SLI supported motherboard with two three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver Two three CrossFireX SLI ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver Current GPUs that support 3 Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800 HD 4800 HD 5800 series and AMD Radeon HD 6800 and HD 6900 series Current GPUs that support 3 Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX 8800 Ultra 9800 GTX GTX 260 GTX 280 GTX 470 GTX 480 GTX 570 GTX 580 and GTX 590 series CrossFire Note SLI bridge connectors A power supply with sufficient power is recommende

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