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... the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For ... the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updatingmotherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:
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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation...53
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 Installing Chipset Drivers ...53 Application Software ...54 Technical Manuals...54 Contact ...55 System ...55 Download Center ...56 New Utilities ...56
Chapter 4 Unique Features...57
4-1 4-2 Xpress Recovery2 ...57 BIOS Update Utilities ...60
4-2-1 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...60 ...
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... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) ...
Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor
j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical ...
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... guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. ...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to ... go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system....
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..., pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. j Only for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by ...
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... module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audiosoftware in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." ... 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. Hardware Installation - 24 -
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... press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-... user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash...
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... 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) ... attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Allows you to set a delay time ... not a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration,...
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Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals [IDE] [... AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storagedriver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native ... cannot be shared with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do ...
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... you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item ...Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set ...
Green LAN
SMART LAN
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start... 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated.
BIOS Setup
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...install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboarddriver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen...Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later....
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3-2
Application Software
This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it.
3-3
Technical Manuals
This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboardmanuals.
DriversInstallation
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Download Center
To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
3-7
New Utilities
This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to ...
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...recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may... drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
Installation and Configuration:
Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. InstallingWindows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive
Step 1: Click Drive options.
Step 2: Click ...
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...™? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from...Before You Begin
1. 2. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. Extract...An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. H55M-S2V E1 ...: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : ...
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.... Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manuallydownload the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Update the BIOS without ...
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... read their system-related information without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 Interface
Tabs Information
Tab
The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.
Function
The Memory tab provides information on the...sound file (.wav file). (Note) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) ...
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..., you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources.
Directions for using Q-Share
After installing Q-Share from the motherboarddriver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in the notification ...
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... to change the function for each jack through the audiodriver.
Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In
• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic ... time.
A. Configuring Speakers
(The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audiodriver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click ...
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... the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audiodriver from the motherboarddriver disk or download the audiodriver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audiodriver." Q: ...