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GA-A75-UD4H User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-A75UD4H-1002R - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-A75-UD4H Jun. 10, 2011 Motherboard GA-A75-UD4H Jun. 10, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 3
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 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 4
-UD4H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-A75-UD4H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 5
57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-A75-UD4H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 7
GA-A75-UD4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB3 SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN VGA_DVI ATX_12V Socket FM1 Etron EJ168 ATX DP_HDMI_SPDIF PWR_FAN ESATA_1394_USB USB30_LAN AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 GA-A75-UD4H COM TPM DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 iTE DDR3_1 IT8720 SATA3_4 CODEC PCIEX1_2 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 8
GA-A75-UD4H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x8 or AMD APU DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2400 (O.C.)/1866/ 1600/1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 Switch Switch Dual Channel Memory DVI-D HDMI DisplayPort PCI Express Bus LAN UMI 3 PCI - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, APU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 10
Product Specifications APU ŠŠ FM1 Socket: - AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD A75 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to Windows - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 11
up to 1 SATA 6Gb/s device * Actual transfer rate is dependent on the device being connected. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD USB ŠŠ Chipset: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 13
that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) • memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the APU A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket FM1 Socket - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 14
below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket. • Before installing the APU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the APU. • Do not force the APU into the APU socket. The APU cannot fit in if oriented - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 15
the APU cooler on the APU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the APU cooler to the APU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 16
. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 17
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 19
following instructions on configuring a Dual Graphics system. A. System Requirements - AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 20
Link DVI mode is enabled (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," "IGX Configuration," for more information). Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 21
(or better) below. Processor: AMD A series/AMD E2 series APU Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1333 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 22
port multiplier. The AMD A75 Chipset supports RAID function. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 23
devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 24
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 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 25
PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 26
with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A75 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3_1 7 7 SATA3_0 G.QBOFM G.QBOFM - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 27
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 28
panel audio module, refer1 to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansionPCcIaerpdosw)erfocorndneigctiotar l(SaAuTAd)i(oX5o8uAt-pOuCt) from your motherboard the manual for your expan- sion card. Pin - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 29
Pin No. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ DB_PORT BIOS 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 30
13) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please con- BUG tact the local dealer. RT Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 31
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 32
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latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 34
appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-A75-UD4H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2011-Llano - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 35
BIOS Version: F1b) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS : Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 36
before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 37
(C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore Auto 1.3750V Item configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 38
) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 39
Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency(MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 40
simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 41
is from -0.600V to +0.600V. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.600V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.600V. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 42
None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 43
system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 44
the MB AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU >) to move it up or down on the list. Press to exit this menu when finished supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 45
is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 46
IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command settings. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 47
General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect ... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 48
/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 49
PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) ErP Support [Instant-off] [Enabled] [Disabled] signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 49 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 50
power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Power , power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 51
to the motherboard CI header. CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 52
FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 53
try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 54
1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 55
2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Set Supervisor Password Integrated - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 56
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install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. 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 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 58
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 59
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 60
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. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 61
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard it. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 62
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 63
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 64
, 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 key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-A75-UD4H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 65
hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . 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 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 66
Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 67
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 68
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 69
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 70
When this limit is reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions for copying files/folders from a backup: To browse through your backups /folder you wish to copy and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit their contents. (Note - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 71
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 72
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Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 74
Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 75
C. Configuring RAID set 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 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 76
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization Fast Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 77
where you will see the newlycreated array. 9. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 77 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 78
View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned. Option ROM Utility (c) - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 79
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 - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 80
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: • For the AMD A75 Chipset, copy all files in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to your floppy disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 81
install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you to 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. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 82
in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then install the AMD RAID Utility (go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select AMD RAID Utility to install). Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 83
audio driver. For manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 84
the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 85
5-2-2 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 the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 86
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 87
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 88
Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 89
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 90
driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 91
. Secure the CPU cooler No on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 92
verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. Appendix - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 93
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H | User Manual - Page 96
.com.ro • Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.rs • 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. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical
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GA-A75-UD4H
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-A75UD4H-1002R