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GA-EX58-UD3R LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 100 12ME-EX58UD3R-100R - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EX58-UD3R Dec. 17, 2008 Motherboard GA-EX58-UD3R Dec. 17, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 3
set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 4
GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EX58-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 7
GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 R_USB USB_LAN LGA1366 CPU_FAN ATX PHASE LED PWR_FAN GA-EX58-UD3R AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 (Note) Intel® X58 DDR3_1 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_4 RTL8111D PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_I CODEC NB_FAN PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCIEX16_2 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 8
-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111D x1 x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 LGA1366 Processor CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2000/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory QPI Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard, CPU or memory. motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set problem related to the use of - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 10
CPU QPI Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7 series processor in the LGA 1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s North Bridge: Intel® X58 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 11
drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 12
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 13
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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 14
one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 16
installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual/3 Channel mode/performance. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 17
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 18
expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 19
USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 20
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." GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 21
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. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 22
power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 23
fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 24
, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 39 1 40 2 GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 25
are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND GSATA2_1 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 26
power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 27
status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 28
supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 29
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 digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 30
7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and that the cable is securely connected. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 31
local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 32
LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more details. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 33
that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 34
device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 35
-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 36
the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 37
the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 38
. The C3/C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 39
. Options are: Auto (default), x36, x44, x48, Slow Mode. UnCore Frequency Allows you to set the UnCore frequency. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x48. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item appears only if you - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 40
: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. The adjustable range is from - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 41
(X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Profile1 Disables this function. (Default) Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 42
>>>>> Channel A/B/C Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 6~16. tRCD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 43
Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel Channel A Reads Followed by Reads x Different DIMMs 6 x Different Ranks 5 x On The Same Rank 1 >>>>> Channel Safe Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B/C Writes - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 44
(default), 1~8. On The Same Rank Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Writes Followed by Writes Different DIMMs Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. Different Ranks Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. On The Same Rank Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 45
-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Voltage Control Ch CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 46
CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCIE The default is Auto. QPI PLL The default is Auto. IOH Core The default is Auto. ICH default is Auto. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-C Address VRef. The default is Auto. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 47
A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 48
only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 49
system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 50
. PEG3 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 50 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 51
AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver be shared with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 52
to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 53
10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 54
resumed at any time. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 55
entering the password to clear the password settings. AC Back Function Determines Memory The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 55 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 56
to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 56 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 57
pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 57 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 58
from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 59
(C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated PeripheralEs nter Password: Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 60
Setup Abandon all Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 61
to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 62
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. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 62 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 63
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 64
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 65
MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later, Windows® Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 66
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: 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 67
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. F. - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 68
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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 69
key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 70
Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 71
. 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-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 72
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. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 73
Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time. Meter Mode - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 74
Update (Check for the latest utility version) 17 CPU CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set reset to zero. (Note 5) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 75
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 76
and over 300 MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored. Shadow copies are read-only so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 77
do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 78
Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 79
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, - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 80
RAID level (Figure 4). There are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 Set the stripe block size (Figure 5) if necessary. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press . Intel GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 81
cancel (Figure 6). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights BIOS utility, press or select Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/ACHI driver - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 82
to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 83
to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI, depending on your need. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 84
RAID Disk Drive List ] [TAB]-Switch Window []-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 84 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 85
Figure 4). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name BIOS or OS. []-Move Cursor [DEL,BS]-Delete Character [ENTER]-Next Figure 4 [ESC]-Abort The Create New RAID block displays all the items that need to be set - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 86
RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Create RAID on the select HDD(Y/N)?Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING []-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 87
the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 88
[ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 88 - [ESC]-Abort - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 89
Vista, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Step 1: Insert the prepared - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 90
the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Figure - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 91
support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) AHCI - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 92
following directory: \BootDrv\iMSM\32Bit For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to \iMSM\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32bit) or \iMSM\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Figure 5 - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 93
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 6 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 94
directory: \BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to \GSATA\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or \GSATA\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard Figure 9 - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 95
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next. Figure 10 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 11). Figure - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 96
, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks Menu GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 97
driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: On the View menu of the Intel Rebuild RAID Volume Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Step 4: To check the rebuild status - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 98
Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity Type/Status 120 GB RAID Inside 120 GB Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 1-Mirror Capacity Status Members(HDDx) 120 GB Degraded 0? Rebuilding....35%, please wait.... GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 99
Make sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to be rebuilt in the RAID LIST block. Select - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 100
out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 101
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 completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 102
Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 103
B. S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Conneting a S/PDIF Out Cable S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 104
Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in set the volumes at a middle level. If you want to change the current sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 105
playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 106
the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Recorded Sound: You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 107
during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 108
insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 108 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 109
is 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\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 109 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 110
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe your household waste disposal service or where you purchased listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 110 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 111
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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI | Manual - Page 112
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language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System 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. GA-EX58-UD3R Motherboard - 120 -
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GA-EX58-UD3R
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 100
12ME-EX58UD3R-100 R