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GA-EX58-UD4 LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-EX58U4-1002R - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EX58-UD4 Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EX58-UD4 Dec. 12, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 3
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 page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EX58-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Part No. 12CF1-SLI001-0*R) - 6 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 7
GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Layout PHASE LED KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 R_USB USB_LAN LGA1366 CPU_FAN ATX PWR_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 (Note) RTL8111D PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_I NB_FAN CODEC PCI1 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCIEX16_2 IT8720 PCI2 PCI3 M_BIOS B_BIOS Intel® X58 GA-EX58-UD4 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 8
SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 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 COM Port - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 9
, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 10
GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R 6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 10 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 11
Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 12
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-UD4 Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 13
CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1366 CPUSocket Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key LGA1366 CPU Triangle - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 14
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 15
CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 16
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always be populated and remain in Dual/3 Channel mode/performance. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 17
to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | 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-UD4 Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 19
SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SA TA cable from the bracket to the SA TA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into to the power supply. the external SATA - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 20
an IEEE 1394a device. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB motherboard. • 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. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 21
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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 22
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. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 23
can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 24
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 jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 25
to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 39 1 40 2 - 25 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 26
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 27
MPD- 1 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 12) 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 28
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 and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 29
the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 30
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 , carefully read the manual for your expansion card. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 31
18) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 32
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 intrusion detection design. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 33
clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 34
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the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 36
, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 37
items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: D4) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 38
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-UD4 Motherboard - 38 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 39
(C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency Advanced CPU Features QPI Link Speed QPI Link Speed UnCore & QPI Features Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Advanced Clock Control Performance Enhance Extreme Memory Profile - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 40
halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/ a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 41
Link Speed QPI Link Speed Uncore Frequency Uncore Frequency Isochronous Support CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software the UnCore frequency. Options are: Auto (default), x12~x48. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams between the IOH and ICH. (Default - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 42
Disabled) BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. The adjustable range overclocking capability of your CPU. As stability is highly dependent on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 43
basic performance level. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 44
(default), Manual. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile : Auto (default), 1~63. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 45
: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B/C Writes Followed by Reads Different DIMMs Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 46
), 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-UD4 Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 47
load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 48
. The default is Auto. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-C Address VRef. The default is Auto. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 49
None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save /SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 50
manually 3 Mode Support Allows you to 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-UD4 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 51
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. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 52
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-UD4 Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 53
AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in : Disabled) - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 54
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-UD4 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 55
Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SA TA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE storage driver to BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 56
Resume by Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm x Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 57
power, or the settings may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 57 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 58
to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Y es", 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-UD4 Motherboard - 58 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 59
threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60 configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 60
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-UD4 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 61
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 62
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-UD4 Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 63
other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 64
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-UD4 Motherboard - 64 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 65
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of th is manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 66
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-UD4 Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 67
and drivers are installed. MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later, Windows supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. Installing Windows - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 68
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-UD4 Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 69
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-UD4 | Manual - Page 70
Software, Inc. EX58-UD4 D4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/21/2008-X58-ICH10-7A89QG09C-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 70 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 71
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 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 72
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-UD4 Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 73
. 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-UD4 | Manual - Page 74
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-UD4 Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 75
, GIGABYTE Dynamic Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 76
taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total amount GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 77
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 (Note - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 78
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-UD4 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 79
drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Installing (For example, on this motherboard, the SA TA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by ICH10R South Bridge.) - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 80
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 motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 81
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-UD4 | Manual - Page 82
item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). There are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of - 64KB [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 83
Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.8GB Member Disk(0) 111.8GB Member Disk(0) []-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the ICH10R RAID BIOS utility , press or select Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to create the SA TA RAID/AHCI - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 84
"Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 85
. On this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Enabling the SATA controllers and configuring hard drive mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enable the SA - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 86
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-UD4 Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 87
key to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), or JBOD (Figure 5). Then press to move onto the next step. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 88
the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: GRAID ,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 89
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 List ] Create RAID Disk - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 90
screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 91
W indows 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 92
driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows =Exit GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Figure 2 - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 93
menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press . 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 94
the following directory: \BootDrv\iMSM\32Bit For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to \iMSM\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32bit) or \iMSM\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Figure 5 - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 95
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 installation - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 96
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 V ista 32-bit) or \GSATA\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard Figure 9 - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 97
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 1 1). - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 98
is being rebuilt). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) rebuilt within the operating system. []-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 99
Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset 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 Matrix Storage - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 100
Capacity Status Members(HDDx) 120 GB Degraded 0? [TAB]-Switch Window []-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Step 2: The selection the array will display as Normal. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 101
Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to be rebuilt - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 102
same time. A. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 103
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 104
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-UD4 Motherboard - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 105
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-UD4 | Manual - Page 106
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Doubleclick the icon sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 107
Step 4: To raise the recording and 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 108
. 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. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 109
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more F AQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\F AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press < - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 110
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-UD4 Motherboard - 110 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 111
Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the 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 - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 112
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 112 - - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 113
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-UD4 | Manual - Page 114
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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.tw 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-EX58-UD4 | Manual - Page 120
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-UD4 Motherboard - 120 -
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GA-EX58-UD4
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-EX58U4-1002R