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GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MS2V-1301R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors -
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Motherboard GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 Aug. 6, 2010 Aug. 6, 2010 -
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... 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&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related ... -
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items ...6 GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout ...7 GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...9 1-1 1-2 1-3 Installation Precautions ...9 Product Specifications...10 Installing the CPU ... -
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation...53 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 Installing Chipset Drivers ...53 Application Software ...54 Technical Manuals...54 Contact ...55 System ...55 Download Center ...56 New Utilities ...56 Chapter 4 Unique ... -
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Box Contents GA-H55M-S2V or GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two 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 box contents are subject to ... -
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GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V DVIj VGA iTE IT8720... RTL8111E PCI1 BAT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 PCI2 Intel® H55 PCIEX1 CODEC SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. -7- -
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GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/... IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speakcer Out ) Line Out (Front Speakcer Out ) Line In (Rear Speakcer Out )... -
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Chapter 1 1-1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components ... the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to ... -
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... Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ... front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. Hardware Installation - 10 - -
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... x 21.0cm I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory ... -
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... and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ... -
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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 power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the... -
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...pins are joined closely. (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 pin is inserted as the picture above shows, ... -
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...you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same ..., and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and ... two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory... -
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... 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 the steps below to correctly install ... -
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... before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ...the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes ... -
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... it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. j Only for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note... -
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... off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the 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. - 19 Hardware Installation -
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... and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power ... -
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin .... When connecting a 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... -
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6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may ... -
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... 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) Connects to ... -
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... of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 1 9 2 10 ... to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio... -
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... the jumper cap from 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... -
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware ... on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS... Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash... -
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... Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version H55M-S2V E1 ...: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/...Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can be used for subsequent ... -
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.... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-H55M-S2V E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS ... -
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...settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without ... of your CPU, memory, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the system ...remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also... -
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...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations... Fail-Safe Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 31 BIOS Setup -
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... Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) ... multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems... present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs'... -
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C3/C6 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3... to default values. (Default: Disabled) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. The adjustable range ...is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique... -
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...adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 2000 MHz. (Default: Auto) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 ... CPU Clock Skew PCH Clock Skew (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 34 - BIOS Setup -
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...XMP memory. The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Profile QPI Voltage (Note ) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 35 BIOS Setup -
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... tRC tRRD Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. Options are: Auto (default), 1~7. Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. Options are: Auto (default), 1~10 Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tWTR tWR tWTP tWL tRFC BIOS Setup - 36 - -
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Dynamic Vcore(DVID) QPI/Vtt Voltage Graphics Core The default is Auto. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. - 37 BIOS Setup -
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...-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] ... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) Determines whether ... Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory ... -
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... of the three methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during ... the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard.... If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity... -
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...an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot ... These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional... extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. BIOS Setup - 40 -... -
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... is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self ... only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs..., please visit Intel's website. - 41 BIOS Setup Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability... -
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... and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up... only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs'... -
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... Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features ... wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows the SATA ...if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. (Default) SATA Port0-3... -
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... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed ...Attached...If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs ... Is Functioning Normally...If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit ... -
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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 will be the ... LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 45 - BIOS Setup -
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...Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP Support Enter: Select higf: Move F5: Previous Values +/-/...from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 46 - BIOS Setup -
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...system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (... up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 47 BIOS Setup -
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... status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis ...CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled ... at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Control BIOS Setup - 48 ... -
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... item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan ... designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 49 - BIOS Setup -
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... Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC ... defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award ... -
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...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management ... password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check ...) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor... -
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...key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return ... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management...> on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made... -
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... the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The ...Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities.... -
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... 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 - 54 - -
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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. - 55 - Drivers Installation -
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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 ... -
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... back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress ...using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to boot from the ... -
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... 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 ... -
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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. ... -
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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-...Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. H55M-S2V E1 ...: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu -
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... using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA...BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of ... -
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...Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults ...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management ... to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system ... -
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...(GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any... Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest ... site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions ... -
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings ... module(s) (or above) to enable support for Quick Boost. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is ... -
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...use of Internet resources. Directions 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. Find the Q-Share icon in the notification area... -
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...cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you ... Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake .... Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth dongle... -
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... Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel ... an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the page 69. High Definition Audio (HD ... -
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The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. 7.1-Channel Speakers: Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the ... -
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C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click... -
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5-1-2 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 to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (... -
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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 ... -
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... the Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . 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. Appendix - 72 - -
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... Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do ... -
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... encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. ... and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis ...CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. The problem is verified and solved. No ... -
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...to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is verified and solved. ...is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. ... -
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...to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (... chemicals. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC ... -
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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 ... -
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...SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg • Thailand WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com • Vietnam WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.vn • NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., ...-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India WEB address ... -
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... TRADING GMBH - Germany WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de • G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K. WEB address : ... WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - France WEB address : ...giga-byte.es • Greece WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.gr • Czech Republic WEB address : ...