Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Manual
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GA-X58A-UD3R LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X58AU3R-1002R - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-X58A-UD3R Jan. 8, 2010 Motherboard GA-X58A-UD3R Jan. 8, 2010 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 3
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&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 4
...6 GA-X58A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X58A-UD3R 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 5
3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-X58A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are for reference only and - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 7
GA-X58A-UD3R Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X CMOS_SW USB_1394_ESATA_2 USB_1394_ESATA_1 CPU_FAN CPU Voltage L1/2/3 CPU TEMP L1/2 LGA1366 FREQ. LED PHASE LED DDR Voltage LED PWR_FAN GA-X58A-UD3R R_USB ATX USB30_LAN JMicron JMB362 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 NB PHASE LED DDR - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 8
GA-X58A-UD3R Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 4 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory QPI x16 x8 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Switch LAN RJ45 RTL8111D Interface Intel® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 9
or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 10
Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R 6 x 1.5V DDR3 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 11
w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 3 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x North Bridge fan header w 1 x front - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 12
/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 13
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 cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 14
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. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 15
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, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 16
you begin to install the memory: • 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 turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 17
to turn off the computer and unplug 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 18
the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 19
currently supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems - The 3-Way CrossFireX/SLI technology currectly supports Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems only - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 20
CMOS Button Press the clearing CMOS switch to clear CMOS values. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 21
USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port 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- - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 22
60oC; the green LED lights up when the temperature is between 61~80oC; the red LED is illuminated when the temperature exceeds 80oC. CPU TEMP Off: Below 60oC L1: 61~ 80oC (green) L2: Over 80oC (red) NB TEMP Off: Below 60oC L1: 61~ 80oC (green) L2: Over 80oC (red) Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 23
of lighted LEDs indicates the North Bridge loading. The higher the North Bridge loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. DDR PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the memory loading. The higher the memory loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 24
15 17 1) ATX_12V_2X 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 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. Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 25
the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 26
(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 inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 27
contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 39 1 40 2 - 27 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 28
3Gb/s standard and 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. G.QBOFM Pin No - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 29
SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID array. G.QBOFM Pin No - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 30
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 31
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 32
Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 17) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 the manual for your expansion card. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 33
NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 19) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 34
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is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 36
. Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD3R F1d . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 37
Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 38
the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 39
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 feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 40
CPU Features ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Features CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 41
. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (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. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 42
Clock Control ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Control >>>>> Sandard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 43
This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is enabled. Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 44
Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick or Expert allows all DRAM timing control memory. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 45
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 8 x tRCD 8 x tRP 8 x tRAS 20 >>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control Timing Control Control Timing Control tRC Options - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 46
Control B2B CAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup ), 1~8. On The Same Rank Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. BIOS Setup - 46 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 47
Voltage Control ******** CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Voltage Control Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Standard] CPU Vcore : Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 48
Load-Line Calibration may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Standard Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. (Default) Level 1 -B Address VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-C Address VRef. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 49
: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Drive A Halt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [All, But Keyboard] Item Help Menu Level Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 50
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. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 51
hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (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-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 52
as the first display. PCIE x8-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot 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. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 53
Mode (Intel ICH10R Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 54
(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 55
CMOS Setup cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) - 55 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 56
Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you to configure RAID for the Marvell 9128 SATA controller. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. GSATA 8_9/IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, IDE and GSATA2_8/9 Connectors) Enables or - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 57
, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 58
mode when you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 59
Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 59 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 60
fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 61
system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 62
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 63
Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 64
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to install other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the on-screen 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 66
that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 66 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 67
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. - 67 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 68
To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 69
and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 70
installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, right-click the Computer icon on your desktop Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for , simply press during the POST. C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 71
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 72
However, 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 controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. X58A-UD3R F1d - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 73
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 drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 74
on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 75
. 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-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 76
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 77
mode will light on) 10 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 11 Advanced Settings 12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 78
Saver™ 2 function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/ Memory. (Note 3) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 79
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- shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 80
4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike; users simply click on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Instructions: Select a CPU - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 81
(partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: In the main menu, click the and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 82
data files were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device. Instructions: Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the On/Off Recorder or the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. Unique Features - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 83
power button first. (Note 1) (Note 2) If your cell phone has been configured as the Auto Green key, you'll not be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth device(s) when Auto Green is enabled. Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 84
1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 85
model and capacity). If you 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 86
press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create RAID, set ICH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to RAID(XHD) (Figure 1) (IDE by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 87
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-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 88
Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 89
(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 90
option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 91
[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Type/Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Select are installed in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 92
or to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 93
different SATA Controllers for RAID. Controller Connectors JMicron eSATA ports JMB362 GIGABYTE GSATA2_8/9 SATA2 BIOS Settings Set eSATA Controller to Enabled Set eSATA Ctrl Mode to RAID Set GSATA 8_9/IDE Controller to Enabled Set GSATA 8_9/IDE Ctrl Mode to RAID/IDE CMOS Setup Utility - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 94
. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID setup utility. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 95
GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 96
a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 97
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. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 98
the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 99
your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure GSATA - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 100
WDC WD800JD-22L Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1006 2.1.0.1314 2.56Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 2 Under - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 101
). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure -> Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free Physical Disks * PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L * PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 102
ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1006 2.1.0.1314 2.56Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 103
the current array status in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities and select Marvell Raid Utility to install. Note: After the installation, you must login the utility with the same account name - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 104
during the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 105
controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press . For example, from the menu in Figure 5, • For the Intel ICH10R, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows XP operating system. • For the JMicron JMB362, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 106
appear asking you to specify additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Figure 1 Step 2: For the Intel ICH10R: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 107
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 Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 108
not required to load the SATA AHCI driver first when installing Windows Vista onto the RAID drives attached to the Marvell 9128 controller. For the Intel ICH10R: Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 109
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 7 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 7 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-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 110
RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 10). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole GSATA - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 111
11 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next. Figure 11 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 (Figure 12). Figure 12 The install menus described in this - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 112
to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Reset - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 113
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 Click Next when the Rebuild RAID Volume Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Step 4: - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 114
Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0. - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 115
Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 116
/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 Rebuild Raid - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 117
note to perform the rebuild, you must enter the GSATA RAID Configuration menu in BIOS Setup. Step 1: After the system starts, enter the BIOS Setup program and go to Integrated Peripherals. Press on GSATA RAID Configuration to access the RAID configuration menu. Move the selection bar to the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 118
storage. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Resume the Stopped Rebuild Process To resume the stopped rebuild process, enter the GSATA RAID Configuration menu in BIOS Setup again. Move the selection bar to the array to be rebuilt (for example, VD 0: New_VD). Press on this array and - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 119
motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 120
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 of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 121
computer for audio processing. S/PDIF In Cable Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In 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 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 122
complete. (Note) If you have connected a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) to the 2-pin S/PDIF Out header (SPDIF_O) on the motherboard to output digital audio to your expansion card, you can enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to configure further settings, such as the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 123
into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment . (Note) Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates a 7.1-speaker configuration - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 124
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 125
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-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 126
. 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 - 126 - - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 127
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 the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 128
cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 129
Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 130
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 131
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: - 131 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R | Manual - Page 132
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