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GA-X79-UD5 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X79UD5-1002R - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-X79-UD5 Oct. 28, 2011 Motherboard GA-X79-UD5 Oct. 28, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 4
Optional Items...6 GA-X79-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X79-UD5 Motherboard 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 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 5
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-X79-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector One 3-Way SLI bridge connector One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector One GC-WIFI 3.5" Front Panel with 2 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 7
GA-X79-UD5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB HS SYS_FAN2 USB_1394_ESATA USB_ESATAMarvell 88SE9172 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Fresco FL1009 DDR3_4 DDR3_8 DDR3_2 DDR3_6 ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN LGA2011 DDR3_5 DDR3_1 DDR3_7 DDR3_3 SYS_FAN1 ATX PW_SW F_USB30 20 31 Intel GbE LAN PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 BAT - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 8
GA-X79-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA2011 CPU DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz 4 VIA VT6308 2 IEEE 1394a Intel® X79 CODEC 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Fresco FL1009 Fresco FL1009 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 10
1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® X79 Express Chipset Memory Audio ŠŠ 8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 11
(including 1 eSATA/USB Combo) on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x CPU overclocking button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x Clear CMOS - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User 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. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 15
CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU and the other to tighten the screws in a diagonal sequence with a screw driver. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with the screw - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 16
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 supported This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports 4 Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 17
CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in 4 Channel mode. 1. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 19
currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 20
the blue LED indicates the backup BIOS is active. Clear CMOS Button Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 21
connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 22
1 3 17 4 2 14 5 6 7 12 11 15 4 16 8 13 10 9 17 4 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 8) GSATA3 6/7/8/9 9) CLR_CMOS 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12 has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 23
ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector 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 . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 24
Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header ( 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 clear the CMOS - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 25
are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel X79 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFPMin No. Definition - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 26
end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 27
Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 28
Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_P•O•RTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to1 the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 29
USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND DIP 9 No Pin 1 23 10 NC 1 PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 30
that the cable is securely connected. DB_PORT 16) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME 4 No Pin 5 LRESET 6 NC 7 LAD3 8 LAD2 9 VCC3 10 LAD1 1 Voltage - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 31
17) PW_SW/RST_SW The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button - 31 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 32
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the beep codes description. •• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 34
to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 51. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 35
A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 36
the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 37
overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 38
boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) && Host Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU with the CPU specifications. && - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 39
order to reduce the current. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 40
feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 41
item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 42
to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 43
`` Advanced Voltage Settings `` 3D Power Control - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 44
Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU load. The power-saving levels are (from lowest to highest): under heavy load. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel specifications. (Default) +0.00mΩ~+12.00mΩ Adjusts - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 45
the output voltage will be under heavy load. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel specifications. (Default) +0.00mΩ~+6.00mΩ Adjusts the V-droop value. && CPU Vtt Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 46
to set the IMC PWM frequency. The adjustable range is from 200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Vtt PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the CPU Vtt PWM frequency. The adjustable range is from 200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto lets the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 47
to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 48
CPU/Chipset/System temperature. && CPU FAN Speed/System FAN Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 49
&& Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 50
CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 51
support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 52
a new password, press without entering any password. Press again when prompted to confirm. (Note) This item is present only when 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-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 53
LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM Intel X79 Chipset) Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controllers integrated with the Intel X79 Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && Intel specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 54
USB3.0 Support ( XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list driver to - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 55
Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 56
turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this Sleep State Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(CPU Stop Clock) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 sleep state. - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 57
S5 ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from the onboard LAN. (Default: Enabled) && ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 57 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 58
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 59
install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 60
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 62
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 63
up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •• Hard drives larger than 2.2 TB are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to boot - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 64
top). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 65
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-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 66
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 67
Model Name : X79-UD5 BIOS Version : F1u BIOS Date : 10/26/2011 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 68
will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 69
. 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-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 70
Available functions 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 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 71
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 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-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 72
three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Whether all SMART 6 functions are supported depends on the motherboard model. Unique - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 73
your files from the backup image System Recovery... Allows you to recover your system from the backup image •• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 74
disk for system recovery. Steps: 1. Restart your computer to boot from the original Windows installation disk. 2. When the Windows installation in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 75
were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device (Note 2). Instructions: Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON/OFF Recorder or File the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 75 - Unique - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 76
All button to automatically install all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 77
unable to connect to the remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is in power off , standby, or hibernation mode. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is required. Available functions may differ by motherboard model. - 77 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 78
quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike. Displays system health status, including system temperature, fan speeds, and voltage values. Allows you to configure Power Management settings. Loads Optimized Defaults. Enables @BIOS utility to update the BIOS. Unique - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 79
when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit. To install Windows XP 64- bit, search for the installation instructions on the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website. (Note 4) When a RAID set is built across - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 80
BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create RAID, set Intel exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 81
the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 82
press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections block size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 83
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 4. Exit in - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 84
to abort. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : [hi]-Select Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ESC]- - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 85
(Figure 2) (AHCI mode by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 86
system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" (Figure 3). Press + to enter the RAID setup utility. Marvell 88SE91xx - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 87
, press on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 5). Press on the Create VD item. [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 88
marked with an asterisk (Figure 6). Then press on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices] [ RAID - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 89
Stripe 64KB CacheMode WriteBack Max Speed Status SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 9 To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to confirm. Now, you can proceed to install the operating system. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 90
the VD's MBR?" appears, press to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore. [ Adapter] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 91
at the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are as follows: For the Intel X79: RAID/AHCI driver for Windows 32-Bit:\BootDrv\iRST\32Bit RAID/AHCI - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 92
system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 222 From your driver files to the floppy disk. Press any key to exit when finished. Figure 3 (Note) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit. To install Windows XP 64bit, search for the installation instructions on the Support - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 93
screen, press to continue the driver installation. 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 Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 94
capacity than the old one.) For the Intel X79: Turn off your computer and replace the failed manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 95
in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise RAID Port Drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise from All Programs in the Start menu. Step - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 96
the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 97
you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating system completed, the status will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 98
the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone driver. •• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 99
the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 100
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 101
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 102
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-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 103
Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 104
. 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 - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 105
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ 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-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 106
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 107
BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 108
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 109
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw •• G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 | User Manual - Page 116
rs •• Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts
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GA-X79-UD5
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X79UD5-1002R