Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P user manual Bios Setup

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power 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 <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the

Internet and updates the BIOS.

For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."

•Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the

current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

•BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for 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 the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introduc- tions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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Contents GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Disclaimer CopyrightDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product SpecificationsBios Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Rear Speaker Out Jack Black Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack OrangeSide Speaker Out Jack Gray Line In Jack BlueATX12V2X4 Internal ConnectorsF1394 SATA20/1/2/3/4/5GND 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATA20/1/2/3/4/5 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorBAT Battery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header PW Power Switch, RedFaudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In Connector, BlackSpdifout S/PDIF Out Header Spdifin S/PDIF In Header, Red17 F1394 Ieee 1394a Header, Gray FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers, YellowComa Serial Port Header LPT Parallel Port HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Bios Setup Logo Screen Default Post Screen Startup ScreenFunction Keys Bios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version F1bMain Menu Main Menu Help Advanced Bios Features  Standard Cmos Features Power Management Setup  Load Fail-Safe DefaultsAdvanced Clock Calibratioin MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TValue All Cores Advanced Clock CalibrationValue Core 0, Value Core 1, Value Core 2, Value Core CPU Clock RatioDram Configuration DCTs ModeDDR3 Timing Items 1T/2T Command Timing RAS to CAS R/W DelayTwTr Command Delay Write Recovery TimeNormal CPU Vcore CPU Voltage ControlDram Voltage Control DDR VTT Voltage ControlTime DateIDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveDrive a Floppy 3 Mode SupportHalt On MemoryFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check VirtualizationBackup Bios Image to HDD Away ModeHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Full Screen Logo ShowOnChip IDE Channel Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN FunctionWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally When a Cable Problem OccursOnChip Sata Port4/5 Mode SATA24/SATA25 connectors OnChip Sata Type SATA20~SATA23 connectorsOnChip Sata Controller Onboard Audio FunctionECP Mode Use DMA Parallel Port ModeModem Ring Resume USB Wake Up from S3Power On By Keyboard Power On By MouseKB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmCase Opened Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed RPM Current System/CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail WarningLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUser Password Supervisor PasswordExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstalling Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationTechnical Manuals Application SoftwareSystem ContactDownload Center Installation and Configuration Xpress Recovery2Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Before You BeginUsing the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesWhat is DualBIOSTM? What is Q-FlashTM?Updating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Using @BIOSAfter Updating the Bios EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information EasyTuneEasy Energy Saver Interface Meter Mode Meter Mode Button Information TableEasy Energy Saver Total Mode Total Mode Button Information TableStealth Mode Directions for using Q-Share ShareOptions Descriptions System Restore Time RepairPreference Screen Configuring the Onboard Sata Controller Configuring Sata Hard DrivesTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computerRAID Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios SetupMain Menu Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosDrives Assignments Create Arrays ManuallyView Drives Assignments View Drive AssignmentsView LD Definition Menu Delete an ArrayMaking a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP Required for Ahci and RAID ModeInstalling Windows XP Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System\BootDrv\SB750V\LH Installing Windows VistaPage Rebuilding an Array Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers High Definition Audio HD AudioConfiguring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Installing the S/PDIF In Cable Configuring S/PDIF In/OutConfiguring S/PDIF PdifConnecting a S/PDIF Out Cable Configuring S/PDIF OutPdif Out Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Using the Sound Recorder Recording SoundPlaying the Recorded Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Regulatory Statements Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Appendix GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard  G.B.T. 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