Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H Onchip Sata Mode, SATA-II Pri-Master RAID, SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID, Onboard

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Onchip SATA Mode

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce 630i chipset or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode.

IDE	Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to
	PATA mode. (Default)
AHCI	Configures the SATA controller 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.
RAID	Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

SATA-II Pri-Master RAID

Enables or disables RAID for the first SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATAII0). This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is set to RAID. (Default: Enabled)

SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID

Enables or disables RAID for the second SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATAII1). This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is set to RAID. (Default: Enabled)

SATA-II Sec-Master RAID

Enables or disables RAID for the third SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATAII2). This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is set to RAID. (Default: Enabled)

SATA-II Sec-Slave RAID

Enables or disables RAID for the eSATA 3Gb/s port (ESATA) on the back panel. This item is configurable only if the Onchip SATA Mode item is set to RAID. (Default: Enabled)

On-Chip MAC Lan

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Auto)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)

Onboard Audio Function

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

On-Chip USB

Configures the integrated USB controller.

V1.1+V2.0	Enables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default)
V1.1	Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller.
Disabled	Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers.

USB Keyboard Support

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

USB Mouse Support

Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

Onboard 1394

Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled)

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Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPU4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Installing a MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortSub Port DVI-D PortOptical S/PDIF Out Connector USB PortIeee 1394a Port ESATA 3Gb/s PortPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs Dual Display ConfigurationsMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos FpanelGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifio S/PDIF In/Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, Gray Coma Serial Port HeaderLPT Parallel Port Header CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version F4aBios Setup Program Function Keys „ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3 Master/SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory Protect NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteIDE Prefetch Mode SATA-II RAID ConfigOn-Chip IDE Channel0 NV Serial-ATA ControllerOnchip Sata Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMSATA-II Pri-Master RAID SATA-II Pri-Slave RAIDSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is AttachedParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMALegacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial PortUSB Resume from Suspend PME Event Wake UpModem Ring On Power-On by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Reset Case Open Status Current System/CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedSystem Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control FSB & Memory Config MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TParameters/ Setting/ Current Value FSB-Memory Clock ModeCurrent CPU Freq, MHz FSB-Memory RatioLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Page Options and Instructions Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring Sata Hard Drives Configuring the Onboard Sata ControllerTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup RAIDConfiguring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES BBS Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver DisketteInstalling the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XPSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista Note \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraidPage Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Optional Installing the S/PDIF In and Out CablePdif Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System