Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H user manual Windows Vista ReadyBoost

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Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer.

Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function:

Step 1:

Go to Computer. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose

Properties.

Step 2:

In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost.

• The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space.

• The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer.

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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 PortDual Display Configurations Mic In Jack PinkPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs 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 ScreenSample Bios Version F4a Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu „ 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 PortPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnUSB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Reset Case Open Status Current System/CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlSystem 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 Xpress Recovery2 Before You BeginSystem Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSOptions and Instructions 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 Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only 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 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the SoundPlaying the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory NoticesOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment 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