Gigabyte GA EX58 DS4rev 1 0 - Manuals

- 8 - F l o p p y COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse LGA1366 Processor QPI Interface Intel ® X58 IOH CLK (133 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual BIOS 2 PCI PCI Bus 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI CLK (33 MHz) 12 USB Ports CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line-Out MIC Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Side Speaker Out ...

Hardware Installation - 9 - 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can becomedamaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user'smanual and follow these procedures: • Prior to ...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications C P U  Support for an Intel ® Core TM i7 series processor in the LGA 1366 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  North Bridge: Intel ® X58 Express Chips...

Hardware Installation - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following 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...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory ofthe same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual thatcame with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug...

Hardware Installation - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that s...

Hardware Installation - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug thep...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - 19) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394a Headers, Gray) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. Each IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the additional IEEE 1394a bracket(s),please contact the local dealer...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - 23) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more thenumber of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable DynamicEnergy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver...

- 35 - BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during systemstartup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. ...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Function Keys:<TAB>: POST SCREEN Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at systemstartup, re...

- 37 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Usearrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F2a) Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highli...

- 43 - BIOS Setup >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock.Options are: 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock....

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 44 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used;t...

- 47 - BIOS Setup >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPUvoltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore T...

- 49 - BIOS Setup 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and y e a r . S e l e c t t h edesired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired f...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 50 - • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manuall...

- 51 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the upor down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minuskey <-> (or <Page...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 52 - (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. No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This functio...

- 53 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge orconfigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the ...

- 55 - BIOS Setup Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operateat a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN B...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 56 - 2-7 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low powermode. The ...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 58 - 2-8 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Di...

- 59 - BIOS Setup Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR15V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU/MCH Temperature Displays current system/CPU/North Bridge temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Te...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 62 - 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 2-13 Exit Without Saving Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits theBIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press <Enter&g...

Drivers Installation - 63 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions useWindows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard d...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 64 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and 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, ...

Drivers Installation - 65 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to checkthe contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information.

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 66 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.

Unique Features - 67 - Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Forexample...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sureto leave unallocated space (10 GB or more isrecommended; actual size requirements vary,depending on the amount of data) and begin theinstallation of the operating system. Step 4:After the operating system is installed,...

Unique Features - 69 - E. Removing the Backup D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit 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 bac...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM . 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 th...

Unique Features - 71 - B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedureassumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1:1 . Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Step 6:Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reb...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 74 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune theirsystem settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory inform...

Unique Features - 75 - 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unpar- alleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware andsoftware design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver A...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 76 - Total Mode - Button Information Table B. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a setperiod of time since activating Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced for the first time (Note 4) . (Note 1) Before using the DES...

Unique Features - 77 - 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settingsand Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use ofInternet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 78 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you toquickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repairsupports NTFS file system and can restore system data on PATA and SATA...

Appendix - 79 - (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.(Note 2) For ICH10R SATA controller only. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A . Install SATA hard drive(s) in your compu...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 80 - B. Configuring SATA controller 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 <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).To create RAID, set S ATA R...

Appendix - 81 - 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 theinstallation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1:After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boo...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Step 3:After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). There are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RA...

Appendix - 83 - Step 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirmor <N> to cancel (Figure 6). Figure 6 Intel(R) Matr...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 84 - Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selectio...

Appendix - 85 - 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to availableSATA port on the motherboard. On this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 por...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 86 - 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCImode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation. Without ...

Appendix - 87 - 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install WindowsVista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation onthe Intel ICH10R SAT...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 88 - B. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1:Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installationsteps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select...

Appendix - 89 - Figure 5 Step 3:When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAID Controller and click Next . Step 4:After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating systemand then click Next to continue the O...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 90 - Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuildingapplies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 arrays. The procedures belowassume a new drive is added to replace a fail...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 92 - 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on theback panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.The picture to the right shows the default audiojack assignments. The integrated HD (Hig...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 94 - 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audioprocessing. 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Forma...

Appendix - 95 - B. S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the bestaudio quality. 1. Conneting a S/PDIF Out Cable 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and b...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 96 - 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 2:Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink)on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the frontp a n e l . T h e n c o n f i g u r e t h e j a c k f o r m i c r o p h o n efunctionality.Note: The microphone functi...

Appendix - 97 - Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start , point to Programs , point to Accessories , and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. Step 4:To raise the recording and playback volume for themicrophone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Re...

Appendix - 99 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page onGIGABYTE's website. Q : In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?A : Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup pro...

GA-EX58-DS4 Motherboard - 102 - 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not beimparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted.We believe that the ...

Appendix - 103 - Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outerpackaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposin...

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