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Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
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GA-EX58-UD5P/
GA-EX58-UD5
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-EX58UD5-1003R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots6
Maximum internal memory24 GB
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors12
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors10
Modem (RJ-11) ports0
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports1
Audio chipRealtek ALC889A
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista, XP
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooler.

Memory Module Installation

Guidelines and procedures for installing RAM modules.

Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI/PCIe slots.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Menu

Menu for configuring clock, frequency, and voltages.

BIOS Default Settings Management

Options to load fail-safe or optimized BIOS default settings.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Detailed Settings

Detailed settings for CPU clock, frequency, and voltage adjustments.

Advanced CPU Features Configuration

Configuration options for CPU cores, threading, and power saving.

Standard Clock Control Settings

Controls for Base Clock (BCLK) and PCI Express frequency.

Advanced DRAM Features Configuration

Settings for memory performance, XMP profiles, and timings.

DDR Memory Channel Timing Settings

Detailed timing parameters for DDR3 memory channels.

CPU Voltage Control Settings

Voltage adjustments for CPU, Vcore, QPI/Vtt, and CPU PLL.

DRAM Voltage Control Settings

Voltage adjustments for DRAM, termination, and data/address VRefs.

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode Configuration

Enabling or disabling RAID for SATA controllers or setting AHCI mode.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores the safest, most stable BIOS default settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Restores the optimal BIOS default settings for performance.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Steps for installing chipset drivers from the motherboard driver disk.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

BIOS Update Utilities (Q-Flash & @BIOS)

Overview of GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools: Q-Flash and @BIOS.

Updating BIOS using Q-Flash

Step-by-step guide to updating BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

Updating BIOS using @BIOS

Guide to updating the BIOS via the @BIOS Windows utility.

EasyTune 6 System Tuning

Utility for system tuning, overclocking, and fan control in Windows.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives and RAID.

Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers

Installing SATA drives and configuring ICH10R SATA controller mode.

Configuring RAID Array in RAID BIOS

Steps to configure a RAID array using the RAID BIOS utility.

Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 Controller

Installing SATA drives and configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 controller.

Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

Creating a driver diskette for SATA RAID/AHCI installation.

Installing SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Installing SATA RAID/AHCI drivers during OS installation.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common issues and solutions for motherboard problems.

Troubleshooting Procedure Flowchart

A flowchart-based procedure for diagnosing startup issues.

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