Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 - User Manual

GA-X58A-UD7
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
™
i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X58AUD7-1002R

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-X58A-UD7
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines and procedures to follow before installing hardware to prevent damage.

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

1-5 Installing the Memory

Guidance on installing DDR3 memory modules for optimal performance.

1-9 Back Panel Connectors

1-11 Internal Connectors

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Configuration options for CPU, memory clocks, frequencies, and voltages.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Procedure for installing essential chipset drivers from the motherboard disk.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash or @BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to install and configure SATA hard drives, including RAID setup.

5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID;AHCI Driver and Operating System

5-3 Troubleshooting

Information to help diagnose and resolve system startup or hardware issues.

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

A step-by-step flowchart to diagnose and solve system startup problems.

5-4 POST Error Code