Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 User Manual

GA-EX58-UD4LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor familyUser's ManualRev. 100212ME-EX58U4-1002R

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 10 -1-2 Product SpecificationsCPU  Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7 series processor in the LGA 1366 package(Go to GIGABYTE&

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 100 -• GIGAGYTE SATA2 SATA controller:Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Use either t

Appendix- 101 -Rebuilding in the operating systemMake sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driverdis

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 102 -5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides six audio jac

Appendix- 103 -Step 3:On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configu-ration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, selectStereo, Quadraphonic, 5.

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 104 -5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/OutA. S/PDIF In:The S/PDIF in cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to

Appendix- 105 -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. Conne

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 106 -5-2-3 Configuring Microphone RecordingStep 2:Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink)on the back panel or the

Appendix- 107 -Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, pointto All Programs, point to Accessories, and thenclick Sound Recorder to be

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 108 -Step 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Manager toconfigure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder torecord the sound.Step 3

Appendix- 109 -5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked QuestionsTo read more F AQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\F AQ p

Hardware Installation- 11 -Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connect

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 110 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedur

Appendix- 111 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or localdealer for help. Or go to the Support\Tec

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 112 -5-4 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the con

Appendix- 113 -Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of th

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Appendix- 119 -Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien,Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX:

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 12 -BIOS  2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0bUn

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 120 -To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to :http://ggts.gigabyte.com.twThen sele

Hardware Installation- 13 -1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:• Make sure that the

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Before installing the CPU, make s

Hardware Installation- 15 -1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The followin

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 16 -Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memor

Hardware Installation- 17 -1-4-2 Installing a MemoryBefore installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplugthe power cord fr

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make sure

Hardware Installation- 19 -1-6 Installing the SATA BracketThe SATA bracket allows you to connect external SA TA device(s) to your system by expanding

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GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 20 -1-7 Back Panel Connectors• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cablefrom your

Hardware Installation- 21 -Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel aud

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 22 -1-8 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a

Hardware Installation- 23 -ATX :ATX_12V_2X:Pin No. Definition1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V)2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V)3 GND4 GND5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pi

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 24 -3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / SYS_FAN3 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (C PU_

Hardware Installation- 25 -7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 26 -9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH10R, Blue)The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standa

Hardware Installation- 27 -11) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate syste

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 28 -13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chass

Hardware Installation- 29 -14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'9

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GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 30 -16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red)This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that suppor

Hardware Installation- 31 -19) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray)The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. Each IEEE 1394a header can provide on

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 32 -21) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover

Hardware Installation- 33 -23) PHASE LEDThe number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more thenumber of lighte

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- 35 - BIOS SetupChapter 2 BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 36 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)B. The POST Scree

- 37 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Usearrow keys to move a

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 38 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOSThis funct

- 39 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)(Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.(Note 2) This item

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ... 6

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 40 -(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more informationabout Intel CPUs&a

- 41 - BIOS SetupCPU Thermal Monitor (Note)Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function.When enabled,

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 42 ->>>>> Standard Clock ControlBase Clock(BCLK) ControlEnables or disables the control of CPU base clock.

- 43 - BIOS Setup>>>>> Advanced Clock ControlCPU Clock DriveAllows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock.Opti

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 44 -System Memory Multiplier (SPD)Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according tome

- 45 - BIOS Setup>>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing ControltRCOptions are: Auto (default), 1~63.tRRDOptions are: Auto (default), 1~1

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 46 -Different RanksOptions are: Auto (default), 1~8.On The Same RanksOptions are: Auto (default), 1~13.>>>>>

- 47 - BIOS Setup>>> CPULoad-Line CalibrationEnables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the C

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 48 -CPU PLLThe default is Auto.>>> MCH/ICHPCIEThe default is Auto.QPI PLLThe default is Auto.IOH CoreThe default

- 49 - BIOS Setup2-4 Standard CMOS FeaturesDateSets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select thedesired fie

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 633-1 Installing Chipset Dr

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 50 -• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)• None If no IDE/SATA devices are use

- 51 - BIOS Setup2-5 Advanced BIOS FeaturesHard Disk Boot PrioritySpecifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drive

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 52 -(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more informationabout Intel CPUs&a

- 53 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated PeripheralsSATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge)Enables or disables RAID for the SA TA controllers integrated

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 54 -USB Mouse FunctionAllows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)USB Storage FunctionDetermines whether to de

- 55 - BIOS SetupLink Detected Displays transmission speedCable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.Note: The Gigabit hub

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 56 -2-7 Power Management SetupACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.S1(POS) Enables

- 57 - BIOS SetupResume by AlarmDetermines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)If enabled, set the date and time as f

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 58 -2-8 PC Health StatusReset Case Open StatusKeeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clea

- 59 - BIOS SetupCurrent Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR15V / +3.3V / +5V / +12VDisplays the current system voltages.Current System/CPU/MCH TemperatureDisplays

- 6 -• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.The box contents are subject to c

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 60 -2-9 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS def

- 61 - BIOS Setup2-11 Set Supervisor/User PasswordPress <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <En

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 62 -2-12 Save & Exit Setup2-13 Exit Without SavingPress <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This sav

Drivers Installation- 63 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating sys

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 64 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softw

Drivers Installation- 65 -3-4 ContactClick the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of th is manual to checkthe co

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 66 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYT

Unique Features- 67 -Chapter 4 Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 68 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sureto leave unallocated space (10 GB or more isrecommended; actual size

Unique Features- 69 -E. Removing the BackupD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Re

- 7 -GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard LayoutF_USB1F1_1394KB_MSCPU_FANLGA1366ATXGA-EX58-UD4F_AUDIOPWR_FANATX_12V_2XIntel® X58AUDIOR_SPDIFCD_INIDESPDIF_IPCIEX4_1

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 70 -4-2 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTEQ-Fl

Unique Features- 71 -B. Updating the BIOSWhen updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedureassumes that yo

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 72 -Step 6:Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Theprocedure

Unique Features- 73 -4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin:1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and S

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 74 -4-3 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune theirsyste

Unique Features- 75 -4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver AdvancedGIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unpa

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 76 -Total Mode - Button Information TableB. Total ModeIn Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they

Unique Features- 77 -4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settingsand Q-Share, you ar

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 78 -4-6 Time RepairBased on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you toquickly back up a

Appendix- 79 -(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SA TA controller.(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is se

- 8 -Block DiagramFloppyCOM PortPS/2 KB/MouseLGA1366ProcessorQPIInterfaceIOH CLK (133 MHz)DDR3 2000/1333/1066/800 MHzDual BIOSPCI Bus6 SATA 3Gb/s12 US

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 80 -B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS SetupMake sure to configure the SA TA controller mode correctly in system BI

Appendix- 81 -C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 82 -Step 3:After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letterscannot be special cha

Appendix- 83 -Step 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begincreating the RAI

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 84 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array , select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In theDELETE

Appendix- 85 -5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA ControllerA. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computerAttach one end of the SATA signal cable

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 86 -C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and

Appendix- 87 -Figure 5Create a RAID Array:In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAIDscreen

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 88 -Figure 63. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the twohard drives instal

Appendix- 89 -When finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).Figure 8GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE

Hardware Installation- 9 -1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can becomeda

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 90 -7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in themain screen to save

Appendix- 91 -5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette(Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)To successfully install operating system onto SA TA hard d

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 92 -5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS

Appendix- 93 -For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller:Insert the floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>. Then a controller

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 94 -Figure 4Step 2:Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive that contains the driver

Appendix- 95 -Figure 6Step 3:When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO SATA RAIDController and click Next.Ste

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 96 -GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller:Step 1:Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard

Appendix- 97 -Figure 10Step 3:When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and pressNext.Step 4:After the driver is

GA-EX58-UD4 Motherboard - 98 -Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights

Appendix- 99 -Performing the Rebuild in the Operating SystemStep 1:On the View menu of the Intel Matrix StorageConsole, select Advanced Mode for a mor