Gigabyte GA-D425TUD User manual

GA-D525TUD
Support Intel®Dual-core Atom™ D525 processor
GA-D425TUD
Support Intel®Single-core Atom™ D425 processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1401
12ME-525TUD-1401R

Motherboard
GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD
Feb. 17, 2012
Feb. 17, 2012
Motherboard
GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Layout..........................................................7
GA-D525TUD/GA-D425TUD Motherboard Block Diagram.............................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 12
1-4 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 13
1-5 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 15
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................23
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 24
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 25
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 27
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 29
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 31
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 33
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 36
2-8 PnP/PCICongurations ................................................................................. 38
2-9 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 39
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 40
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 40
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 41
2-13 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 42
2-14 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 42

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................43
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 43
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 44
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 44
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 45
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 45
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 46
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................47
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 47
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 50
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................50
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................53
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 54
4-4 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 55
4-5 SMART Recovery........................................................................................... 56
4-6 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................59
5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)..................................................................... 59
5-1-1 ConguringGIGABYTESATA2/JMicronJMB363SATAController........................60
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette............................................................66
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...............................67
5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................... 72
5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio...................................................................72
5-2-2 ConguringMicrophoneRecording........................................................................75
5-2-3 Using the Sound Recorder .....................................................................................77
5-3 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 78
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................78
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................79
5-3-3 Regulatory Statements...........................................................................................81