Gigabyte GA-EX58-EXTREME User manual

GA-EX58-EXTREME
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel®CoreTM i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-EX58EX-1001R

Oct. 31, 2008
Motherboard
GA-EX58-EXTREME
Motherboard
GA-EX58-EXTREME
Oct. 31, 2008

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior
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Documentation Classifications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the
information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
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
OptionalItems ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard Layout .................................................................... 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15
1-4 Installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module ......................................................... 16
1-5 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 17
1-5-1 Dual/3 Channel Memory Configuration ............................................................ 17
1-5-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 18
1-6 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19
1-7 Setup of NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface)/ATI CrossFireX Configuration 20
1-8 Installing the SATA Bracket ............................................................................. 23
1-9 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 24
1-10 Onboard LEDs and Switches ......................................................................... 26
1-11 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 28
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 41
2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 42
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 43
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 45
2-4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 55
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 57
2-6 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 59
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 64
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 66
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 68
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 68
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 69
2-12 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 70
2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 70

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 71
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 71
3-2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 72
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 72
3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 73
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 73
3-6 Download Center ............................................................................................ 74
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 75
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 75
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 78
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 78
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 81
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 82
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ................................................................ 83
4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 85
4-6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 86
4-7 Teaming .......................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 89
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 89
5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers ...................................................... 89
5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 SATA Controller .............................. 95
5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 97
5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 99
5-1-5 Smart Backup Utility .......................................................................................... 104
5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output ............................................................... 105
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio .......................................................... 105
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out ................................................................................ 107
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................. 109
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................. 110
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ............................................................................... 112
5-3 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 113
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 113
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .............................................................................. 114
5-4 POST Error Code ......................................................................................... 116
5-5 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................. 120