Gigabyte GA-X99-Designare EX (rev. 1.0) (GA-X99-DESIGNARE EX) user manual

Contents

1. Optional Itemsp. 6
2. GA-X99-Designare EX Motherboard Layoutp. 7
3. Chapter 1 Hardware Installationp. 9
4. Chapter 2 BIOS Setupp. 37

   Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS.…

5. Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Setp. 65

   To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C.…

6. Chapter 4 Drivers Installationp. 81

   Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After…

7. Chapter 5 Unique Featuresp. 83

   Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with…

8. Chapter 6 Appendixp. 113

   Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line In Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In • To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you have to retask either the Line in or…