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SMART Recovery 2
Smart Recovery 2 allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these 
images to restore your system or files when needed.
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system.  •You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time  •you use Smart Recovery 2.The  •Backup  Now  button  will  be  available  only  after  you  log  in Windows for ten minutes. 
Creating a backup: 
Click  the Settings  button  on  the  main  menu.  In  the Settings  dialog 
box, select the source partition and destination partition and click OK. 
The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be 
performed  hourly.  Note:  By  default,  all  partitions  on  the  system  drive 
are selected as the backup source. The backup destination cannot be 
on the same partition as the backup source.
Recovering a file: 
Click the File Recovery button on the main menu. Use the time slider on 
the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time. The 
right pane will display the backed-up partitions in the backup destination 
(in the My Backup folder). Browse to the file you want and copy it.
The Smart Recovery 2 main menu:ButtonFunctionSettingsAllows you to select the source and destination partitionBackup NowAllows you to perform the backup immediatelyFile Recovery...Allows you to recover your files from the backup imageSystem Recovery...Allows you to recover your system from the backup image 
						

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SMART DualBIOS
SMART  DualBIOS  is  a  new  feature  that  can  record  personal  passwords  and  important  dates, 
and  remind  users  of  the  dates.  It  also  stores  the  recorded  data  in  the  main  and  backup  BIOS 
simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails\
.
Instructions:
Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility. You 
can record personal passwords and important dates and set reminders 
of these dates. Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit.
Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only):
Steps:
Click the 1. System Recovery button on the main menu. 
Select the partition where your backup is saved. 2. 
Use the time slider to select a time point. 3. 
Select  a  partition  backup  created  on  the  selected  time  point  and 4. 
click Restore.
Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore 5. 
immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to 
the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions 
to restore your system. 
Recovering your system using the original Windows installation disk:
In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors, use the original Windows installation disk for system  recovery.
Steps:
Restart your computer to boot from the original Windows installation dis\
k. 1. 
When the Windows installation screen appears, select your language and c\
lick 2. Next.
Select 3. Repair your computer.
Select 4. Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier and then click Next.
Select the backup you want to use and then follow the on-screen instruct\
ions to complete. 5. 
For  Windows  Vista,  refer  to  the  steps  below  to  use  the  original  •Windows installation disk for system recovery.All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those  •on the selected backup. If needed, be sure to make a copy of your data before the restore.
For further instructions, refer to the Help file of Smart Recovery 2. 
						

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(Note 1) When  launching  Smart  6™  for  the  first  time,  the  system  will  request  you  to  set  up  a  password.  This  password  is required  when  you  activate  SMART  DualBIOS  or  when  you  want  to  make  changes  to  the  SMART  Recorder  or SMART TimeLock settings. (Note 2) You will not be able to use the "Safely Remove Hardware" feature in the operating system with SMART Recorder enabled. To  remove  an  external  storage  device,  unplug  it  directly  from  your  computer  (please  note  that  doing  so may result in damage to the hardware device or loss of data). (Note 3) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. 
Instructions:
Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON/OFF Recorder 
or File  Monitor  tab  to  enable  the  recording  of  system  on/off  time  or 
files copying. Entering the Smart 6™ password is required before you 
make any changes to the previous settings. 
Instructions (Note 3):
Click the lock icon  on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6™ 
password. Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer 
for weekdays and weekends. Click Save to save the settings and click 
Exit to exit.
The Smart TimeLock Alert:
An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. 
When the alert appears, you can enter the Smart 6™ password to extend the usage 
time or click Cancel to close the alert. If you respond Cancel, you will be requested 
to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown 
time arrives, or the computer will shutdown right away. 
SMART Recorder
SMART Recorder monitors and records the activities in a system such as the time when the computer 
was turned on/off or even when large data files were moved within the hard drive or copied to an 
external storage device (Note 2).
SMART TimeLock
SMART TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and 
options. 
						

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With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into the array to expand its capacity. All with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. 
B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
(Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you'll not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. 
1.  To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 
2.  To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware compo\
nents. 
3.  Exits the X.H.D utility:  Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility.
Instructions (Note 2):Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has  equal  or  greater  capacity  than  the  RAID-ready  system drive. (To add a new hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created  earlier,  make  sure  the  new  drive  is  greater  than  or equal to the biggest drive in the array.)
4-6  eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready SystemStep 1: Configure the system BIOSEnter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers.
Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating systemThe X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you have to load the SATA controller driver first. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." )
Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiyAfter  installing  the  operating  system,  insert  the  motherboard  driver  disk.  You  can  click  the  Xpress  Install All button to automatically install all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 
						

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4-7 Cloud OC
Cloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use overclocking utility designed for system overclocking 
via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as a smart phone, iPhone, notebook 
PC, etc. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (Note 2) and logging in to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of Cloud OC, including 
Tuner (system tweaking), System Info (system monitoring), and Control\
 (system status control).
A. Launching Cloud OC
B. Directions for use (Note 3)
Step 1: The first time you launch Cloud OC, the system will request you to set up a password which will be required for login to the Cloud OC server.
Tuner • (System Tweaking): 
 The Tuner tab provides a full range of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, 
graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. Click the  or  button under 
an  item  you  want  to  configure  or  directly  enter  a  value,  and  click Set  XXXX to 
complete.
System Info • (System Monitoring): 
 The System Info tab enables real time PC system status monitoring for values such 
as CPU temperature, cooling fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature\
.
Control • (System Status Control): 
 The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart, power off, 
suspend, and hibernate options.
Step 2:Find the Cloud OC icon  in  the  notification  area  and right click the icon to select Start  Server  to  launch  the Cloud OC server. The Cloud OC  server  will  provide  a dedicated  IP  and  you  can enter  this  IP  address  in  an Internet-connected browser to  log  in  to  the  Cloud  OC server later. 
Step 3:When the Cloud OC web  page  appears, click Login, enter the previously configured password,  and  then click Send  and  you will  be  able  to  view your system status. 
(Note 1)  Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet Explorer to version 7.0 or later. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is normal. Cloud OC will be unable to connect to the remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is in powe\
r off , standby, or hibernation mode. (Note 2) Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is required. (Note 3) Available functions may differ by motherboard model. 
						

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4-8 TouchBIOS
TouchBIOS  allows  you  to  configure  your  BIOS  settings  in  Windows  environment  with  a  click  of  your  mouse 
and a touch of your screen.
The TouchBIOS Interface
Button Information Table
ButtonDescriptionButtonDescription
Allows you to change CPU ratio, BCLK, memory speed, Vcore and memory voltages.Allows  you  to  configure  Integrated  Peripherals settings. 
A l l o w s   y o u   t o   c o n f i g u r e   A d v a n c e d   B I O S Features.Allows  you  to  configure  Power  Management settings. 
Enables  QuickBoost  utility.  Provides  quick  and effortless  CPU  overclocking  for  novice  and experienced users alike.Loads Optimized Defaults.
Displays system health status, including system temperature, fan speeds, and voltage values.
Enables @BIOS utility to update the BIOS. 
						

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Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:
Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. A. 
Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.B. 
Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS.C.  (Note 1)
Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. D. (Note 2)
Before you begin
Please prepare:
At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard  •
drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one 
hard drive.
Windows 7/Vista/XP  •(Note 3) setup disk.
Motherboard driver disk.  •
A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation)  •(Note 3)
An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation)  •(Note 3)
RAID Levels
(Note 1)  Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.
(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode.
(Note 3) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit. To install Windows XP 64-bit, 
search for the installation instructions on the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website. 
(Note 4) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.
5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA 
port on the motherboard. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," 
"Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the 
SATA3 0/1 (Note 4) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the X79 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector 
from your power supply to the hard drive.
RAID 0RAID 1RAID 5RAID 10Minimum Number of Hard Drives≥22≥3≥4
Array CapacityNumber of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive 
Size of the smallest drive(Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive
(Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive
Fault ToleranceNoYesYesYes 
						

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The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. 
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and 
the BIOS version.
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.
Step 1: 
Turn  on  your  computer  and  press    to  enter  BIOS  Setup  during  the  POST  (Power-On  Self-Test). To 
create RAID, set Intel SATA Controller Mode under the Peripherals menu to RAID Mode (Figure 1) (AHCI 
mode by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode.
Step 2: 
Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Figure 1 
						

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C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS
Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of 
Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.
Step 1:
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which 
says "Press  to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press  +  to enter the RAID Configuration 
Utility.
Figure 2
Step 2:
After you press  + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). 
Create RAID Volume
If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press .
Figure 3
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3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID4. Exit
RAID Volumes :None defined.
Physical Deivces :ID    Device Model    Serial #   Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0   ST3120026AS    3JT354CP    111.7GB Non-RAID Disk1   ST3120026AS    3JT329JX   111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
  [hi]-Select   [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume2. Delete RAID Volume
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RAID Volumes :None defined.
Physical Devices :ID    Device Model  Serial #     Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0   ST3120026AS  3JT354CP     111.7GB Non-RAID Disk1   ST3120026AS  3JT329JX     111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
Press    to enter Configuration Utility.. 
						

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Step 3: 
After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be 
special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels 
supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of 
the hard drives being installed). Press  to proceed.
Step 4:
Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed, 
they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size (Figure 5) if necessary. The stripe block 
size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe b\
lock size, press .
Figure 4
Figure 5
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RAID0: Stripes data (performance).
  [hi]-Change  [TAB]-Next  [ESC]-Previous Menu  [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
  Name : Volume0  RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)  Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB  Capacity : 111.7 GB    Create Volume
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
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           The following are typical values:           RAID0 - 128KB           RAID10 - 64KB           RAID5 - 64KB
   [hi]-Change  [TAB]-Next  [ESC]-Previous Menu  [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]  Name : Volume0  RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)  Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB  Capacity : 111.7 GB    Create Volume