GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0)

Intel Q965+ ICH8DO Chipset
 
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Support List
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Memory Support List
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Downloads
Driver OS：
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Utility OS：
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [5.10.0.6662]
      118,29 MB
      Oct 25, 2012
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      Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5.10.0.5010]
      29,87 MB
      Oct 03, 2006
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Server 2003 64bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [8.3.1.1009]
      2,01 MB
      Dec 26, 2007
      Download
    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel LAN Driver

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 2000
      []
      47,75 MB
      Feb 15, 2007
      Download
    • SATA RAID/AHCI
      SATA RAID/AHCI
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      GIGABYTE SATA2 Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      Note: Press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy.

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows 7 64bit
      [1.17.50.2]
      0,18 MB
      Sep 29, 2009
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      GIGABYTE SATA2 Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      Note: Press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy.

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      [1.17.50.2]
      0,18 MB
      Sep 29, 2009
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      GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      [1.17.50.2]
      3,90 MB
      Sep 29, 2009
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      Intel ICH6R/ ICH7R/ ICH7DH/ ICH8R (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Server 2003 64bit
      [6.2.0.2002]
      0,32 MB
      Apr 27, 2007
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      Intel ICH6R/ ICH7R/ ICH7DH/ ICH8R (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [6.2.0.2002]
      0,26 MB
      Apr 27, 2007
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      Intel ICH6R/ ICH7R/ ICH7DH/ ICH8R SATA RAID Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Server 2003 64bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [6.2.1.1002]
      11,69 MB
      Apr 27, 2007
      Download
    • VGA
      VGA
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel VGA driver

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit
      [7.14.10.1504]
      11,15 MB
      Dec 03, 2008
      Download
      Intel VGA driver

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [7.14.10.1504]
      14,79 MB
      Dec 03, 2008
      Download
      Intel VGA (G965/Q965/Q963/946GZ) Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [6.14.10.4704]
      9,13 MB
      Feb 08, 2007
      Download
      Intel VGA (G965/Q965/Q963/946GZ) Driver

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows 2000
      [6.14.10.4704]
      6,77 MB
      Feb 08, 2007
      Download
  • BIOS(+2)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F4
      0,61 MB
      May 08, 2007
      Download
      1. Update CPU ID (Support Intel Conroe G0 Stepping CPU)
      2. Update IAMT Code
      F3
      0,59 MB
      Jan 19, 2007
      Download
      1. First Release
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Xpress Recovery2
      1. Support Intel Socket 1366 / 1155 / 1156, X38 / X48 / X58 / G45 / G31 / G33 / G43 / P45 / P43 / P35 / 965 / 946 / 945 chipset & AMD AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series MB (support may vary by model).
      2. This file is in an image format, after download please burn the image into a CD for use.
      3. After updating to latest version, please use this latest version Xpress Recovery2 to back up your files.

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      1.01.121029
      13,38 MB
      Nov 23, 2012
      Download
      @BIOS
      (Note) Support Intel 5 series & earlier MB(support may vary by model)
      (Note) Support AMD 800/700 series & earlier MB(support may vary by model)


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 98,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      B11.1004.1
      5,10 MB
      Oct 04, 2011
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      Easy Tune5
      (Please remove your current EasyTune5 or earlier, and GWUM Tools before install this.)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows NT,Windows 2000
      B7.0921.1
      4,57 MB
      Oct 22, 2007
      Download
  • Support List
  • Support List(+1)
    • Name
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Memory Support List
      0,02 MB
      Feb 08, 2007
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+4)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Arabic, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
      12,15 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
      18,60 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Traditional Chinese
      2002
      9,51 MB
      Mar 01, 2007
      Download
      English
      2002
      7,06 MB
      Mar 01, 2007
      Download
  • Accessory Lists
CPU Support
FAQ
Trying to press F9 key to run Xpress Recovery while BIOS POST, but still can't work. How can I get the utility working?
Driver / Software / OS
Are there any restrictions or limitations when using Xpress Recovery2 software?
Driver / Software / OS
After using the program Xpress Recovery2 from the Driver CD to backup the files, when rebooting the system why won't Xpress Recovery run by pressing F9 as indicated, the only way to run Xpress Recovery2 is by inserting the Driver CD and running it off the CD?
Driver / Software / OS
How to determine whether drivers are all installed?
Driver / Software / OS
What is the standard operation procedure of HD audio driver installation under WINXP?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Why does the onboard HD audio driver not install successfully ?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Can I use DDR and DDR2 memory modules on this motherboard at the same time? How can I enable Dual Channel technology?
Memory
Why can't I enable some RAID function?
Memory / Storage Devices
How to use Xpress Recovery2?
Others
Why can't sound come from rear audio after front audio is connected?
Peripherals
My motherboard provides Wake On LAN feature as you mentioned. But, I don't know how to enable the feature. Can you tell me?
Peripherals
Does this motherboard meet the requirements for TCG TPM specification Version 1.2?
Peripherals
What is the difference between a 24-pin and a 20-pin motherboard power connector?
Product Specification
Does Intel HD Graphics support Blu-ray Disk playback?
Product Specification
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Specification
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Specification / Peripherals / Others
Why can't I use the IDE 2?
Storage Devices
How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Storage Devices
Why is the Samsung hard disk supporting ATA133 detected as ATA100 on a ATA133-supported motherboard?
Storage Devices
How to access IDE CD/DVD ROM connected from GIGABYTE SATA2 controller under DOS?
Storage Devices
What is AHCI ?
System / HW Installation
How to enable Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)?
System / HW Installation
Does the CMOS battery (CR2032) pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
Does the USB connector pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
After installing a Radeon HD 2000 series VGA card on my motherboard and all drivers, the audio seems to be failing and after checking in Device Manager all devices seem to be normal. What can be done to fix this?
VGA / Display / Peripherals
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
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. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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