Click or choose individual drivers (Chipset, LAN, Audio). Restart the system when prompted. Scenario B: Using on Windows 10 or 11 (Legacy System) Insert the DVD.
Essential for hard drive speed and compatibility (ensure this is installed before switching IDE to AHCI in BIOS).
If you are running Windows 10 or 11 on an older AMD FX board, the drivers on a 2011-era DVD may not work, or they might cause stability issues.
Chipsets like the 970, 990X, and 990FX built to support AMD FX "Bulldozer" processors on Socket AM3+.
Beyond the raw drivers, the DVD includes a suite of exclusive Gigabyte tools:
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Look at your physical motherboard to find the exact model number (e.g., GA-990FXA-UD3 or GA-78LMT-USB3 ). Note the revision number (e.g., Rev 1.0, Rev 4.0) usually printed in the bottom-left corner. Go to the official Gigabyte support website. Type your exact model and revision into the search bar.
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If your PC has no internet access and you need immediate LAN or Wi-Fi drivers to get online, the DVD acts as a crucial bridge.
Open File Explorer and open the DVD drive to view the folders. Navigate to \Driver .
Crucial for storage drive recognition during or after OS installation.
Right-click the specific .exe setup file, select , go to the Compatibility tab, set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows 7 , and check Run as Administrator . The Better Alternative: Skip the Disc Entirely