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... 1.0. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Documentation...means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product...
... 1.0. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Documentation...means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product...
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... and Operating System 69 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 86 5-2-4 USB Blocker...87 Chapter 6 Appendix...
... and Operating System 69 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 86 5-2-4 USB Blocker...87 Chapter 6 Appendix...
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...To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that ...alter the default settings (unless you need to) to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard.
...To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that ...alter the default settings (unless you need to) to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard.
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... after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the optimal BIOS default settings. 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to load the BIOS settings ...Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from that worked properly (last known good record). - 55 - BIOS Setup The BIOS defaults settings help the system to boot immediately. Press on this item and select Yes. You can create up to 8 profiles and ...
... after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the optimal BIOS default settings. 2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. Select No or press to return to load the BIOS settings ...Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from that worked properly (last known good record). - 55 - BIOS Setup The BIOS defaults settings help the system to boot immediately. Press on this item and select Yes. You can create up to 8 profiles and ...
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...BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...key in system malfunction. - 75 - Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file...
...BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...key in system malfunction. - 75 - Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file...
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... the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : G1.Sniper M5 BIOS Version : F1c BIOS Date : 04/03/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the...
... the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : G1.Sniper M5 BIOS Version : F1c BIOS Date : 04/03/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the...
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And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. Step 4: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Unique Features Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 77 - Select Yes to load BIOS defaults.
And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. Step 4: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Unique Features Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 77 - Select Yes to load BIOS defaults.
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... prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from...
... prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from...
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... of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps ...Live Update to update an app online. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - 79 - 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App ... Center utility (Figure 1). On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver...
... of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps ...Live Update to update an app online. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - 79 - 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App ... Center utility (Figure 1). On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver...
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System Requirements 1. Properly-working network connection 5. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Unique Features - 84 - EZ Smart Connect A. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Windows 7 with the Internet to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8 3. Doubleclick ... Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Programs added to be turned on (Note) B. Under File Name, select the apps to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect.
System Requirements 1. Properly-working network connection 5. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Unique Features - 84 - EZ Smart Connect A. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Windows 7 with the Internet to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8 3. Doubleclick ... Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Programs added to be turned on (Note) B. Under File Name, select the apps to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect.