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... with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots become unavailable. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots become unavailable. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital... dealer. 1 Pin No. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) ...
... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital... dealer. 1 Pin No. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) ...
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... the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described...& Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Submenu Help While in this ...
... the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described...& Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Submenu Help While in this ...
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... system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power...
... system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power...
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... voltages as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the memory. BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU...
... voltages as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the memory. BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU...
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... system will not stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your system. Head Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. If you...
... system will not stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your system. Head Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. If you...
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... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to HDD Init Display First [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu...
... CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to HDD Init Display First [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu...
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.... (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from... the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled....
.... (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from... the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled....
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... detecting at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. it will operate at Port..... Onboard ESATA controller (JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors on the Back Panel) Enables or...to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. BIOS Setup This feature will only operate at Port..... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status...
... detecting at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed. it will operate at Port..... Onboard ESATA controller (JMicron JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors on the Back Panel) Enables or...to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. BIOS Setup This feature will only operate at Port..... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status...
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... header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is removed, this...
... header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is removed, this...
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...the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Enabled allows the CPU fan to ...how to Enabled. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 52 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables ...
...the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Enabled allows the CPU fan to ...how to Enabled. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 52 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables ...
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...the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and...The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to automatically install ...
...the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and...The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to automatically install ...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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Drivers Installation - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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...BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to a USB flash drive. appears, press to update BIOS?" CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the... USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Unique Features Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB...
...BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to a USB flash drive. appears, press to update BIOS?" CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the... USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Unique Features Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB...
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... Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 69 - The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live Utility Update (Check for reference... Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 1) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on ...
... Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 69 - The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live Utility Update (Check for reference... Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 1) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Meter Time 8 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on ...
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... Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 1) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic...
... Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 1) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic...
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...Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 71 - About Q-Share ... in...
...Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share ... Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 71 - About Q-Share ... in...
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... need to press the power button first. (Note 1) (Note 2) If your cell phone has been configured as the portable key(Note .1) (If the screen doesn't display your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has...
... need to press the power button first. (Note 1) (Note 2) If your cell phone has been configured as the portable key(Note .1) (If the screen doesn't display your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has...
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.... When the array is deleted, the screen will appear (as Free if unassigned. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or are assigned to this array. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their...
.... When the array is deleted, the screen will appear (as Free if unassigned. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or are assigned to this array. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their...