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... 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 69...
... 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 69...
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...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include.... 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 boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and...
...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include.... 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 boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: ... Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: ... Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
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... update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update...
... update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update...
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... the POST to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to begin the BIOS update. Select the BIOS update file and press . Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI...
... the POST to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to begin the BIOS update. Select the BIOS update file and press . Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI...
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As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: ...Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system ...
As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: ...Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system ...
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... start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 65 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Do...
... start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 65 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Do...