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... Classifications In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of...by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced,...
... Classifications In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of...by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced,...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky,...recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Its major functions include ...
...chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky,...recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Its major functions include ...
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... 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 operate in optimum state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup...
... 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 operate in optimum state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup...
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... the key during the POST to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. 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...
... the key during the POST to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. 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...
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... Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . 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 floppy disk, USB flash ...disk. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Unique Features Step 2: The process of Q- Select Floppy A and press . When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into...
... Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . 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 floppy disk, USB flash ...disk. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Unique Features Step 2: The process of Q- Select Floppy A and press . When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into...
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...BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L.../S2C Motherboard - 64 - Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...
...BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L.../S2C Motherboard - 64 - Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...
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... an inadequate BIOS flashing. Select @BIOS and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server...
... an inadequate BIOS flashing. Select @BIOS and click Install. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server...
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...and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 9gcms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model...BIOS update process. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-945GCM-S2L/...
...and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 9gcms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model...BIOS update process. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-945GCM-S2L/...