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...the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © ...The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by copyright ...
...the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © ...The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by copyright ...
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... Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making...
... Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making...
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... Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...
... Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` ... to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on...BIOS default settings. BIOS Setup The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS... default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ...Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this...
... Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` ... to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on...BIOS default settings. BIOS Setup The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS... default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ...Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this...
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...by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Before You Begin: 1. 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 and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter ...BIOS flashing process. TM @BIOS allows you to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-EP35-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. EP35-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS...
...by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Before You Begin: 1. 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 and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter ...BIOS flashing process. TM @BIOS allows you to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-EP35-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. EP35-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS...
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... Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. appears, press to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. The follow procedure assumes that you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B...
... Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. appears, press to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. The follow procedure assumes that you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B...
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... the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC ... BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update,...
... the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC ... BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update,...
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.... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install.
.... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install.
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... save the BIOS update file (e.g. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-EP35-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could...
... save the BIOS update file (e.g. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-EP35-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could...
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...or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. GO 6. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles ...among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing ...
...or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. GO 6. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles ...among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing ...