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...tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation... User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. The logo is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Changes to use of this manual may be reproduced...
...tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation... User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. The logo is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Changes to use of this manual may be reproduced...
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... Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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... keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended ...that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS...
... keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended ...that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS...
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...Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 51 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` ... Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations ...
...Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 51 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` ... Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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... Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result ... or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 64 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-...
... Inc. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result ... or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 64 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-...
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...DPriavses !! The follow procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total..., press to update BIOS?" B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10:Power Off - 65 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. •...
...DPriavses !! The follow procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total..., press to update BIOS?" B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10:Power Off - 65 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. •...
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... then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 66 - Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen...
... then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 66 - Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen...
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... Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Unique Features Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. During the BIOS update process...
... Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Unique Features Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to your location and click OK. - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. During the BIOS update process...
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... reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 68 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. g31s3l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an...
... reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31-S3L Motherboard - 68 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. g31s3l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an...
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C.I.A./M.I .B. PC HEALTH 5. Function LEDs 9. GO 6. Display Area 8. Live Update 10. and M.I .B. 3. and M.I .A. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient ...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 ... overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in damage to enter the BIOS Setup program.
C.I.A./M.I .B. PC HEALTH 5. Function LEDs 9. GO 6. Display Area 8. Live Update 10. and M.I .B. 3. and M.I .A. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient ...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 ... overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in damage to enter the BIOS Setup program.