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.... For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "...\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number...
.... For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "...\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number...
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... 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share ...67 4-6 Time Repair ...68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input...
... 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share ...67 4-6 Time Repair ...68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input...
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...downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 not flash the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "... the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the ...
...downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 not flash the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "... the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the ...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load ... & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load ... & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 -
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... need to your motherboard model. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. What is Q-FlashTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. G31MES2L.FA) to enter MSDOS...
... need to your motherboard model. 2. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60 - Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. What is Q-FlashTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. G31MES2L.FA) to enter MSDOS...
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...)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Save BIOS to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. appears, press to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you to save the...
...)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Save BIOS to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. appears, press to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you to save the...
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.... 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 restarts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 62 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
.... 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 restarts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 62 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
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... site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Before You Begin: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other...
... site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Before You Begin: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other...
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...Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Re-enter the application only if you want to... Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Total Mode - Before using the Easy Energy Saver function, make any changes...reset to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will continue to run in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set...
...Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Re-enter the application only if you want to... Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Total Mode - Before using the Easy Energy Saver function, make any changes...reset to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will continue to run in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set...