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...by copyright laws and is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: „ For detailed...\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks ...
...by copyright laws and is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: „ For detailed...\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks ...
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... 3-2 Software 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 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 71 5-1-2 Installing...
... 3-2 Software 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 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 71 5-1-2 Installing...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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...
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...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS... Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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 ...
...GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS... Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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 ...
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... you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. g31ms2l.f1) to your motherboard model. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. Restart the system. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the...
... you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. g31ms2l.f1) to your motherboard model. 2. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. Restart the system. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the...
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... you sure to a floppy disk. Step 3: When the update process is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Unique Features Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to the main...
... you sure to a floppy disk. Step 3: When the update process is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Unique Features Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to the main...
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... to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 66...
... to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 66...
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... connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. 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. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted...
... connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. 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. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted...
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... the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard...
... the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-G31M-S2L/S2C Motherboard...
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...Function LEDs 9. Help 11. Exit/Minimize 12. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Live Update 10. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/..., 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... environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program.
...Function LEDs 9. Help 11. Exit/Minimize 12. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Live Update 10. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/..., 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... environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program.
