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...following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be...permission. No part of the motherboard is exclusively licensed 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. by any form...
...following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be...permission. No part of the motherboard is exclusively licensed 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. by any form...
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...60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique 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 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 ...5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 91 5-3 Troubleshooting 92 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 92 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 93 Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. - 6 -
...60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique 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 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 ...5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 91 5-3 Troubleshooting 92 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 92 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 93 Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. - 6 -
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...parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self... jumper in the CMOS. 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 turned off, the battery on the motherboard...
...parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self... jumper in the CMOS. 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 turned off, the battery on the motherboard...
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... KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & 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. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 56 - English 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the...
... KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & 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. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 56 - English 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the...
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...-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 68 - English 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 operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows...
...-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 68 - English 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 operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows...
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.... • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.03 Flash Type/Size PMC 25LV040 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Unique ...process of Q- appears, press to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. English B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard...
.... • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.03 Flash Type/Size PMC 25LV040 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Unique ...process of Q- appears, press to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. English B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard...
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...the system restarts. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. 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 ...to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. English Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version ...
...the system restarts. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. 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 ...to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. English Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version ...
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... (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Unique Features Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to save the current BIOS file. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid...
... (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Unique Features Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to save the current BIOS file. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid...
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...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 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 4: As the system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2... BIOS update file for your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS ...
...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 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 4: As the system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2... BIOS update file for your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS ...