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...on how to the specifications and features in the 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. Documentation ...Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
...on how to the specifications and features in the 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. Documentation ...Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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... 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
... 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
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...default settings (unless you not flash 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 BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. If this occurs, ... certain system features. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-...
...default settings (unless you not flash 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 BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. If this occurs, ... certain system features. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-...
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... press the key to operate in optimum state. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 49 - BIOS Setup In case system instability occurs, you may try ...to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the ...
... press the key to operate in optimum state. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 49 - BIOS Setup In case system instability occurs, you may try ...to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the ...
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..., Award Software, Inc. GA-M52L-S3 F6b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/04/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG07C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches...
..., Award Software, Inc. GA-M52L-S3 F6b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/04/2008-NV-MCP61-6A61KG07C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches...
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... disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. appears, press to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 63...
... disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. appears, press to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 63...
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...Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 64 - 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...
...Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 64 - 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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... when using @BIOS. 4. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. 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...
... when using @BIOS. 4. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. 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...
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.... 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. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 66 - Select...
.... 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. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 66 - Select...