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...download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally... rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
...download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally... rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
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... 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 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 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Time Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 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 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Time Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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... power is recommended that you can press + in the CMOS. BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-...to activate certain system features. 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 you not alter the default settings...
... power is recommended that you can press + in the CMOS. BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-...to activate certain system features. 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 you not alter the default settings...
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... recommended that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically adjust the...Cores. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Auto BIOS will appear. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is set to...
... recommended that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically adjust the...Cores. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Auto BIOS will appear. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is set to...
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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 settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized ...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save & ...
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 settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized ...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save & ...
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Because...
... flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Because...
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... DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 63 - ing the BIOS. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updat- Q-Flash Utility v2.13 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Keep DMI...
... DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 63 - ing the BIOS. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updat- Q-Flash Utility v2.13 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Keep DMI...
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... the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 64 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. The...
... the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 64 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. The...
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... 1. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure...
... 1. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure...
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...speaker to the maximum volume? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on GIGABYTE's website. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. For motherboards that 's why the light is still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for .... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics...
...speaker to the maximum volume? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on GIGABYTE's website. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. For motherboards that 's why the light is still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for .... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics...