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... carefully 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 their respective owners. Check your ...X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...
... carefully 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 their respective owners. Check your ...X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...
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... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 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 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 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 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
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.... To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because...
.... To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because...
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...updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 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 Configurations Load ...
...updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 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 Configurations Load ...
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.... 3. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your motherboard model. 2. TM @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 -
.... 3. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your motherboard model. 2. TM @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 -
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... procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Select Floppy A and press . Step 2: The process of Q- Unique Features Step 3: When the update process is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10...
... procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Select Floppy A and press . Step 2: The process of Q- Unique Features Step 3: When the update process is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10...
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...restarts. 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. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI...
...restarts. 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. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI...
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... Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. 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. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and click OK. - 67 - Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. During the BIOS update...
... Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. 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. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and click OK. - 67 - Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. During the BIOS update...
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... completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Upon completion, restart...
... completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Upon completion, restart...
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.... (Note 2) C.I .B. Display Area 8. and M.I .A. Function LEDs 9. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button...and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Unique Features Live Update 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do...
.... (Note 2) C.I .B. Display Area 8. and M.I .A. Function LEDs 9. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button...and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Unique Features Live Update 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do...