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...For instructions on how to assist 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 use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
...For instructions on how to assist 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 use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
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... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
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... the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup Its major functions include conducting the Power-On...
... the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup Its major functions include conducting the Power-On...
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...Flash 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-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 54 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright ...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. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or ...
...Flash 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-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 54 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright ...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. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or ...
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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. What is Q-Flash ? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 66 - For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. Note: The USB flash drive or hard...
....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. What is Q-Flash ? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 66 - For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. Note: The USB flash drive or hard...
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... the message "Are you sure to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. The follow procedure...
... the message "Are you sure to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. The follow procedure...
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... POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. 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.
... POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. 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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... your location and click OK. - 69 - 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. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate...
... your location and click OK. - 69 - 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. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate...
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... 3 above, recomfirm your system. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard is correct, then click OK. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files of type list. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 70 -
... 3 above, recomfirm your system. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard is correct, then click OK. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files of type list. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 70 -
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...you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. Unique Features setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles... among Easy Mode, 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 Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing...
...you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. Unique Features setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles... among Easy Mode, 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 Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing...