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... 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 Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 71 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone...
... 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 Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 71 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone...
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... for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead... less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for more information.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 -
... for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead... less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for more information.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 -
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When the power is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . Inadequate...
When the power is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . Inadequate...
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...processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to limit ...When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel...
...processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to limit ...When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel...
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.../IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at Port..... it will appear: Start detecting at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup Note: Pair...
.../IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at Port..... it will appear: Start detecting at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup Note: Pair...
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... by Ring Allows the system to its working state exactly where it was left off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - The system can be resumed at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only. When signaled by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss...
... by Ring Allows the system to its working state exactly where it was left off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - The system can be resumed at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only. When signaled by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss...
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...need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . Disabled Disables this function...password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on the 5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating system. To turn on this item and set the date and time as following: Date (of power from the operating ...
...need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . Disabled Disables this function...password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on the 5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating system. To turn on this item and set the date and time as following: Date (of power from the operating ...
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... install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to restart your optional drive. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later...shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. ...
... install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to restart your optional drive. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later...shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. ...
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... restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; For example, when hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on...longer to back up a hard drive than to quickly compress and back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to restore it . Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the ...
... restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; For example, when hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on...longer to back up a hard drive than to quickly compress and back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to restore it . Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the ...
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... operating system.) A. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - Save the changes and exit. 2. English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 1 Figure...
... operating system.) A. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - Save the changes and exit. 2. English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 1 Figure...
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... the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Select BACKUP to store the...
... the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Select BACKUP to store the...
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...the key in system malfunction. What is @BIOS ? p31ds3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - 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 FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. TM ...must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Before You Begin: 1. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having ...
...the key in system malfunction. What is @BIOS ? p31ds3.f1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - 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 FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. TM ...must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Before You Begin: 1. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having ...
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In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 4. B. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. If your...Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features Failure to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS ...
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 4. B. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. If your...Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features Failure to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS ...
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...Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. Before 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. C.I.A./M.I .A. and M.I .B. English 4-3 EasyTune 5 EasyTuneTM 5, an easy... - 67 - may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Function LEDs 9. GIGABYTE Logo 10. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring ...
...Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. Before 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. C.I.A./M.I .A. and M.I .B. English 4-3 EasyTune 5 EasyTuneTM 5, an easy... - 67 - may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Function LEDs 9. GIGABYTE Logo 10. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring ...
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.... • The recommended amount of memory to use for system speed, set the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to boost your computer's performance. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to speed up your computer.
.... • The recommended amount of memory to use for system speed, set the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to boost your computer's performance. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to speed up your computer.
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... Control Panel. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your...
... Control Panel. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your...