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Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. 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...
Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. 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...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P35 BIOS for P35-DS4 F5e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/10/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0GC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive... 44. : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - A.
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P35 BIOS for P35-DS4 F5e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/10/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0GC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive... 44. : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - A.
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... system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set...complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu...
... system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set...complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu...
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...enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard ... device during the POST for an error during the POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - English • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the...
...enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard ... device during the POST for an error during the POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - English • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the...
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...ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt ...if you enter BIOS Setup. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) ...
...ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt ...if you enter BIOS Setup. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) ...
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... Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled...
... Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... will be the approximate distance to AHCI mode. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated... in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or...
... will be the approximate distance to AHCI mode. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated... in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or...
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... this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. BIOS Setup When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to CMOS, and then restart your system. Enabled clears the...
... this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. BIOS Setup When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to CMOS, and then restart your system. Enabled clears the...
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... you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock...
... you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock...
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... to set the PCIe clock frequency. System Memory Multiplier Allows you to 333 MHz. As stability is enabled. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU FSB. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power... at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 54 -
... to set the PCIe clock frequency. System Memory Multiplier Allows you to 333 MHz. As stability is enabled. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU FSB. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power... at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 54 -
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..., you to view the BIOS settings but not to confirm the password. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to make changes to continue system boot. English 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup...
..., you to view the BIOS settings but not to confirm the password. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to make changes to continue system boot. English 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup...
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... data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 64 - English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. actual size requirements...
... data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 64 - English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. actual size requirements...
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...drive contains the Windows operating system. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. English B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG...any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for P35-DS4 F5e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/03/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0GC-00 Figure 9 C. After you wish to check disk allocation. When finished,...
...drive contains the Windows operating system. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. English B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG...any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for P35-DS4 F5e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/03/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0GC-00 Figure 9 C. After you wish to check disk allocation. When finished,...
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..., which enhances protection for P35-DS4 F5e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/10/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0GC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Dual BIOSTM? However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest... backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - TM @BIOS allows you to ensure normal system operation. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use ...
..., which enhances protection for P35-DS4 F5e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/10/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0GC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Dual BIOSTM? However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest... backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - TM @BIOS allows you to ensure normal system operation. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use ...
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System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - English Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. The procedure is present...
System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - English Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. The procedure is present...
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... from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard... the Internet or through other source. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program.
... from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard... the Internet or through other source. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program.
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... motherboard. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to Disabled or AHCI. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under ...Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... motherboard. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your computer and press to Disabled or AHCI. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under ...Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which ...
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... sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. English 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native...2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [...
... sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. English 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native...2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [...
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...Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. PCIE-to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - English C. Figure 2... In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE...
...Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. PCIE-to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - English C. Figure 2... In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE...