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... 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. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
... 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. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
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...63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making ... the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 107 Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. - 5 -
...63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making ... the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 107 Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. - 5 -
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... on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. When the power is turned off, the... that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To access...
... on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. When the power is turned off, the... that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To access...
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...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 ...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. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - ...
...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 ...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. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - ...
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... 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is saved to enter MSDOS mode. Intel P35 BIOS for P35C-DS3R F4d . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-...update the system BIOS without the need to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Restart the system. GA-P35C-DS3R...
... 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is saved to enter MSDOS mode. Intel P35 BIOS for P35C-DS3R F4d . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-...update the system BIOS without the need to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Restart the system. GA-P35C-DS3R...
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...saved. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file...16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is displayed on the screen. Select the BIOS update file and press . English B. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size Winbond 25X80 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved to a ...
...saved. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file...16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is displayed on the screen. Select the BIOS update file and press . English B. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size Winbond 25X80 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved to a ...
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... and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 70 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press 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 on the...
... and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 70 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press 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 on the...
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... Features Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. B. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Select @BIOS and click Install. Failure to do so may result in...
... Features Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. B. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Before You Begin: 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Select @BIOS and click Install. Failure to do so may result in...
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.... GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 72 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 4: As the system boots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website...
.... GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 72 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 4: As the system boots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website...