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...manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ...X.X." All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Copyright © ...
...manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ...X.X." All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Copyright © ...
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3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™...80 4-7 Smart TPM j 83 4-8 Auto... 126 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 128 5-3 Troubleshooting 129 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 129 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 130 5-4 Regulatory Statements 132 j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 5 -
3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™...80 4-7 Smart TPM j 83 4-8 Auto... 126 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 128 5-3 Troubleshooting 129 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 129 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 130 5-4 Regulatory Statements 132 j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 5 -
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... result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records...power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On ...
... result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records...power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On ...
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... the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. BIOS Setup - 60 - The BIOS defaults settings help 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 settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
... the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. BIOS Setup - 60 - The BIOS defaults settings help 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 settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 68 - The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 68 - The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
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... and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to your motherboard model. 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09...
... and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to your motherboard model. 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09...
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...CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to begin the BIOS update. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the ... 0 3. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select the BIOS update file and press . Select Floppy A and press . Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are ...
...CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to begin the BIOS update. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the ... 0 3. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select the BIOS update file and press . Select Floppy A and press . Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are ...
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...System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to ... Defaults ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system....
...System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to ... Defaults ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system....
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...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system not to boot. - 75...
...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system not to boot. - 75...
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... 8 Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 3). 11 12 13 3 2 4 65 1 7 8 14 10 15 9 Total Mode - Unique Features - 78 - B. Total Mode In Total Mode, .... (Note 1) Before using the Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to run in power-saving mode will light on...
... 8 Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 3). 11 12 13 3 2 4 65 1 7 8 14 10 15 9 Total Mode - Unique Features - 78 - B. Total Mode In Total Mode, .... (Note 1) Before using the Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to run in power-saving mode will light on...
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.... Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots ... error - 129 - Press to install. A: For motherboards that have this button to show the advanced options. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and...
.... Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots ... error - 129 - Press to install. A: For motherboards that have this button to show the advanced options. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and...