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Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) .... • Always turn off . The LED is on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn off (S5). Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with...
Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) .... • Always turn off . The LED is on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn off (S5). Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with...
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... via an optional COM port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short...a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load...
... via an optional COM port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short...a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load...
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... in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and ...reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on ...
... in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and ...reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on ...
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will... Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. BIOS Setup To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the...
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will... Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. BIOS Setup To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the...
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... used; BIOS Setup CPU Frequency Displays the CPU frequency. the second is the memory frequency that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of... System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that is installed. mode based on CPU FSB. 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 Frequency System Memory ...
... used; BIOS Setup CPU Frequency Displays the CPU frequency. the second is the memory frequency that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of... System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU that is installed. mode based on CPU FSB. 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 Frequency System Memory ...
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... motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced... 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.... 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced... Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and...
... motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced... 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.... 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced... Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and...
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... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Security Chip Configuration F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change/Set/Disable Password Press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS...boot. To clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to confirm the password. The user password only allows you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to BIOS settings. Type the password again and press . GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 52...
... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Security Chip Configuration F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change/Set/Disable Password Press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS...boot. To clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to confirm the password. The user password only allows you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to BIOS settings. Type the password again and press . GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 52...
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2-15 Security Chip Configuration Security Chip Clear Security Chip CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Security Chip Configuration [Enabled] [Enter] Item Help Menu Level` Security Chip state Enabled/Activated KLJI:... Defaults Security Chip Enables or disables the security chip. Clear Security Chip This item allows you want to clear all settings in the security chip, press on [YES] again, then the system will reboot and clear the settings. Disabled Disables the security chip. GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 54 - Enabled Enables the security chip. ...
2-15 Security Chip Configuration Security Chip Clear Security Chip CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Security Chip Configuration [Enabled] [Enter] Item Help Menu Level` Security Chip state Enabled/Activated KLJI:... Defaults Security Chip Enables or disables the security chip. Clear Security Chip This item allows you want to clear all settings in the security chip, press on [YES] again, then the system will reboot and clear the settings. Disabled Disables the security chip. GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 54 - Enabled Enables the security chip. ...
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... try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: What do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? If your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. A: Make sure your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on ....boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 90 -...
... try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: What do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? If your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. A: Make sure your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on ....boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 90 -...