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... 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. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual...
... 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. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual...
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... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring Intel®...
... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring Intel®...
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...this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected ... off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
...this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected ... off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
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... Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 51 - BIOS Setup 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007... Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated ...
... Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 51 - BIOS Setup 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007... Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated ...
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... and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. q35ms2.f1) to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel Q35 BIOS for Q35M-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/09/2007-Q35-ICH9-6A79OG0ZC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash ? GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 64 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are...
... and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. q35ms2.f1) to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel Q35 BIOS for Q35M-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/09/2007-Q35-ICH9-6A79OG0ZC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash ? GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 64 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are...
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...down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Save BIOS to update BIOS?" Select Floppy A and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.... to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10:Power Off - 65 - Step 1: 1. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to...
...down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Save BIOS to update BIOS?" Select Floppy A and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.... to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10:Power Off - 65 - Step 1: 1. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to...
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... and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 66 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software...
... and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 66 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software...
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... and click OK. - 67 - Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver...
... and click OK. - 67 - Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver...
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... system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to begin the BIOS update process. GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 68 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 3: ...one model is correct, then click OK. q35ms2.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your motherboard is not present on the screen...
... system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to begin the BIOS update process. GA-Q35M-S2 Motherboard - 68 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 3: ...one model is correct, then click OK. q35ms2.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your motherboard is not present on the screen...
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... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing...lets 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. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .A. PC HEALTH 5. Before you fully know ...
... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing...lets 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. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .A. PC HEALTH 5. Before you fully know ...