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... press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is recommended that you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in... chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. 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 operating system. •...
... press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is recommended that you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in... chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. 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 operating system. •...
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... the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD3R F1d . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST...
... the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version X58A-UD3R F1d . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST...
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...; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages 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 to...
...; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages 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 to...
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... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto x tRP - Auto x tRAS - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. This page is dependent on your overall system configurations.
... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto x tRP - Auto x tRAS - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. This page is dependent on your overall system configurations.
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... set the CPU clock prior to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) - 43 - Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz...
... set the CPU clock prior to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) - 43 - Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz...
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...no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS. BIOS Setup - 50 - Head Number of sectors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will stop for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Precomp ...amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your system. Base Memory...
...no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS. BIOS Setup - 50 - Head Number of sectors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will stop for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Precomp ...amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your system. Base Memory...
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...2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Press to deliver... password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the waiting time for daily use. Password Check Specifies whether a...
...2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Press to deliver... password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the waiting time for daily use. Password Check Specifies whether a...
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.... (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16-1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot... display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; Disabled displays normal ...
.... (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PCIE x16-1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot... display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; Disabled displays normal ...
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...IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) ICH SATA Control Mode (Intel ICH10R...2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Disabled] [...
...IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) ICH SATA Control Mode (Intel ICH10R...2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Disabled] [...
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... the approximate distance to the following message will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A ... then length shown will show 0m, as shown in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default...
... the approximate distance to the following message will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A ... then length shown will show 0m, as shown in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default...
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... the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CMOS, and then restart your system. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages...
... the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CMOS, and then restart your system. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR15V/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages...
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BIOS Setup - 62 - The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to continue system boot. The user password only allows you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to confirm the password. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User ...
BIOS Setup - 62 - The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to continue system boot. The user password only allows you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to confirm the password. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User ...
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... IDE connector is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Unique Features Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. actual size requirements vary, depending...
... IDE connector is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Unique Features Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. actual size requirements vary, depending...
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.... Please note that if there is installed, right-click the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save...
.... Please note that if there is installed, right-click the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save...
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... is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart ... if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. X58AUD3R.f1) to enter Q-Flash. X58A-UD3R F1d . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the...
... is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart ... if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. X58AUD3R.f1) to enter Q-Flash. X58A-UD3R F1d . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the...
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... the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Unique Features - 74 -
... the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Unique Features - 74 -
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...Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to...Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 75 - After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. During...
...Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to...Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 75 - After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. During...
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... computer for daily use. SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike; 4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with a click of the mouse button. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up system performance, reduce... boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for the changes to save the settings. users ...
... computer for daily use. SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike; 4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with a click of the mouse button. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up system performance, reduce... boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for the changes to save the settings. users ...
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... you to activate SMART DualBIOS, SMART Recorder, or SMART TimeLock or to optimize the storage space for the computer on weekdays or on the next boot. When the reminder appears, you make any changes to extend the use time for the first time, the system will shutdown right away. (Note 1) (Note...
... you to activate SMART DualBIOS, SMART Recorder, or SMART TimeLock or to optimize the storage space for the computer on weekdays or on the next boot. When the reminder appears, you make any changes to extend the use time for the first time, the system will shutdown right away. (Note 1) (Note...
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... USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...