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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights...
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... 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 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 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme Hard...
... 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 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 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme Hard...
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...to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup 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. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the... of the system in the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST)...
...to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup 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. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the... of the system in the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST)...
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...updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 57 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS ...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized ...
...updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 57 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS ...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized ...
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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 install. Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link 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 install. Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it.
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...in system malfunction. Z68XP-UD4 E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/13/2011-Z68-7A89WG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash... physical BIOS chip. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 68 - site and update the BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™...
...in system malfunction. Z68XP-UD4 E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/13/2011-Z68-7A89WG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in the BIOS, the Q-Flash... physical BIOS chip. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 68 - site and update the BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™...
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... flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to the main menu. Step 1: 1. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard ...model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0...
... flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to the main menu. Step 1: 1. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard ...model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0...
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... BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS ...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load ...
... BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS ...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load ...
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... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to be flashed matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 71 - Before...
... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to be flashed matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 71 - Before...
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...(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 run in a set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver is... how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 3). 12 13 14 3 2 4 65 7 1 8 15 10 11 9 16 Total Mode - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic...
...(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 run in a set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver is... how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 3). 12 13 14 3 2 4 65 7 1 8 15 10 11 9 16 Total Mode - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic...
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..., BCLK, memory speed, Vcore and memory voltages. Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike. Enables @BIOS utility to configure your BIOS settings in Windows environment with a click of your mouse and a touch of your... Enables QuickBoost utility. Sets Supervisor Password. Allows you to configure Power Management settings. 4-10 TouchBIOS TouchBIOS allows you to update the BIOS. - 83 - Displays system health status, including system temperature, fan speeds, and voltage values.
..., BCLK, memory speed, Vcore and memory voltages. Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike. Enables @BIOS utility to configure your BIOS settings in Windows environment with a click of your mouse and a touch of your... Enables QuickBoost utility. Sets Supervisor Password. Allows you to configure Power Management settings. 4-10 TouchBIOS TouchBIOS allows you to update the BIOS. - 83 - Displays system health status, including system temperature, fan speeds, and voltage values.
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...My Computer > Properties > Gen- If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this button to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? In the Main Menu, press + to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager...the CMOS values? Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio ... unplug the power cord). If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to install. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on...
...My Computer > Properties > Gen- If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this button to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? In the Main Menu, press + to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager...the CMOS values? Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio ... unplug the power cord). If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to install. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on...