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... modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - 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 system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...
... modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - 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 system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...
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... Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without having to accept. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the...Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first...
... Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without having to accept. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the...Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first...
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... connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes...
... connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes...
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..., chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected...
..., chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected...
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The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 42 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Quick or Expert. `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 42 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Quick or Expert. `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
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... of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
... of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
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... the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you can set hard drive as the... first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on the boot device list. For example, only hard drive...
... the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you can set hard drive as the... first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on the boot device list. For example, only hard drive...
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2-6 Peripherals && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(s) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Intel Z77 chipset. (Default: Enabled) - 51 - BIOS Setup
2-6 Peripherals && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(s) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Intel Z77 chipset. (Default: Enabled) - 51 - BIOS Setup
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...mode. Note: OS has to provide support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible ...controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to xHCI. The USB 3.0 device attached on this item is set to xHCI controller. The USB 3.0 device attached on this...
...mode. Note: OS has to provide support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible ...controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to xHCI. The USB 3.0 device attached on this item is set to xHCI controller. The USB 3.0 device attached on this...
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...the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and select Yes. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to boot immediately. BIOS Setup - 58 - This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Your system will restart automatically and...device you wish to load and then press to complete. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select a device to operate in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press to complete. && Load Profiles If your system becomes ...
...the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and select Yes. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to boot immediately. BIOS Setup - 58 - This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Your system will restart automatically and...device you wish to load and then press to complete. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select a device to operate in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press to complete. && Load Profiles If your system becomes ...
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... drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •• Hard drives larger than to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks...
... drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are not supported. •• Hard drives larger than to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks...
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... 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to store the backup image file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage...
... 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to store the backup image file. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage...
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...features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 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. However, if...is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Unique Features - 66 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest ...
...features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 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. However, if...is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Unique Features - 66 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest ...
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... failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to boot. - 69 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on...the Internet). Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your system after the system restarts. B. After ...
... failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to boot. - 69 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on...the Internet). Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your system after the system restarts. B. After ...
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... of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright...
... of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility.. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright...
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... a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue_ Figure 3 Appendix - 90 - After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration.
... a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue_ Figure 3 Appendix - 90 - After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration.
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... the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you want to ensure system performance and compatibility. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows?" A. The locations of the driver.
... the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you want to ensure system performance and compatibility. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows?" A. The locations of the driver.
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... key on the keyboard to scroll to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Press . Step 2: For the Intel Z77: Insert the floppy...
... key on the keyboard to scroll to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Press . Step 2: For the Intel Z77: Insert the floppy...
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...CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is working properly. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Check if the system can boot successfully. Appendix - 112 - Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might ... device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. A When the computer is turned on your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for...
...CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is working properly. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Check if the system can boot successfully. Appendix - 112 - Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might ... device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. A When the computer is turned on your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for...