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... features in any means without prior notice. 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. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual are legally registered...
... features in any means without prior notice. 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. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual are legally registered...
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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 the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press ...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. When the power is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Refer 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 activate certain system features.
... to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press ...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. When the power is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. Refer 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 activate certain system features.
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... settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 57 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-...
... settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 57 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-...
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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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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...first. Guerrilla F1h . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/11/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0SC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing ...update the backup BIOS manually. G1. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to access Q-Flash. 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....
...first. Guerrilla F1h . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/11/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0SC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing ...update the backup BIOS manually. G1. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to access Q-Flash. 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....
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... Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - Step 3: When the update process is saved. B. Select HDD 1-0 and press . Select the BIOS update file and press . Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the...
... Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - Step 3: When the update process is saved. B. Select HDD 1-0 and press . Select the BIOS update file and press . Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the...
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...Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 70 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... 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...
...Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 70 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... 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 save the current BIOS file. 4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does...
... you save the current BIOS file. 4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does...
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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 work with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 4) 4 Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 5 Total Mode Switch 6 Meter Mode... 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 - Unique Features - 74 - Button ...
... (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 work with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 4) 4 Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 5 Total Mode Switch 6 Meter Mode... 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 - Unique Features - 74 - Button ...
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...Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do I clear the CMOS values? A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully... the power cord). Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light...search for hardware changes. If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1.
...Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do I clear the CMOS values? A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully... the power cord). Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light...search for hardware changes. If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1.