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... are legally registered to their respective owners. 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright...
... are legally registered to their respective owners. 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 USB Blocker...86 5-2-4 Smart TimeLock...87 5-2-5 Smart Recovery 2...88 Chapter 6 Appendix...91 6-1 Qualcomm®...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 USB Blocker...86 5-2-4 Smart TimeLock...87 5-2-5 Smart Recovery 2...88 Chapter 6 Appendix...91 6-1 Qualcomm®...
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...saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you ...failure 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 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
...saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you ...failure 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 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
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... will restart automatically and boot from that worked properly (last known good record). - 55 - You can create up to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your... settings help the system to complete. This saves the changes to boot immediately. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you wish to load and then press to operate in HDD/USB/FDD to input the ...
... will restart automatically and boot from that worked properly (last known good record). - 55 - You can create up to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your... settings help the system to complete. This saves the changes to boot immediately. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you wish to load and then press to operate in HDD/USB/FDD to input the ...
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... the main BIOS. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or hard drive. However, if the main BIOS is 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. During the...
... the main BIOS. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or hard drive. However, if the main BIOS is 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. During the...
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...the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : G1.Sniper Z87 BIOS Version : E7 BIOS Date : 09/30/2013 Flash Type/...Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features - 76 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. appears, select Yes to BIOS...
...the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : G1.Sniper Z87 BIOS Version : E7 BIOS Date : 09/30/2013 Flash Type/...Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features - 76 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. appears, select Yes to BIOS...
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Select Yes to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 77 - Unique Features The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
Select Yes to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 77 - Unique Features The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
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... the Internet connection is stable and do so may not boot. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. Failure to do NOT interrupt the...
... the Internet connection is stable and do so may not boot. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. Failure to do NOT interrupt the...
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...Update to update an app online. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE.... (Figure 2) Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Running...driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Restart your system, check related ...
...Update to update an app online. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE.... (Figure 2) Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Running...driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Restart your system, check related ...
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Properly-working network connection 5. Unique Features - 84 - Windows 7 with the Internet to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Programs added to obtain their data such as Outlook®, Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. ...Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. System Requirements 1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. EZ Smart Connect A. Under File Name, select the apps to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8 3. Doubleclick the app to add it to...
Properly-working network connection 5. Unique Features - 84 - Windows 7 with the Internet to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Programs added to obtain their data such as Outlook®, Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. ...Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. System Requirements 1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. EZ Smart Connect A. Under File Name, select the apps to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8 3. Doubleclick the app to add it to...