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...is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results... 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. 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. •...
...is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results... 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. 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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Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-880GMA-UD2H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0KC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software...follows asks if you the SATA controller is found running at IDE MODE!" Note: This message will display a message during the POST, telling you want to change it to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-880GMA-UD2H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0KC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software...follows asks if you the SATA controller is found running at IDE MODE!" Note: This message will display a message during the POST, telling you want to change it to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function...
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... in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. For... setting in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup To show the BIOS POST screen.
... in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. For... setting in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup To show the BIOS POST screen.
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...Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of... your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of...
...Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of... your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of...
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... errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS...
... errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS...
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... arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to the hard drive. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to move it will be recovered from this... menu when finished. If the system BIOS is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. Hard Disk Boot Priority ...
... arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to the hard drive. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to move it will be recovered from this... menu when finished. If the system BIOS is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. Hard Disk Boot Priority ...
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...-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3...
...-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3...
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... - 66 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Step 1: Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. actual size requirements vary, depending on your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there is recommended; B. Step 4: After the operating system is installed...
... - 66 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Step 1: Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. actual size requirements vary, depending on your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there is recommended; B. Step 4: After the operating system is installed...
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... Award Software, Inc. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. erboard model. 2. During the POST, press the key to enter MS-DOS mode. GA-880GMA-UD2H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0KC-00 Because ...™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Restart the system. Unique Features - 68 - What ...
... Award Software, Inc. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. erboard model. 2. During the POST, press the key to enter MS-DOS mode. GA-880GMA-UD2H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0KC-00 Because ...™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Restart the system. Unique Features - 68 - What ...
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... Save BIOS to update BIOS?" Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features Select the BIOS update file and press . CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose...
... Save BIOS to update BIOS?" Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features Select the BIOS update file and press . CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose...
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Unique Features - 70 - Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS ... version is complete after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ...
Unique Features - 70 - Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS ... version is complete after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ...
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... for the SATA3_0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To enable RAID for the SATA3_4 and eSATA connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA RAID5 Support...
... for the SATA3_0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To enable RAID for the SATA3_4 and eSATA connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA RAID5 Support...
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... View/LD Define Menu window. Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. To view controller settings, press to configure a RAID array. Appendix Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Option ROM Version 3.2.1540.15 (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices...
... View/LD Define Menu window. Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. To view controller settings, press to configure a RAID array. Appendix Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Option ROM Version 3.2.1540.15 (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices...
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...HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify ... is still on. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? If your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in My Computer...
...HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify ... is still on. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? If your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. For more FAQs for your board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in My Computer...