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... Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the first time, it is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to its original settings. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required...to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is recommended that you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to use and the ...
... Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the first time, it is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to its original settings. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required...to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is recommended that you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to use and the ...
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...by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. BIOS Setup No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will stop for a disk error; ...All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of the base memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. The value of base (...or conventional) memory installed in the system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. it will be stopped. Memory The category is display-only which is ...
...by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. BIOS Setup No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will stop for a disk error; ...All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of the base memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. The value of base (...or conventional) memory installed in the system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. it will be stopped. Memory The category is display-only which is ...
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... Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] Item Help Menu Level` Select Hard Disk Boot Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 34 - LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. ZIP...
... Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] Item Help Menu Level` Select Hard Disk Boot Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 34 - LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. ZIP...
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... This item will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will show up when you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. English Password Check Setup... The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Disabled Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default...
... This item will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will show up when you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. English Password Check Setup... The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Disabled Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default...
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... Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select x UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [... the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on Enhanced the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 36 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to ". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this...
... Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select x UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [... the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on Enhanced the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 36 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to ". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this...
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... Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Enabled Enable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disable onboard Serial port 2. - 37 -
... Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Enabled Enable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disable onboard Serial port 2. - 37 -
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...SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "No". GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 42 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDRV / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU ... CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. 80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. Case Opened If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will restart. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail ...
...SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "No". GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 42 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDRV / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU ... CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. 80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. Case Opened If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will restart. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail ...
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..., 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. 3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3. 4 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4. C.I.A.2 C.I .A.2 to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 44 - English Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can 't boot, clear CMOS to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading.
..., 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. 3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3. 4 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4. C.I.A.2 C.I .A.2 to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 44 - English Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can 't boot, clear CMOS to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading.
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... the password. BIOS Setup If you select "Setup" at the center of the screen to assist you can enter Setup freely. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will boot and you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. Once the password is...
... the password. BIOS Setup If you select "Setup" at the center of the screen to assist you can enter Setup freely. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will boot and you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. Once the password is...
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...order to change BIOS feature settings with the option for ultimate system protection. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as CPU, memory, graphics... to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. Instead, S.O.S. C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) A web-based system management tool that eliminates system boot-up -to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .T. M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker) ...
...order to change BIOS feature settings with the option for ultimate system protection. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as CPU, memory, graphics... to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. Instead, S.O.S. C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) A web-based system management tool that eliminates system boot-up -to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .T. M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker) ...
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...IDE hard disk supporting HPA 5. Once the computer has restarted, the phrase "Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to its size. 6. When the boot partition is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to use the Xpress Recovery 1. Once you have completed this step,... subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can restore the drive to enter Xpress Recovery. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Set Password ...
...IDE hard disk supporting HPA 5. Once the computer has restarted, the phrase "Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to its size. 6. When the boot partition is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to use the Xpress Recovery 1. Once you have completed this step,... subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can restore the drive to enter Xpress Recovery. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Set Password ...
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...driver and software installations are complete. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Remove Backup Image 4. System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed.....0 (C) Copy Right 2003. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key. 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Execute Backup Utility 2. Exit and Restart 1. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 56 - English 2.
...driver and software installations are complete. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Remove Backup Image 4. System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed.....0 (C) Copy Right 2003. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key. 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Execute Backup Utility 2. Exit and Restart 1. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 56 - English 2.
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... Recovery during computer power on. Appendix Execute Restore Utility: This program will be required to original state. 3. Once this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your hard drive. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc...
... Recovery during computer power on. Appendix Execute Restore Utility: This program will be required to original state. 3. Once this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your hard drive. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc...
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...Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide ...Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to .... English Entering the Q-FlashTM utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enable execution of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Action bar...
...Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide ...Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to .... English Entering the Q-FlashTM utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enable execution of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Action bar...
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...the "Before you begin Step 1 with "Save Main BIOS to save the current BIOS for your motherboard and insert it to update BIOS?" GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 60 - If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have the correct BIOS file for backup purpose, you ... the BIOS file you want to Floppy" item. 2. As described in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable 8KNXPU.FAbuatoBRooect oF1vreofrimlye(s)...
...the "Before you begin Step 1 with "Save Main BIOS to save the current BIOS for your motherboard and insert it to update BIOS?" GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 60 - If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have the correct BIOS file for backup purpose, you ... the BIOS file you want to Floppy" item. 2. As described in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable 8KNXPU.FAbuatoBRooect oF1vreofrimlye(s)...
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... Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to update BIOS. uCtopRyecBoIvOeSrycomEnpalebtled - Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable... Boot From Main Bios AutoARreecyoovuersyure EtonaRbEleSET ? The BIOS file becomes Fab after you are sure to flash the backup BIOS, too. 5. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS ...
... Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to update BIOS. uCtopRyecBoIvOeSrycomEnpalebtled - Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable... Boot From Main Bios AutoARreecyoovuersyure EtonaRbEleSET ? The BIOS file becomes Fab after you are sure to flash the backup BIOS, too. 5. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS ...
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... Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 64 - Press Y button on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DUMpdIaDtiantga BIEOnSabNleow >>>>>>>U>p>d>a>te>>B>IO>>S>f>ro...
... Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 64 - Press Y button on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DUMpdIaDtiantga BIEOnSabNleow >>>>>>>U>p>d>a>te>>B>IO>>S>f>ro...
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... I , if the BIOS file you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are the same as your system won't boot. Please note that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. In method I, if it according to be sure that any interruption...'s model name again. IV. Selecting wrong model name will cause system unbooted GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 66 - III. In method I . IV. II. It can help you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model...
... I , if the BIOS file you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are the same as your system won't boot. Please note that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. In method I, if it according to be sure that any interruption...'s model name again. IV. Selecting wrong model name will cause system unbooted GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 66 - III. In method I . IV. II. It can help you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model...
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... *Except for beep code 8, these beeps usually stand for reference purposes. The situations might differ from computer after system boots up. If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB... BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 74 - Question 8: Sometimes...
... *Except for beep code 8, these beeps usually stand for reference purposes. The situations might differ from computer after system boots up. If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB... BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I915PC Duo Motherboard - 74 - Question 8: Sometimes...