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... in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Example: Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. is 1.0. All rights reserved... legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ...
... in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Example: Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. is 1.0. All rights reserved... legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ...
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... 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the...
... 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the...
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... chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on the... clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended...
... chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on the... clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended...
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...GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS...Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item...
...GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS...Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power ...Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item...
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... Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 62 - English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment...
... Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 62 - English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment...
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...any keEyStCo:Rcoesnetitnue 512K F10:Power Off - 63 - Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. CopUypBdIaOteS cBoIOmSplefrtoedm -DPraivses !! Flash, use the key during the POST...use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefileB(IsO)SfotounDdrive K L :Move ESC:Reset < D r i vFe1>0:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The follow procedure ...
...any keEyStCo:Rcoesnetitnue 512K F10:Power Off - 63 - Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. CopUypBdIaOteS cBoIOmSplefrtoedm -DPraivses !! Flash, use the key during the POST...use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefileB(IsO)SfotounDdrive K L :Move ESC:Reset < D r i vFe1>0:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The follow procedure ...
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... is present on the POST screen. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 64 - English Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Dual BIOS/Q-Flash and reboot the system. CMOS...
... is present on the POST screen. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 64 - English Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Dual BIOS/Q-Flash and reboot the system. CMOS...
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... unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the driver CD-ROM included with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection...
... unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the driver CD-ROM included with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection...
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... BIOS defaults. 3. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 66 - Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard is not present on the screen is correct, then click OK. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update...
... BIOS defaults. 3. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 66 - Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard is not present on the screen is correct, then click OK. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update...