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... Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for operating system support information.) Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB...
... Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for operating system support information.) Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB...
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...Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. ...flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system...
...Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. ...flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system...
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... CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. to Enabled for...CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for legacy operating system such as the first display. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and ...
... CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. to Enabled for...CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for legacy operating system such as the first display. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and ...
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.... Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address...; If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 42 -
.... Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address...; If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 42 -
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... system to be turned off the system. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - When signaled by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode...
... system to be turned off the system. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - When signaled by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode...
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... a password with 1~5 characters to clear the password settings. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on a specific day in a month. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 44 - English Resume by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. HPET Support ...(Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode...
... a password with 1~5 characters to clear the password settings. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on a specific day in a month. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 44 - English Resume by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. HPET Support ...(Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode...
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... to install all the driver items. • Some device drivers will continue to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall... question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The CD Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen ...
... to install all the driver items. • Some device drivers will continue to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall... question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The CD Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen ...
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... access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Windows® XP with SP3 or later; Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file...
... access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Windows® XP with SP3 or later; Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file...
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... 3). Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 58 - English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installing...
... 3). Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 58 - English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installing...
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...new partition to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - Intel 946GZ BIOS for the first... 1. English B. After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0XC-00 Figure 9 C. Award Modular...
...new partition to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - Intel 946GZ BIOS for the first... 1. English B. After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0XC-00 Figure 9 C. Award Modular...
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Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. During the POST, press the key to ... a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you to enter MSDOS mode. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 62 - Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM.
Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. During the POST, press the key to ... a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you to enter MSDOS mode. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 62 - Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM.
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In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the...-Threading technology, disable this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Internet Update check box and click Update New BIOS. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Select @BIOS and click...
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the...-Threading technology, disable this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Internet Update check box and click Update New BIOS. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Select @BIOS and click...
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... the useful life of EasyTune 5, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you fully know how to enter the...BIOS Setup program. OVERCLOCKING 2. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. C.I.A./M.I .A. SMART FAN 4. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in EasyTune 5 may provide optimizations for...
... the useful life of EasyTune 5, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you fully know how to enter the...BIOS Setup program. OVERCLOCKING 2. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. C.I.A./M.I .A. SMART FAN 4. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in EasyTune 5 may provide optimizations for...
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...and your system tray. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to complete the configuration. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating ...system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect. Then click OK to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 70 - Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab....
...and your system tray. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to complete the configuration. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating ...system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect. Then click OK to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 70 - Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab....