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... Classifications In order 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
... Classifications In order 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
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... Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share...67 4-6 SMART Recovery 68 4-7 Auto Green...69 4-8 Cloud OC...70 Chapter...
... Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 6...64 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 65 4-5 Q-Share...67 4-6 SMART Recovery 68 4-7 Auto Green...69 4-8 Cloud OC...70 Chapter...
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... basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you can press + in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description...
... basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you can press + in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description...
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...Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load ...the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe...
...Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load ...the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe...
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
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... sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. site and update the BIOS. 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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-...update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS...
... sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. site and update the BIOS. 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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-...update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS...
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...up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 61 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/...Keep DMI Data Enable !L! CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to begin the BIOS update. Step 1: 1. When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move ...
...up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 61 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/...Keep DMI Data Enable !L! CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to begin the BIOS update. Step 1: 1. When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move ...
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The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. CMOS Setup ...Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?EYxit...
The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. CMOS Setup ...Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?EYxit...
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... BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE...
... BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE...
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... the POST mean? Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Q: Why do I have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this jumper, refer to...the computer and unplug the power cord). If your motherboard, please go back to clear the CMOS values. If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in My Computer > Properties > Gen- For motherboards that have turned my speaker to the CMOS...
... the POST mean? Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Q: Why do I have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this jumper, refer to...the computer and unplug the power cord). If your motherboard, please go back to clear the CMOS values. If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in My Computer > Properties > Gen- For motherboards that have turned my speaker to the CMOS...