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... and is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means... 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 ...
... and is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means... 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 ...
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... Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 SMART Recovery 76 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 Cloud OC...78 Chapter...
... Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 SMART Recovery 76 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 Cloud OC...78 Chapter...
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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. • @BIOS is turned 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...
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. • @BIOS is turned 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...
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... F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 57 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS...
... F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 57 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS...
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The latest version of an item to install. 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 install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 64 -
The latest version of an item to install. 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 install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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...the POST to access Q-Flash. 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) 1984-2011, Award ...BIOS file (e.g. 99FXAUD7.F1) to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Restart the system. During the POST, press the key to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-990FXA-UD7 F1a . . . . : BIOS...
...the POST to access Q-Flash. 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) 1984-2011, Award ...BIOS file (e.g. 99FXAUD7.F1) to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Restart the system. During the POST, press the key to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-990FXA-UD7 F1a . . . . : BIOS...
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... 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. appears, press to update BIOS?" Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to the main menu. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:.... • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or ...
... 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. appears, press to update BIOS?" Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to the main menu. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:.... • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or ...
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... Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings 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...
... Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings 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...
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... the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select...
... the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select...
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...battery holder to stop supplying power to show the advanced options. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the maximum volume? Q: Why is present in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Then ...help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or...
...battery holder to stop supplying power to show the advanced options. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the maximum volume? Q: Why is present in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Then ...help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or...
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POST (hex) 94h 95h 96h FFh Description 1. Program boot up speed 4. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) Appendix - 112 - Chipset final initialization 5. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Enable L2 cache 2. Power management final initialization 6. Build MP table 2. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Program daylight saving 3.
POST (hex) 94h 95h 96h FFh Description 1. Program boot up speed 4. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) Appendix - 112 - Chipset final initialization 5. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Enable L2 cache 2. Power management final initialization 6. Build MP table 2. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Program daylight saving 3.