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... Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (Note 4) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Dynamic Energy Saver. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.
... Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (Note 4) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be.../ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for Dynamic Energy Saver. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 12 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.
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...settings may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from...
...settings may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from...
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... the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. Limit CPUID Max. set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; Enabling this feature. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as the ...and applications in system halt state. Set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow ... lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 38 -
... the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. Limit CPUID Max. set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; Enabling this feature. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as the ...and applications in system halt state. Set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow ... lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 38 -
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... the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Note...
... the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Note...
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...to be resumed at least 1A on Suspend) sleep state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be turned off . GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 42 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Soft-Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) ...DOS mode using the power button. The system can be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. Note: To use this ...
...to be resumed at least 1A on Suspend) sleep state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be turned off . GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 42 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Soft-Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) ...DOS mode using the power button. The system can be awakened from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. Note: To use this ...
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...avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to select the HPET mode for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to clear the password settings. Resume by Keyboard is...on this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to be powered on the system. select 64-bit mode when you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Alarm Determines whether to turn on automatically. Time (hh:...
...avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to select the HPET mode for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to clear the password settings. Resume by Keyboard is...on this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to be powered on the system. select 64-bit mode when you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Alarm Determines whether to turn on automatically. Time (hh:...
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...in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install...driver installation. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system ...
...in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install...driver installation. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system ...
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... drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence...
... drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence...
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... under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 58 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example...
... under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 58 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example...
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...Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. EP31-DS3L E5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/21/2008-P31-ICH7-6A99OG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create ... search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - If you see the...
...Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. EP31-DS3L E5 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/21/2008-P31-ICH7-6A99OG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create ... search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - If you see the...
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... which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 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. ... you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 62 - What is DualBIOSTM? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI...
... which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 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. ... you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 62 - What is DualBIOSTM? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI...
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...in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. screen instructions to your location and then download the BIOS file that is unable to start. 3....Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure ...
...in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. screen instructions to your location and then download the BIOS file that is unable to start. 3....Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure ...
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... system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 66 - C.I.A./M.I .B. Exit/Minimize 12. and M.I .B. ...3. OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE...
... system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 66 - C.I.A./M.I .B. Exit/Minimize 12. and M.I .B. ...3. OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE...
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... For example, in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. If you can listen to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. •...Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 69 - Double-click the icon to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. The ...
... For example, in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. If you can listen to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the Audio Control Panel. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. •...Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 69 - Double-click the icon to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. The ...