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... read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The logo is 1.0. All rights reserved. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
... read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The logo is 1.0. All rights reserved. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in...
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... 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 Pro 67 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 68 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and...
... 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 Pro 67 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 68 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and...
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...to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems 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 that you not flash...parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 searches and downloads the ...
...to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems 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 that you not flash...parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 searches and downloads the ...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-... F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state....
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-... F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state....
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...GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - What is @BIOS ? Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS... Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to ...
...GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - What is @BIOS ? Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. TM @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS... Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to ...
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... drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select...to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Select Floppy A and press . B. Select...
... drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select...to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Select Floppy A and press . B. Select...
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... the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. 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. Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - As the...
... the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. 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. Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - As the...
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... a power loss or switching off the Internet). B. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. Options and Instructions: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your location and click OK. - 65 - During...
... a power loss or switching off the Internet). B. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. Options and Instructions: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your location and click OK. - 65 - During...
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... BIOS update file (e.g. ep35ds3l. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 66 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. the Files of type list. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other Step 3: source. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE...
... BIOS update file (e.g. ep35ds3l. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 66 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. the Files of type list. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other Step 3: source. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE...
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...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing ....) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. PC HEALTH 5. GO 6. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. Live Update 10. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I.A. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do...
...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing ....) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. PC HEALTH 5. GO 6. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. Live Update 10. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I.A. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do...