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... Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, 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. For example..., "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual...
... Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, 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. For example..., "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual...
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... Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 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 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making...
... Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 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 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making...
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...Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - 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 searches and downloads ...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 flash the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic ...
...Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - 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 searches and downloads ...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 flash the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic ...
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... ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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. - 55 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe...
... ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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. - 55 - The BIOS defaults settings helps 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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... latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a hard drive in system malfunction. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard - 68...
... latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a hard drive in system malfunction. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard - 68...
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... 0-0 Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. The follow procedure assumes that you sure to a floppy disk. Step... -DPriavses !! When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off -...
... 0-0 Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. The follow procedure assumes that you sure to a floppy disk. Step... -DPriavses !! When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off -...
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... after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard...
... after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard...
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... the Internet). 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. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the...
... the Internet). 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. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the...
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... BIOS update process. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Press OK to load BIOS defaults...GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard - 72 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS...
... BIOS update process. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Press OK to load BIOS defaults...GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard - 72 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS...
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...memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 73 - Live Update 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE... 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...
...memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 73 - Live Update 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE... 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...