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...published in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- All rights reserved. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., ... manual are legally registered 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. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks...
...published in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- All rights reserved. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., ... manual are legally registered 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. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks...
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... Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 72 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making...
... Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 72 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making...
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...that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . To flash the BIOS, do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
...that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . To flash the BIOS, do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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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-... Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 54 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award ...
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-... Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 54 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award ...
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... and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 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 FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 - For...
... and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 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 FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 - For...
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...arrow key to a floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. 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 - 67 - Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run...
...arrow key to a floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. 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 - 67 - Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run...
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... all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 68 - Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. The procedure is present on the POST screen. 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 68 - Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. The procedure is present on the POST screen. 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. 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. Select @BIOS and click Install. Before You Begin: 1. Save...
...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. 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. Select @BIOS and click Install. Before You Begin: 1. Save...
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Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. ep3cds3r. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. 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...
Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. ep3cds3r. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. 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...
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...or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. Live Update 10. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download .../execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Unique Features
...or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. Live Update 10. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download .../execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Unique Features