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... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard...
... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard...
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...Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 79 4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 81 4-6 Q-Share ...82 4-7... Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
...Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 79 4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 81 4-6 Q-Share ...82 4-7... Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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...is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clearing... on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup When the power is a...
...is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clearing... on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup When the power is a...
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... settings helps the system to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent...
... settings helps the system to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent...
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GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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...update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is @BIOS ? EP43DS3R.F1) to enter MSDOS mode. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3... in system malfunction. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. TM With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode...
...update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is @BIOS ? EP43DS3R.F1) to enter MSDOS mode. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3... in system malfunction. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. TM With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode...
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... Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2...
... Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to begin the BIOS update. appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2...
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...peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated ...Flash and reboot the system. 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. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Select Load Optimized Defaults and ...
...peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated ...Flash and reboot the system. 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. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Select Load Optimized Defaults and ...
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... to complete. 3. As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- B. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so...
... to complete. 3. As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- B. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so...
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...latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - B. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have ...accumulated in the BIOS Setup program are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic ...
...latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - B. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have ...accumulated in the BIOS Setup program are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic ...