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...instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on...transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Changes 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. All rights reserved.
...instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on...transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Changes 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. All rights reserved.
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...62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 ... 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 6 -
...62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 ... 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 6 -
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... you need to) 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. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability...
... you need to) 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. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability...
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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-...: 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum ...
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-...: 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum ...
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - 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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... Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Restart the system. 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. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Embedded in...
... Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Restart the system. 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. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Embedded in...
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...menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is updating the BIOS. Unique Features Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.... The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash...
...menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is updating the BIOS. Unique Features Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.... The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash...
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...restarts. 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 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 72 - Select Load ...Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load ...
...restarts. 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 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 72 - Select Load ...Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load ...
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... system boots, press to complete. 3. 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 resulting from the Internet or through other source. C. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to complete...
... system boots, press to complete. 3. 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 resulting from the Internet or through other source. C. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to complete...
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B. Total Mode - GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 76 - Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Before using the DES function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to... see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the...
B. Total Mode - GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 76 - Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Before using the DES function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to... see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the...