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...carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For instructions on how to use of this manual are legally registered..., translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is 1.0. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : ...
...carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For instructions on how to use of this manual are legally registered..., translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is 1.0. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : ...
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... Software 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 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 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring Audio Input...
... Software 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 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 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring Audio Input...
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... 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 the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to...
... 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 the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to...
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...: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 58 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
...: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 58 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 64 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 64 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... the Q-Flash Utility A. Restart the system. EP43T-UD3L E5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2009-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 68 -
... the Q-Flash Utility A. Restart the system. EP43T-UD3L E5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2009-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 68 -
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... when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. Select the BIOS update file and press . Unique Features Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updat- CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! ing the BIOS. appears, press to a floppy...
... when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. Select the BIOS update file and press . Unique Features Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updat- CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! ing the BIOS. appears, press to a floppy...
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... screen. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash...
... screen. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash...
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... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Unique Features Failure to do...
... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Unique Features Failure to do...
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.... (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). B. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 74 -
.... (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). B. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 74 -
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...to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in My Computer > Properties...2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 84 - A: For motherboards that have turned my...
...to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in My Computer > Properties...2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 84 - A: For motherboards that have turned my...