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... GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully 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...
... GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully 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...
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...60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique 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 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77... 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 5 -
...60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique 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 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77... 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 5 -
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless...
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... state. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 56 - 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... (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 Peripherals Set User Password ` Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultSs a(vYe/N&)?ENxit Setup ` PnP/PCI ...
... state. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 56 - 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... (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 Peripherals Set User Password ` Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultSs a(vYe/N&)?ENxit Setup ` PnP/PCI ...
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 62 - 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-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 62 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - 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. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow...
... the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - 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. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow...
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... you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 69 - appears, press...
... you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 69 - appears, press...
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...after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 70 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008...Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we...
...after the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 70 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008...Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we...
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... on - As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard model. In Windows, close all...
... on - As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard model. In Windows, close all...
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..., make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). Re-enter the application only if you want to zero. (Note 5) Dynamic... are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to run in the BIOS Setup program are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver... Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 10 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic Frequency Function; GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 74 -
..., make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). Re-enter the application only if you want to zero. (Note 5) Dynamic... are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to run in the BIOS Setup program are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver... Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 10 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic Frequency Function; GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 74 -