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... information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ... rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
... information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ... rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
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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 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-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 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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... Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that ... instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the power is recommended that allows the...
... Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that ... instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the power is recommended that allows the...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP45-DS3R. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. 2-10 Load...
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP45-DS3R. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. 2-10 Load...
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-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-EP45-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.
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.... TM @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. TM With Q-Flash you to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
.... TM @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. TM With Q-Flash you to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
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... BIOS update file and press . Select Floppy A and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is updating the BIOS. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file.... • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! ...
... BIOS update file and press . Select Floppy A and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is updating the BIOS. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file.... • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! ...
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.... 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. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...
.... 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. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...
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... a system that is unable to start. 3. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 77 - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to complete. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from...
... a system that is unable to start. 3. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 77 - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to complete. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from...
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...Total Mode Switch 13 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 14 Minimize (Application will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the...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 a set to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 ...
...Total Mode Switch 13 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 14 Minimize (Application will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the...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 a set to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 ...