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..., translated, transmitted, or published in the 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. Copyright... © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Example: is designated ...
..., translated, transmitted, or published in the 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. Copyright... © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Example: is designated ...
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... 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical 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 Q-Share ...81 4-6 Time Repair ...82 4-7 Teaming ...83 Chapter 5 Appendix ...85...
... 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical 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 Q-Share ...81 4-6 Time Repair ...82 4-7 Teaming ...83 Chapter 5 Appendix ...85...
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... the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you do it... the battery on the motherboard. 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 potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to activate ...
... the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you do it... the battery on the motherboard. 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 potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to activate ...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 61 - 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-...
... Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 61 - 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-...
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-EXTREME 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-EXTREME 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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..., or hard drive. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 74 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. EP45EX.f1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to a hard drive in system malfunction. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the...
..., or hard drive. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 74 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. EP45EX.f1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to a hard drive in system malfunction. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the...
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... size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . Unique Features In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Insert the floppy disk containing the...Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run...
... size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . Unique Features In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Insert the floppy disk containing the...Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run...
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... Save & Exit Setup F11: 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 exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 76 - Step 4: Press and then ...to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after...
... Save & Exit Setup F11: 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 exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 76 - Step 4: Press and then ...to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after...
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... model. B. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to load BIOS defaults. After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard model. C. During the BIOS update process, ensure...
... model. B. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to load BIOS defaults. After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard model. C. During the BIOS update process, ensure...
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...do any changes or completely close the application. B. Total Mode - GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 80 - system performance may be recorded until re-activated...Re-enter the application only if you want to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to Enabled.... power savings they have accumulated in the BIOS Setup program are set period of power saved will be affected. (Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total ...
...do any changes or completely close the application. B. Total Mode - GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 80 - system performance may be recorded until re-activated...Re-enter the application only if you want to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to Enabled.... power savings they have accumulated in the BIOS Setup program are set period of power saved will be affected. (Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving. (Note 4) The total ...
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... management final initialization 6. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MP table 2. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. POST (hex) 8Fh 93h 94h 95h 96h FFh Description Clear noise of IRQs Read HDD boot sector information for Trend... 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program daylight saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 112 -
... management final initialization 6. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MP table 2. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. POST (hex) 8Fh 93h 94h 95h 96h FFh Description Clear noise of IRQs Read HDD boot sector information for Trend... 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program daylight saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 112 -