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Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Advanced Mode...8 4. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2.
Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Advanced Mode...8 4. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2.
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... menu and the following screen will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is cleared. Be sure to save changes and then exit the BIOS Setup program. To prevent the TPM settings being cleared by other users, we recommend that you set Security Chip to clear the TPM... chip. Previously encrypted files will appear. To activate the TPM chip, set the User Password in the BIOS main menu to display this setting) to Enabled/Activate. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Security Chip Configuration Security Chip Clear...
... menu and the following screen will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is cleared. Be sure to save changes and then exit the BIOS Setup program. To prevent the TPM settings being cleared by other users, we recommend that you set Security Chip to clear the TPM... chip. Previously encrypted files will appear. To activate the TPM chip, set the User Password in the BIOS main menu to display this setting) to Enabled/Activate. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Security Chip Configuration Security Chip Clear...
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... TPM chip, set up your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as the Smart TPM user key. - 5 - Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. With the Smart TPM utility, you...
... TPM chip, set up your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as the Smart TPM user key. - 5 - Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. With the Smart TPM utility, you...
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... use the full drive size, since the file system allocates some space. Be sure to memorize this password to meet your own password in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of the...
... use the full drive size, since the file system allocates some space. Be sure to memorize this password to meet your own password in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of the...
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... enabled cell phone(s). Then select the cell phone that you want to use as the portable Smart TPM user key. Selecting the Enable Backup to BIOS check box will store the encrypted TPM User Password in Passkey which will be used for the USB flash drive(s) that you want to use... Smart TPM user key(s). - 7 - Create a Bluetooth cell phone key: Select the Use Bluetooth Device check box and click Refresh to that you plug in the BIOS, the latter will appear. Create a USB key: Select the Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to begin the initialization of the TPM chip...
... enabled cell phone(s). Then select the cell phone that you want to use as the portable Smart TPM user key. Selecting the Enable Backup to BIOS check box will store the encrypted TPM User Password in Passkey which will be used for the USB flash drive(s) that you want to use... Smart TPM user key(s). - 7 - Create a Bluetooth cell phone key: Select the Use Bluetooth Device check box and click Refresh to that you plug in the BIOS, the latter will appear. Create a USB key: Select the Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to begin the initialization of the TPM chip...
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...to store them in a secure location and back them up the TPM User Password and your PSD, right-click the Smart TPM icon in the BIOS, the latter will render the files encrypted via the TPM unable to be sure to create a portable user key using a Bluetooth cell phone ...or USB flash drive. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Loss of encrypted data as shown below. 4. Smart TPM ...
...to store them in a secure location and back them up the TPM User Password and your PSD, right-click the Smart TPM icon in the BIOS, the latter will render the files encrypted via the TPM unable to be sure to create a portable user key using a Bluetooth cell phone ...or USB flash drive. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Loss of encrypted data as shown below. 4. Smart TPM ...
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You are able to access/close your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. Then the USB key is being created. • If you unplug ...
You are able to access/close your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. Then the USB key is being created. • If you unplug ...
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... Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered 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. No part of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright...
... Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered 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. No part of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 40 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 42 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 45 2-7 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-8 Power Management Setup 49 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 40 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 42 2-6 Advanced Chipset Features 45 2-7 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-8 Power Management Setup 49 2-9...
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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 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 70 4-4 Ultra TPM ...72 4-5 Q-Share ...73 4-6 Time Repair ...74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75...
... 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 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 70 4-4 Ultra TPM ...72 4-5 Q-Share ...73 4-6 Time Repair ...74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75...
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... 82567LM x1 x1 PCI Express Bus GLCI Intel® ICH10DO PCI Bus DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports JMicron 368 LPC BUS Floppy ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC IT8720 2 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM...
... 82567LM x1 x1 PCI Express Bus GLCI Intel® ICH10DO PCI Bus DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports JMicron 368 LPC BUS Floppy ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC IT8720 2 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM...
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GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
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It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if... sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3...
It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if... sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3...
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...x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the... before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1....a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer.
...x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the... before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1....a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer.
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... sleep state. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... sleep state. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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...your chassis front panel module to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •... on when the system is detected at system startup. You may configure the way to turn off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive ...
...your chassis front panel module to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •... on when the system is detected at system startup. You may configure the way to turn off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive ...
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... or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for Enabling Intel Management Engine) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) MFG (Jumper for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
... or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for Enabling Intel Management Engine) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) MFG (Jumper for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
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... caution. When the power is turned off, the battery on . To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in ...the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially ...
... caution. When the power is turned off, the battery on . To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in ...the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially ...
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... press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. EQ45M-S2 EE . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/02/2009-Q45-ICH10-7A69PG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility... as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0010 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 34 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot ...
... press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. EQ45M-S2 EE . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/02/2009-Q45-ICH10-7A69PG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility... as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0010 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. GA-EQ45M-S2 Motherboard - 34 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot ...
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... submenu, press to display a help screen. Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • ...User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Security Chip Configuration F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the...
... submenu, press to display a help screen. Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • ...User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Security Chip Configuration F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the...