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... 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. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ... means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: All rights reserved.
... 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. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means ... means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: All rights reserved.
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... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - 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. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that...
... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - 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. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 50 - 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-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 50 - 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-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...
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GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 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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... nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. G31MES2L.FA) to enter Q-Flash. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60...
... nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. G31MES2L.FA) to enter Q-Flash. G31M-ES2L A02 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/08/2009-G31-ICH7-6A99OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 60...
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... the key during the POST to a floppy disk. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K EnteFr l:oRppuyn...
... the key during the POST to a floppy disk. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L4005 512K EnteFr l:oRppuyn...
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... all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 62 - The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... all peripherals devices after the system restarts. GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 62 - The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. After Updating the BIOS: Restart your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc...
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. After Updating the BIOS: Restart your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc...
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... (Note 4). GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Re-enter the application only if you want to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for...
... (Note 4). GA-G31M-ES2L/ES2C Motherboard - 66 - Re-enter the application only if you want to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and PU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for...