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...number on our website. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to assist 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... of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The logo is designated by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. is exclusively licensed to...
...number on our website. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to assist 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... of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The logo is designated by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. is exclusively licensed to...
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... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 67 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio...
... 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 67 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio...
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... basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. 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 you do ... CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on using the current 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 ...
... basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. 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 you do ... CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on using the current 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 ...
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...BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 48 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS... Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...
...BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 48 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS... Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...
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...BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash ? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS...the system. TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. G31MFS2.F1) to access Q-Flash. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 60 - During the POST, ...
...BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash ? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS...the system. TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. G31MFS2.F1) to access Q-Flash. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 60 - During the POST, ...
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... 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 update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of .../12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. appears, press to the main menu. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy ...
... 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 update BIOS?" Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of .../12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. appears, press to the main menu. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy ...
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...-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. 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. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 62 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load...
...-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. 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. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard - 62 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load...
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... Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your location and click OK. - 63 - Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS...
... Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your location and click OK. - 63 - Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS...
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... the BIOS Setup program. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. G31MFS2. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard...
... the BIOS Setup program. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. G31MFS2. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-G31MF-S2 Motherboard...
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...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing ...and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components...
...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing ...and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components...