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... owners. For product-related 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: Copyright © 2007... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The logo is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order...
... owners. For product-related 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: Copyright © 2007... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The logo is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order...
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... Applications 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 Configuring Audio Input and Output 67 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel...
... Applications 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 Configuring Audio Input and Output 67 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel...
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... 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 a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may ...instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if ...
... 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 a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may ...instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if ...
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...GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 48 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS....T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. In ...
...GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 48 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS....T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. In ...
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... Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 60 - What is @BIOS ? During the POST, press the key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated...
... Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 60 - What is @BIOS ? During the POST, press the key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated...
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... or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to update BIOS?" Flash, use the key during the POST to a floppy disk. Select Floppy A and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When... 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 61 - Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 1: 1. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the ...
... or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to update BIOS?" Flash, use the key during the POST to a floppy disk. Select Floppy A and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When... 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 61 - Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 1: 1. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the ...
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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 CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. System will re-detect ... Select Item F10: 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 load BIOS defaults. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 62 - Step 5: During the POST, press to exit ...
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 CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. System will re-detect ... Select Item F10: 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 load BIOS defaults. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 62 - Step 5: During the POST, press to exit ...
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During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Installing and Using...
During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Installing and Using...
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...box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. g33ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in.... GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 64 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file...
...box, select All Files (*.*) in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. g33ms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in.... GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 64 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file...
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...fully know how to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in damage to enter the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .B. Exit/Minimize 12. setting page Enters ...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 ...
...fully know how to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in damage to enter the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .B. Exit/Minimize 12. setting page Enters ...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 ...