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...following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks ... product information, carefully 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. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any...
...following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks ... product information, carefully 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. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any...
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... Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact ...53 3-5 System ...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 58 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 61 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...63 Chapter 5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65 5-1-2 Making a SATA...
... Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact ...53 3-5 System ...53 3-6 Download Center 54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 58 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 61 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...63 Chapter 5 Appendix ...65 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 65 5-1-2 Making a SATA...
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.... • It is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system ... Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
.... • It is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system ... Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
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... Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? BIOS Setup Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 47 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to operate in optimum state. 2-9 Load...
... Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? BIOS Setup Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 47 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to operate in optimum state. 2-9 Load...
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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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 54 -
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-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 54 -
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.... M61PME2P.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 58 - Embedded in system malfunction. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like...
.... M61PME2P.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 58 - Embedded in system malfunction. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like...
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... Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 1: 1. Step 3: When the update process is updating the BIOS. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive... or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Save BIOS to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. In the main menu...
... Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 1: 1. Step 3: When the update process is updating the BIOS. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive... or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Save BIOS to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. In the main menu...
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...procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 60 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Y Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select ...press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. 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 the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit...
...procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 60 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Y Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select ...press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. 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 the system restarts. Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit...
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... interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). 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. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted...
... interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). 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. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted...
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... the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 62 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. M61PME2P.F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the...
... the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard - 62 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. M61PME2P.F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the...