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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how 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 may be reproduced...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how 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 may be reproduced...
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... 55 3-2 SoftwareApplications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
... 55 3-2 SoftwareApplications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard...
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...description. • It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • ...
...description. • It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • ...
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...-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. BIOS Setup Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 51 - English 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS...
...-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. BIOS Setup Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 51 - English 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS...
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.... GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 64 - Before You Begin: 1. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
.... GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 64 - Before You Begin: 1. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
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... POST to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Save BIOS to Drive PleKaLse:Mproevses any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. appears, press to update BIOS?" CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! The follow procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Select the BIOS update file and press . When the message "Are you...
... POST to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Save BIOS to Drive PleKaLse:Mproevses any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. appears, press to update BIOS?" CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! The follow procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Select the BIOS update file and press . When the message "Are you...
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.... System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. 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 exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Select ...Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup 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-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 66 -
.... System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. 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 exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Select ...Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup 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-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 66 -
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... Update New BIOS. English 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. B. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS...
... Update New BIOS. English 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. B. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS...
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... the BIOS update file (e.g. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 68 - Updating the BIOS with...
... the BIOS update file (e.g. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 68 - Updating the BIOS with...