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...&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information...
...&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information...
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... 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Time Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Time Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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... of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults"...
... of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults"...
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...or disables the control of CPU host clock. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set to All Cores. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! The adjustable range is set the CPU host frequency. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait ...from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to ...
...or disables the control of CPU host clock. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set to All Cores. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! The adjustable range is set the CPU host frequency. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait ...from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to ...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award ...Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award ...Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - 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 website. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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...-to access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin 1. Unique Features - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740...
...-to access Q-Flash. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin 1. Unique Features - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740...
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... F10:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Update BIOS from the floppy disk is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. B. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC...saved. Unique Features Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to the main menu. When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.13 Flash Type/...
... F10:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Update BIOS from the floppy disk is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. B. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC...saved. Unique Features Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to the main menu. When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.13 Flash Type/...
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...press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you ...should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Unique Features - 64 - The procedure is present on the POST screen. ...
...press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you ...should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Unique Features - 64 - The procedure is present on the POST screen. ...
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... the Internet or through other source. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. Make sure that is...
... the Internet or through other source. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. Make sure that is...
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In the Main Menu, press + to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: For motherboards that have this jumper, refer to the instructions on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to My ...Device Manager, right-click on the computer name and select Scan for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio ...
In the Main Menu, press + to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: For motherboards that have this jumper, refer to the instructions on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to My ...Device Manager, right-click on the computer name and select Scan for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio ...