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....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... 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 Pro 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...
... 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 Pro 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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... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
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... Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ...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 load the safest BIOS default settings. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state....
... Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ...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 load the safest BIOS default settings. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state....
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... systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600...
... systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600...
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... press to Drive PleKaLse:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K...Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/...
... press to Drive PleKaLse:Mproevses any key to return to update BIOS?" CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K...Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Select the BIOS update file and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/...
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...Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. 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 load BIOS defaults. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - As ...the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
...Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. 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 load BIOS defaults. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - As ...the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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... a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using...
... a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using...
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... motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 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 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 3: Press...
... motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 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 1: Click Update New BIOS. Step 3: Press...
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... system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Turbo Boost Description Enters the...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 overclock...
... system overclocking and management tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Turbo Boost Description Enters the...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 overclock...