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...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. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice....this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For product-related information,...
...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. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice....this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For product-related information,...
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... 3-2 Software Applications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 3-2 Software Applications 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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...off, the battery on . To 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test ...
...off, the battery on . To 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test ...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 54 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright ...
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-...KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 54 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright ...
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... unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. With Q-Flash you to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard...
... unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. With Q-Flash you to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard...
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...Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to begin the BIOS update. B. Step 1: 1. Save BIOS to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to the main menu. ...0 Free size : 0 3. Flash, use the key during the POST to a floppy disk. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run Keep...
...Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to begin the BIOS update. B. Step 1: 1. Save BIOS to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to the main menu. ...0 Free size : 0 3. Flash, use the key during the POST to a floppy disk. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run Keep...
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... & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 68 - 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 5: During...
... & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 68 - 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 5: During...
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... 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. C. Before You Begin: 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Unique Features Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install...
... 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. C. Before You Begin: 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Unique Features Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install...
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...GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your system. Update the BIOS...Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 70 - Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Upon completion, restart your motherboard is...
...GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your system. Update the BIOS...Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 70 - Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Upon completion, restart your motherboard is...
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... Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. Unique Features Function LEDs 9. Exit/Minimize 12. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient...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 ...
... Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. Unique Features Function LEDs 9. Exit/Minimize 12. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and convenient...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 ...