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...For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in... this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright ©...
...For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in... this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright ©...
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... 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 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 6...70 4-4 Q-Share...71 4-5 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 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 6...70 4-4 Q-Share...71 4-5 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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...the power is turned on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter...system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS...
...the power is turned on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter...system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS...
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... Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Options are: -12%~+12%. BIOS Setup - 36 - Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for a few seconds and the system will appear. Value ... is set to enable all CPU cores. Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection Advanced...
... Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Options are: -12%~+12%. BIOS Setup - 36 - Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for a few seconds and the system will appear. Value ... is set to enable all CPU cores. Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection Advanced...
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... state. BIOS Setup Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 55 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for...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 & ...
... state. BIOS Setup Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 55 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for...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. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 62 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 62 -
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...by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. ...can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Before You Begin 1. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-MA78LMT-S2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11...
...by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. ...can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Before You Begin 1. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-MA78LMT-S2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11...
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...the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-...to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS from the floppy disk is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. ing the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.14 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable...
...the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-...to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS from the floppy disk is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. ing the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.14 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable...
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...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. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the... 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 &...
...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. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Step 5: During the... 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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...). Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Failure to start. 3. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Unique Features Using @BIOS 1. C. Before You Begin 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or...
...). Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Failure to start. 3. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Unique Features Using @BIOS 1. C. Before You Begin 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or...
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... a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on . If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this jumper... problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card ...
... a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on . If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this jumper... problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card ...