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...of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. No part of ...the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the ...
...of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. No part of ...the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the ...
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... Applications 62 3-3 Driver CD Information 62 3-4 Hardware Information 63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Making...
... Applications 62 3-3 Driver CD Information 62 3-4 Hardware Information 63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Making...
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... 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Inadequately... to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on . For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of the system in this chapter or...
... 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Inadequately... to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on . For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of the system in this chapter or...
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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-...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-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 58 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. ...
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-...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-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 58 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. ...
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... update the backup BIOS manually. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 70 - However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS...
... update the backup BIOS manually. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 70 - However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS...
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... the POST to begin the BIOS update. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. B. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select Floppy A and press . Select the BIOS update file and press . The monitor will display the update process. • Do not... turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk , USB flash drive...
... the POST to begin the BIOS update. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. B. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select Floppy A and press . Select the BIOS update file and press . The monitor will display the update process. • Do not... turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk , USB flash drive...
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...to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 72 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated ...Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. 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 the ...
...to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 72 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated ...Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. 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 the ...
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... system. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Using @BIOS: 1. screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your...
... system. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Using @BIOS: 1. screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your...
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OVERCLOCKING 2. Live Update 10. PC HEALTH 5. Display Area 8. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and ... 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/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard ..., make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program.
OVERCLOCKING 2. Live Update 10. PC HEALTH 5. Display Area 8. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and ... 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/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard ..., make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program.