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... Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download 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. Documentation ...Classifications In order to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example,...
... Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download 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. Documentation ...Classifications In order to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For example,...
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... Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 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 5 Pro 66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
... Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 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 5 Pro 66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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..."Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the ...during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. 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...
..."Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the ...during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. 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...
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...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select 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 operate in optimum state. In case system ...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. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-P31-ES3G...
...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select 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 operate in optimum state. In case system ...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. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-P31-ES3G...
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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 Web site. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 - 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 Web site. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... or hard drive must use and allow you to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. P31ES3G.F1) to ensure normal...
... or hard drive must use and allow you to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 62 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. P31ES3G.F1) to ensure normal...
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...message "Are you sure to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to begin the BIOS update. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Unique Features 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 ... hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 512K EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved. In the main menu of the ...
...message "Are you sure to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to begin the BIOS update. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Unique Features 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 ... hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 512K EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved. In the main menu of the ...
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... POST screen. 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 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 64 -
... POST screen. 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 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 64 -
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... to enter the BIOS Setup program. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to be flashed matches your system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does...
... to enter the BIOS Setup program. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to be flashed matches your system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does...
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... GO 6. Help 11. SMART FAN 4. PC HEALTH 5. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - OVERCLOCKING 2. Live Update 10. and M.I .B. and M.I .B. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy.... (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. C.I.A./M.I .A. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the ... 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...
... GO 6. Help 11. SMART FAN 4. PC HEALTH 5. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - OVERCLOCKING 2. Live Update 10. and M.I .B. and M.I .B. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy.... (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. C.I.A./M.I .A. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the ... 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...
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...make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in taskbar) 12 INFO/Help 13 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 68 - system performance may be recorded until re-activated when only the Easy Energy Saver is under the enable...5) 8 Meter Mode Switch 9 Total Mode Switch 10 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 11 Minimize (Application will continue to run in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter ...
...make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in taskbar) 12 INFO/Help 13 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 68 - system performance may be recorded until re-activated when only the Easy Energy Saver is under the enable...5) 8 Meter Mode Switch 9 Total Mode Switch 10 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 11 Minimize (Application will continue to run in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter ...