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...User's 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 their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : ...
...User's 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 their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : ...
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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...
... 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...
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...loading operating system, etc. 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 can press + in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. If ...the CMOS values.) - 31 - Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on . BIOS Setup 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. ...
...loading operating system, etc. 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 can press + in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. If ...the CMOS values.) - 31 - Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on . BIOS Setup 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. ...
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... on this item and then press the key 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 Motherboard - 50 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe...
... on this item and then press the key 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 Motherboard - 50 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe...
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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. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 56 -
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... floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 62 - Embedded in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 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 and allow...
... floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 62 - Embedded in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 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 and allow...
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... the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of the system reading the... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC ...
... the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of the system reading the... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC ...
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... save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is present on the POST screen. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 64 - As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS...
... save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is present on the POST screen. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 64 - As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS...
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... damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup program. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your system not...BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 65 - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS...
... damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup program. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your system not...BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 65 - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS...
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Help 11. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - SMART FAN 4. and M.I .A. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in...Confirmation/execution 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/overvoltage ...
Help 11. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - SMART FAN 4. and M.I .A. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in...Confirmation/execution 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/overvoltage ...
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... model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Meter Mode - Unique Features Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to run in a set period of the button. The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Actual results may vary ... savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is a revolutionary...
... model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Meter Mode - Unique Features Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to run in a set period of the button. The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Actual results may vary ... savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is a revolutionary...
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... Saver Meter will continue to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 12 INFO/Help 13 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 68 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only...
... Saver Meter will continue to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 12 INFO/Help 13 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard - 68 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only...
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... Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the...
... Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through the audio driver. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the...