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..."REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, ... carefully 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. Example: Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
..."REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, ... carefully 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. Example: Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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... Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 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 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring AudioInput and Output 73 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 73...
... Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 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 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring AudioInput and Output 73 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 73...
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... introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . •...
... introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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 turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . •...
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...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. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 54 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load ...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. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system ...
...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. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 54 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load ...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. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system ...
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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-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 60 -
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-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 60 -
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...or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a ...BIOS file (e.g. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS...
...or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a ...BIOS file (e.g. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 66 - However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS...
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... CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! ...Select the BIOS update file and press . Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. Unique Features Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main...
... CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! ...Select the BIOS update file and press . Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. Unique Features Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main...
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...BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-P43-ES3G... Motherboard - 68 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe...
...BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. GA-P43-ES3G... Motherboard - 68 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe...
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... the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Using @BIOS: 1. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online...
... the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Using @BIOS: 1. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online...
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... 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you want to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to Enabled. (Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Easy Energy Saver enabled) (Note 5) 9 Meter Mode Switch... run in a set to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time . (Note 4) Total Mode - B. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 72 - system performance may be affected. (Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; ...
... 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you want to make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to Enabled. (Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Easy Energy Saver enabled) (Note 5) 9 Meter Mode Switch... run in a set to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time . (Note 4) Total Mode - B. GA-P43-ES3G Motherboard - 72 - system performance may be affected. (Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; ...