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... values in the CMOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in...
... values in the CMOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in...
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... Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 30 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to...
... Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 30 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to...
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... time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to...
... time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to...
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... item appears only if you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot.
... item appears only if you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot.
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... ratio is from 100 MHz to manually set the R.G.B. The adjustable range is installed. The adjustable range is installed. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for adjusting memory multiplier below...
... ratio is from 100 MHz to manually set the R.G.B. The adjustable range is installed. The adjustable range is installed. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to increase clock ratio by 0.5 for adjusting memory multiplier below...
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.... If you to the information on the hard drive. Head Number of memory installed on this item to None. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system... system will not stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Total Memory The total amount of heads. Cylinder Number of sectors...
.... If you to the information on the hard drive. Head Number of memory installed on this item to None. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system... system will not stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Total Memory The total amount of heads. Cylinder Number of sectors...
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... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then..., please visit Intel's website. - 41 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T.
... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot-up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then..., please visit Intel's website. - 41 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T.
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... is configurable only if the C2/C2E State Support option is enabled. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores...CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. C4/C4E state is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is a more information about ...
... is configurable only if the C2/C2E State Support option is enabled. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores...CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. C4/C4E state is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is a more information about ...
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...Intel EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. If the system BIOS is present only if you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init... from this feature. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the system boots up. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and ...
...Intel EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. If the system BIOS is present only if you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init... from this feature. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the system boots up. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and ...
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... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage...
... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage...
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...: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the following message will only operate at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Part1-2 Status = Open / Length...
...: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the following message will only operate at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Part1-2 Status = Open / Length...
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... Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron JMB368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in MS-DOS. (...
... Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron JMB368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in MS-DOS. (...
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... the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. Auto lets...
... the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. Auto lets...
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... password. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. To clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . The BIOS Setup program allows you...
... password. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. To clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . The BIOS Setup program allows you...
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... first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is recommended to back up a hard drive than 2.2 TB are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are...
... first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is recommended to back up a hard drive than 2.2 TB are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are...
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... data. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2.
... data. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2.
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...take over on the main BIOS. Restart the system. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? What is potentially risky,... tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. site and update the BIOS. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. p45tes3g...
...take over on the main BIOS. Restart the system. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? What is potentially risky,... tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. site and update the BIOS. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. p45tes3g...
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... - 64 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on...
... - 64 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on...
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...interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the ...file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 65 - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching ...
...interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the ...file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 65 - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching ...
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...Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First,... Manager > System Devices). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer 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...
...Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First,... Manager > System Devices). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer 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...