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...is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. 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 ... during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the...
...is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. 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 ... during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen ... subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. In...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen ... subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. In...
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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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... that supports this feature. - 37 - Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot.
... that supports this feature. - 37 - Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot.
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... only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is overheated. QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to decrease heat production. BIOS Setup Auto lets...
... only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is overheated. QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to decrease heat production. BIOS Setup Auto lets...
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...the hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you to None. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large...Options are : Auto (default), Large. Total Memory The total amount of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a floppy ...
...the hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you to None. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large...Options are : Auto (default), Large. Total Memory The total amount of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a floppy ...
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... device and press to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for daily use. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down..., Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced...
... device and press to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for daily use. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down..., Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced...
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... whether to the hard drive. set a delay time for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. The ad- PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first...
... whether to the hard drive. set a delay time for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. The ad- PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first...
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...SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Turbo SATA3/USB 3.0 Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard IDE Controller GSATA Controller GSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled] [IDE] [... P55 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 Chipset. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically.
...SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Turbo SATA3/USB 3.0 Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard IDE Controller GSATA Controller GSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled] [IDE] [... P55 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 Chipset. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically.
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... short. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. it will appear: Start detecting at Port..... BIOS Setup - 52 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... If...
... short. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. it will appear: Start detecting at Port..... BIOS Setup - 52 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... If...
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... Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC Chip) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard IDE ...
... Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC Chip) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard IDE ...
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.... CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field 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. (Default: Enabled...
.... CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field 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. (Default: Enabled...
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... set to System, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. User Password When the Password Check item is set to Setup, you wish to make changes. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two...
... set to System, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. User Password When the Password Check item is set to Setup, you wish to make changes. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two...
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... the first IDE connector is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your...
... the first IDE connector is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your...
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actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save ...
actual size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive data. Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save ...
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... two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment...or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will ...
... two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment...or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will ...
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... - 70 - Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults.
... - 70 - Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults.
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... may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Load BIOS Defaults after... is unable to your motherboard model. Unique Features B. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to boot. - 71 - Before You Begin 1. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model.
... may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Load BIOS Defaults after... is unable to your motherboard model. Unique Features B. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to boot. - 71 - Before You Begin 1. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model.
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4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with a click of the mouse... CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for daily use. SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up time, manage a secure platform and recover specified files easily with user-friendliness in mind, and offers ...and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up system performance, reduce boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for the changes to...
4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with a click of the mouse... CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for daily use. SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up time, manage a secure platform and recover specified files easily with user-friendliness in mind, and offers ...and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up system performance, reduce boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for the changes to...
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... computer for the backups. Set the time when a user can set up a password. The Smart TimeLock Alert: An alert will be performed on the next boot. The backups of data). Instructions (Note 6): Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6™ password. The system will be...
... computer for the backups. Set the time when a user can set up a password. The Smart TimeLock Alert: An alert will be performed on the next boot. The backups of data). Instructions (Note 6): Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6™ password. The system will be...