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.... Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the...Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on...
.... Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the...Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on...
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... 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard...
... 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard...
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... settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that...
... settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that...
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... Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS 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. BIOS Setup - 58 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility...
... Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS 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. BIOS Setup - 58 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility...
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You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. Drivers Installation - 64 - The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. site and update the BIOS. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Normally, the...
... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. site and update the BIOS. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Normally, the...
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... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.13 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605A 2M Keep0...
... supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.13 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605A 2M Keep0...
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... F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend...
... F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. Step 4: Press and then to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend...
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...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 71 - Follow the...
...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Unique Features B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 71 - Follow the...
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... of the devices currently in a set to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 3). 11 12 13 3 2 4 65 1 7 8 14 10 15 9 Total Mode - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the.... (Note 1) Before using the Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to work with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 4) 4 Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 5 Total Mode Switch 6 Meter Mode ...
... of the devices currently in a set to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 3). 11 12 13 3 2 4 65 1 7 8 14 10 15 9 Total Mode - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the.... (Note 1) Before using the Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to work with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 4) 4 Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 5 Total Mode Switch 6 Meter Mode ...
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... can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. If yes..., please disable this device. (If not, skip this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). For more FAQs for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in the BIOS...
... can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. If yes..., please disable this device. (If not, skip this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). For more FAQs for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in the BIOS...