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... or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in...
... or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Disclaimer Information in...
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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 Q-Share...73 4-5 SMART Recovery 74 4-6 Smart TPM 75 4-7 Auto Green...76 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 77...
... 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 Q-Share...73 4-5 SMART Recovery 74 4-6 Smart TPM 75 4-7 Auto Green...76 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 77...
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...turned on using the current version of the system in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-... the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • ...
...turned on using the current version of the system in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-... the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • ...
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...the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for...2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup PC Health Status Exit ...
...the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for...2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup PC Health Status Exit ...
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The latest version of an item to install it. 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 the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 64 -
The latest version of an item to install it. 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 the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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... to your motherboard model. 2. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Restart the system. Q57M-S2H F4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... to your motherboard model. 2. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Restart the system. Q57M-S2H F4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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.../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 Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Total size : 0...Are you sure to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash...
.../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 Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Total size : 0...Are you sure to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash...
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...BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 70 - 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.
...BIOS defaults. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 70 - 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.
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... applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 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. Before You Begin 1.
... applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 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. Before You Begin 1.
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... 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 motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card ...that have turned my speaker to show the advanced options. Q: Why is equipped with power/amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on the computer name and select Scan for High Definition Audio has been...
... 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 motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card ...that have turned my speaker to show the advanced options. Q: Why is equipped with power/amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on the computer name and select Scan for High Definition Audio has been...