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...read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to their respective owners. For detailed product ... carefully read 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. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the ...
...read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to their respective owners. For detailed product ... carefully read 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. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the ...
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...Xpress Recovery2 71 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune ...6...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy SaverTM 2 79 4-5 Q-Share...81 4-6 Smart 6™...82 4-7 Auto Green...85 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 86 4-9 Teaming 87 Chapter 5 Appendix...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
...Xpress Recovery2 71 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune ...6...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy SaverTM 2 79 4-5 Q-Share...81 4-6 Smart 6™...82 4-7 Auto Green...85 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 86 4-9 Teaming 87 Chapter 5 Appendix...89 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 89 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 89 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
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...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 system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep...
...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 system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep...
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... Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 63 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to... load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10...
... Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 63 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to... load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10...
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. Drivers Installation - 70 - 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. Drivers Installation - 70 - 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. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... in BIOS Setup. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. X58A-UD5 E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup ...: XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/08/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Before You Begin 1. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS...
... in BIOS Setup. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. X58A-UD5 E4c . . . . : BIOS Setup ...: XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/08/2009-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Before You Begin 1. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS...
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...only 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 update BIOS?" Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an...during the POST to a floppy disk. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Q-Flash Utility v2.15 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605A 1M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Step...
...only 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 update BIOS?" Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an...during the POST to a floppy disk. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Q-Flash Utility v2.15 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605A 1M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Select the BIOS update file and press . appears, press to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Step...
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... the system restarts. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS ...2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized ...
... the system restarts. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 4: Press and then to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS ...2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized ...
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... obtained from the Internet or through other source. Make sure that 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 the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Unique Features B. Follow the on -screen instructions...
... obtained from the Internet or through other source. Make sure that 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 the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Unique Features B. Follow the on -screen instructions...
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...) 9 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 10 Advanced Settings 11 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will continue to run in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FNA/CPU (default); 2: Smart FNA/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FNA/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/ Memory. (Note 3) The... Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items 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 7 1 8 14 10 15 9 Total Mode -
...) 9 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 10 Advanced Settings 11 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will continue to run in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FNA/CPU (default); 2: Smart FNA/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FNA/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/ Memory. (Note 3) The... Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items 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 7 1 8 14 10 15 9 Total Mode -
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... 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 ... right-click on after the computer shuts down ? Appendix You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed... please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more ...
... 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 ... right-click on after the computer shuts down ? Appendix You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed... please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more ...
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Enable L2 cache 2. Program daylight saving 3. Chipset final initialization 5. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) - 137 - Clear screen & display summary table 7. Power management final initialization 6. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Appendix Program boot up speed 4. Build MP table 2. POST (hex) 94h 95h 96h FFh Description 1.
Enable L2 cache 2. Program daylight saving 3. Chipset final initialization 5. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) - 137 - Clear screen & display summary table 7. Power management final initialization 6. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Appendix Program boot up speed 4. Build MP table 2. POST (hex) 94h 95h 96h FFh Description 1.