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...; Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains...
...; Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains...
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...correctly. - 31 - RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- S1 Blinking tem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front... • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is operating. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED S0 On is detected...
...correctly. - 31 - RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- S1 Blinking tem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front... • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is operating. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED S0 On is detected...
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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 ... the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Inadequately...
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 ... the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Inadequately...
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When a Cable Problem Occurs... Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m Item Help Menu Level ... hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no cable problem is activated. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will...
When a Cable Problem Occurs... Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m Item Help Menu Level ... hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no cable problem is activated. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will...
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... High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is equipped with power/amplifier. 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 ... to the maximum volume? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video...
... High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is equipped with power/amplifier. 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 ... to the maximum volume? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video...
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...off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Secure the CPU cooler No on the memory slot. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during ... the CPU cooler power cable to the CPU_FAN header properly? Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. Make sure the...
...off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Secure the CPU cooler No on the memory slot. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during ... the CPU cooler power cable to the CPU_FAN header properly? Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. Make sure the...
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... works successfully). Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the system can boot successfully. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 133... No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Reinstall other ...
... works successfully). Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the system can boot successfully. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 133... No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Reinstall other ...