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... this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking ...any means without prior notice. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
... this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking ...any means without prior notice. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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... 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Q-Share...69 4-5 Smart 6™ ...70 4-6 Auto Green...74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76...
... 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Q-Share...69 4-5 Smart 6™ ...70 4-6 Auto Green...74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76...
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.... • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS...
.... • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS...
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... on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. BIOS Setup - 54 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to...
... on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. BIOS Setup - 54 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to...
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Drivers Installation - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. 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.
Drivers Installation - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. 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.
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...Begin 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68A-D3H-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/06/2011-Z68-7A89WG01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique ... or Window first. site and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Normally, the system ...
...Begin 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68A-D3H-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/06/2011-Z68-7A89WG01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique ... or Window first. site and update the BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Normally, the system ...
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...or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. 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 USB flash drive or hard drive ...up or down arrow key to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. B. The following procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move...
...or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. 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 USB flash drive or hard drive ...up or down arrow key to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. B. The following procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move...
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...System will re-detect all peripheral devices after 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. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash...2011 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 ...
...System will re-detect all peripheral devices after 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. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash...2011 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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.... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system not to boot. - 67 - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or...
.... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system not to boot. - 67 - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or...
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...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 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 ...Bus or Unknown device is still on the computer name and select Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST. If your motherboard, please go back...
...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 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 ...Bus or Unknown device is still on the computer name and select Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST. If your motherboard, please go back...