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... by copyright laws and is 1.0. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV:... documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. 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 for technical information....
... by copyright laws and is 1.0. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV:... documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. 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 for technical information....
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... 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74...
... 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74...
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...program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it ...that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - Refer to Chapter 5, "...
...program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it ...that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - Refer to Chapter 5, "...
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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. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to... load the optimal BIOS default settings. ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8...
... 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. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to... load the optimal BIOS default settings. ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8...
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. Drivers Installation - 58 - 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 - 58 - 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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...Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Z68M-D2H E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2011-Z68-7A89WG0QC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-...update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. 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...
...Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Z68M-D2H E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2011-Z68-7A89WG0QC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-...update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. 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...
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... v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to the main menu. The following procedure...
... v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to the main menu. The following procedure...
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... Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 64 - 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.... Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software ...
... Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. Unique Features - 64 - 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.... Step 5: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software ...
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... system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. B. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function...
... system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. B. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function...
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The TouchBIOS Interface Button Information Table Button Description Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Displays system health status, including system temperature, fan speeds, and voltage values. Loads Optimized Defaults. Provides...and memory voltages. Sets Supervisor Password. Enables QuickBoost utility. Enables @BIOS utility to configure your BIOS settings in Windows environment with a click of your mouse and a touch of your screen. 4-9 TouchBIOS TouchBIOS allows you to update the BIOS. - 75 - Button Description Allows you to configure Integrated Peripherals ...
The TouchBIOS Interface Button Information Table Button Description Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Displays system health status, including system temperature, fan speeds, and voltage values. Loads Optimized Defaults. Provides...and memory voltages. Sets Supervisor Password. Enables QuickBoost utility. Enables @BIOS utility to configure your BIOS settings in Windows environment with a click of your mouse and a touch of your screen. 4-9 TouchBIOS TouchBIOS allows you to update the BIOS. - 75 - Button Description Allows you to configure Integrated Peripherals ...
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5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Q: Why is the light of standby power after.... A: Make sure your board doesn't have a CMOS_SW button, press this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the maximum volume? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk...
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Q: Why is the light of standby power after.... A: Make sure your board doesn't have a CMOS_SW button, press this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the maximum volume? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk...