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...system is suspended (sleeping). Look for S3 mode only. During the updating process, the monitor will be output from the speaker. Step 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is... application. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Normal network connection B. Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed.
...system is suspended (sleeping). Look for S3 mode only. During the updating process, the monitor will be output from the speaker. Step 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is... application. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Normal network connection B. Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed.
User Manual
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...., LTD. Changes to their respective owners. Example: 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. All rights reserved. No part of the motherboard is 1.0. For example...
...., LTD. Changes to their respective owners. Example: 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. All rights reserved. No part of the motherboard is 1.0. For example...
User Manual
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... Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 Q-Share...64 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 65 4-5 Auto Green...66 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 67 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology...
... Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 Q-Share...64 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 65 4-5 Auto Green...66 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 67 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology...
User Manual
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...is turned on the motherboard. 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 is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify ...to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the...
...is turned on the motherboard. 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 is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify ...to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the...
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This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup - 48 - Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes...emulation of the onboard graphics. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support ...
This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup - 48 - Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes...emulation of the onboard graphics. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support ...
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... without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on the device you to boot immediately. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override ...Allows you wish to load and then press to load the optimal BIOS default settings. You can use this item and select Yes to complete...
... without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on the device you to boot immediately. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override ...Allows you wish to load and then press to load the optimal BIOS default settings. You can use this item and select Yes to complete...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program 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 - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program 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.
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... main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you to access Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™...
... main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you to access Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™...
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... BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H BIOS Version : E14 BIOS Date : 02/14/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. When updating the BIOS...
... BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H BIOS Version : E14 BIOS Date : 02/14/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. When updating the BIOS...
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Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. Unique Features - 62 - And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to enter BIOS Setup. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults.
Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. Unique Features - 62 - And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to enter BIOS Setup. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults.
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... 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. Make sure that matches your system after the system...
... 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. Make sure that matches your system after the system...
User Manual
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...Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed. During the... updating process, the monitor will not light up . This feature works best with programs designed to... 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. Look for S3 mode only.
...Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed. During the... updating process, the monitor will not light up . This feature works best with programs designed to... 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. Look for S3 mode only.