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... 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...
... 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...
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...supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ... Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
...supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ... Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... being used . The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Dual Display Configurations for... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector....
... being used . The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Dual Display Configurations for... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector....
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... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep...
... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep...
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...Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot from the device immediately. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu... first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one... only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key...
...Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot from the device immediately. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu... first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one... only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key...
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Or you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to 3D BIOS screen Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - For example, pass your mouse to move among the items ... function menu in each area for quick configuration. The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B. 2-2 The Main Menu A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (...
Or you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to 3D BIOS screen Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - For example, pass your mouse to move among the items ... function menu in each area for quick configuration. The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B. 2-2 The Main Menu A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (...
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... numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to 3D BIOS screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in this chapter are for optimal...
... numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to 3D BIOS screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in this chapter are for optimal...
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... in system malfunction. 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. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system...
... in system malfunction. 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. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system...
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B. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is complete, select Reboot to BIOS setup 3. 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 reboot the system. Step 3: When the update...
B. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is complete, select Reboot to BIOS setup 3. 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 reboot the system. Step 3: When the update...
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... Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause...
... Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause...