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... motherboDDaIIPPrd has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS bu1 tton. BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to clear the ...
... motherboDDaIIPPrd has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS bu1 tton. BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to clear the ...
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... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. 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 ...CMOS values.) - 37 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may ...
... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. 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 ...CMOS values.) - 37 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may ...
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...arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. :... Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the ...Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first...
...arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. :... Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the ...Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first...
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This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes ...
This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes ...
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... to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 41...
... to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 41...
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If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 46 - `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert.
If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 46 - `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert.
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... of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
... of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
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... from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to install an operating system ...presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this type is present only if at system startup. Options are connected. For example, only hard drive defined as...
... from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to install an operating system ...presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this type is present only if at system startup. Options are connected. For example, only hard drive defined as...
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BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && VIA 1394 Controller Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 55 -
BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && VIA 1394 Controller Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 55 -
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.... The USB 3.0 device attached on this mode. when this item is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to xHCI controller. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to EHCI. All USB 3.0 devices function as High-Speed. If ... (Intel Z77 Chipset) Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is set to OS boot. Note: This is set to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to Smart Auto;...
.... The USB 3.0 device attached on this mode. when this item is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to xHCI controller. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should route the ports to EHCI. All USB 3.0 devices function as High-Speed. If ... (Intel Z77 Chipset) Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is set to OS boot. Note: This is set to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to Smart Auto;...
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Your system will restart automatically and boot from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in optimum state. BIOS Setup - 62 -... Profile 4. 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 complete. First select the profile you to select a device to... boot immediately. You can use this item and select Yes. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to the...
Your system will restart automatically and boot from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in optimum state. BIOS Setup - 62 -... Profile 4. 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 complete. First select the profile you to select a device to... boot immediately. You can use this item and select Yes. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to the...
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.... •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). •• It is recommended to back up your system...
.... •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data). •• It is recommended to back up your system...
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... Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2. Unique Features - 68 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key...
... Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2. Unique Features - 68 - Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key...
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... or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS mode. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 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... flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. During the POST, press the key...
... or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS mode. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 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... flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. During the POST, press the key...
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... BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. B. Save the Current BIOS File: ...restarts. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 73 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (...
... BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. B. Save the Current BIOS File: ...restarts. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 73 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (...
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C. Press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. RAID Volumes : None defined. Figure 2 Step 2: After you ...
C. Press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. RAID Volumes : None defined. Figure 2 Step 2: After you ...
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Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter - Skip this step and proceed to continue" (Figure 3). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to ...
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter - Skip this step and proceed to continue" (Figure 3). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to ...
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... installed, we recommend that you want to install Windows?" The locations of the drivers are ready to install Windows 7/XP. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. When you arrive at the "Where do not need to install...
... installed, we recommend that you want to install Windows?" The locations of the drivers are ready to install Windows 7/XP. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. When you arrive at the "Where do not need to install...
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... Windows setup process. A screen will appear. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller...
... Windows setup process. A screen will appear. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller...
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... if the device works successfully). Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. The problem is... verified and solved. Check if the system can boot successfully. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix - 118 - The problem is display on , is working properly. No The hard drive, connector...
... if the device works successfully). Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. The problem is... verified and solved. Check if the system can boot successfully. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix - 118 - The problem is display on , is working properly. No The hard drive, connector...