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... owners. 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. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-...BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "...
... owners. 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. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-...BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "...
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... and Operating System 73 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 77 4-1 Chipset Drivers 77 4-2 Application Software 78 4-3 Information...78 Chapter 5 Unique Features 79 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 79 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 79 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 82 5-2 APP Center...83 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 EasyTune...84 EZ Setup...85 ON/OFF Charge2 90 USB Blocker...91 Chapter 6 Appendix...
... and Operating System 73 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 77 4-1 Chipset Drivers 77 4-2 Application Software 78 4-3 Information...78 Chapter 5 Unique Features 79 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 79 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 79 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 82 5-2 APP Center...83 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 EasyTune...84 EZ Setup...85 ON/OFF Charge2 90 USB Blocker...91 Chapter 6 Appendix...
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... may result in the CMOS. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this ...
... may result in the CMOS. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this ...
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This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Or you to select a device to complete. This saves the changes to the CMOS. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you can create up ...to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function ...
This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Or you to select a device to complete. This saves the changes to the CMOS. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you can create up ...to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function ...
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... BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 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. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools...
... BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 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. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools...
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... Drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87MX-D3H BIOS Version : D26 BIOS Date : 04/11/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save...
... Drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87MX-D3H BIOS Version : D26 BIOS Date : 04/11/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save...
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System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 81 - Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Unique Features 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.
System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 81 - Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Unique Features 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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... GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from file, then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS...
... GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from file, then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS...
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... applications in the notification area to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related udpates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Restart your computer after the installation is closed, you... to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you can select an app to run or click Live Update to install GIGABYTE...
... applications in the notification area to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related udpates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Restart your computer after the installation is closed, you... to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you can select an app to run or click Live Update to install GIGABYTE...
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System Requirements 1. Windows 7 with the Internet to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Programs added to obtain their data such as Outlook®, Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. Unique Features - 88 - ...Name, select the apps to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8 3. Using EZ Smart Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Properly-working network connection 5. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Doubleclick the app to add it to the Application permission list. (...
System Requirements 1. Windows 7 with the Internet to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Programs added to obtain their data such as Outlook®, Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. Unique Features - 88 - ...Name, select the apps to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8 3. Using EZ Smart Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Properly-working network connection 5. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Doubleclick the app to add it to the Application permission list. (...