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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. Changes to assist in ...the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
...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. Changes to assist in ...the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
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Chapter 5 Unique Features 89 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 89 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 89 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 92 5-2 APP Center...93 5-2-1 3D OSD...94 5-2-2 AutoGreen...95 5-2-3 BIOS Setup...96 5-2-4 Color Temperature 97 5-2-5 Cloud Station...98 5-2-6 EasyTune...103 5-2-7 Easy RAID...104 5-2-8 Fast Boot...106 5-2-9 Game Boost...107 5-2-10 Platform Power Management 108 5-2-11 RGB Fusion...
Chapter 5 Unique Features 89 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 89 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 89 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 92 5-2 APP Center...93 5-2-1 3D OSD...94 5-2-2 AutoGreen...95 5-2-3 BIOS Setup...96 5-2-4 Color Temperature 97 5-2-5 Cloud Station...98 5-2-6 EasyTune...103 5-2-7 Easy RAID...104 5-2-8 Fast Boot...106 5-2-9 Game Boost...107 5-2-10 Platform Power Management 108 5-2-11 RGB Fusion...
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.... 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 system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result...
.... 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 system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result...
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... from that worked properly (last known good record). You can use this item and select Yes. 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 confirm. Or you can select Select File in ... the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you select and select Yes to complete. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on the device you to save the profile to the CMOS. Press to the CMOS and exits the...
... from that worked properly (last known good record). You can use this item and select Yes. 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 confirm. Or you can select Select File in ... the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you select and select Yes to complete. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on the device you to save the profile to the CMOS. Press to the CMOS and exits the...
User Manual
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...can only be used as data drive(s). •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 85 - Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will cause the operating system to stop functioning correctly. •• If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, ...
...can only be used as data drive(s). •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 85 - Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will cause the operating system to stop functioning correctly. •• If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, ...
User Manual
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... @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. 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. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update...
... @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. 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. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update...
User Manual
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...drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Unique Features - 90 - When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or ...use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during ...
...drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Unique Features - 90 - When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or ...use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during ...
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... 91 - System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete after the update process is updating the BIOS. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select... your USB flash drive. Step 4: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features
... 91 - System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete after the update process is updating the BIOS. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select... your USB flash drive. Step 4: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. Unique Features
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... does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on-screen...
... does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on-screen...
User Manual
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... area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may... complete. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to update an app online. Unique Features Running the APP Center Insert the...GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 93 - Restart your system, check related updates...
... area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may... complete. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to update an app online. Unique Features Running the APP Center Insert the...GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 93 - Restart your system, check related updates...
Unique Features Introduction
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... setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 Platform Power Management 22 2-11...
... setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 Platform Power Management 22 2-11...
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... attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. However, if the main BIOS is a new solution derived from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is DualBIOS™? When both the main and backup...
... attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. However, if the main BIOS is a new solution derived from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is DualBIOS™? When both the main and backup...
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...FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI ... Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows ...
...FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI ... Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows ...
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...flash drive. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Step 3: The system will restart after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. Step 2: ...The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Please select Fast or Intact to...
...flash drive. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Step 3: The system will restart after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. Step 2: ...The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Please select Fast or Intact to...
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... turn off the Internet). Change the Boot-up screen. B. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the 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 is not present on -screen instructions to be...
... turn off the Internet). Change the Boot-up screen. B. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the 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 is not present on -screen instructions to be...
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... completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0...flashing activities start. B. The FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use...
... completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0...flashing activities start. B. The FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use...
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... depending on motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to update an app online. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center...
... depending on motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to update an app online. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center...
RAID Setup Guide
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...® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 20 - The other(s) can select only one of them to accelerate your SATA- Step 2: Go to Peripherals\SATA And ...RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® ...
...® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 20 - The other(s) can select only one of them to accelerate your SATA- Step 2: Go to Peripherals\SATA And ...RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® ...