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... with the @BIOS Utility 94 5-2 APP Center...95 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 EasyTune...96 System Information Viewer 97 EZ Setup...98 5-2-4 Fast Boot...103 5-2-5 5-2-6 5-2-7 Smart TimeLock...104 Smart Recovery 2 105 USB Blocker...107 5-2-8 Smart Switch...108 5-2-9 Game Controller...109 Chapter 6 Appendix...111 6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager 111 6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 112 6-2-1 Configuring...
... with the @BIOS Utility 94 5-2 APP Center...95 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 EasyTune...96 System Information Viewer 97 EZ Setup...98 5-2-4 Fast Boot...103 5-2-5 5-2-6 5-2-7 Smart TimeLock...104 Smart Recovery 2 105 USB Blocker...107 5-2-8 Smart Switch...108 5-2-9 Game Controller...109 Chapter 6 Appendix...111 6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager 111 6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 112 6-2-1 Configuring...
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...Boot - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE...each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart Recovery 2 - System Information Viewer - Smart TimeLock - Game Controller - Hardware Installation - 12 - EasyTune - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for ...
...Boot - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE...each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart Recovery 2 - System Information Viewer - Smart TimeLock - Game Controller - Hardware Installation - 12 - EasyTune - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for ...
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...button, reset button and clear CMOS button. BIOS_SW SS __ SS FF SS FF SB BIOS Switch: BIOS_SW SB 2 2 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the 1: Dual BIOS 1 main BIOS) 1 2 2 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system...reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to factory defaults when needed. SS __ SS __ SS __ FF__UUSSBB33 FF __ __ SS 33 33 __ BB __...
...button, reset button and clear CMOS button. BIOS_SW SS __ SS FF SS FF SB BIOS Switch: BIOS_SW SB 2 2 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the 1: Dual BIOS 1 main BIOS) 1 2 2 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system...reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to factory defaults when needed. SS __ SS __ SS __ FF__UUSSBB33 FF __ __ SS 33 33 __ BB __...
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... Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not... turned off, the battery on using the current version 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 activate certain system features.
... Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not... turned off, the battery on using the current version 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 activate certain system features.
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... utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot from the device immediately. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press 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 time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information...
... utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot from the device immediately. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press 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 time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information...
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... to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU. Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio...
... to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU. Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio...
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..., CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. BIOS Setup - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot.
..., CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. BIOS Setup - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot.
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...2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to those under the same items on the memory being used. (Default: Disabled) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast... Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory ...
...2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to those under the same items on the memory being used. (Default: Disabled) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast... Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory ...
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... Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default...
... Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default...
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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 "Close" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. If the system chassis...
... of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "Close" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. If the system chassis...
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... the available devices. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the ... devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that...
... the available devices. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the ... devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that...
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... whether a password is set to Enabled. set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you install...Fast Boot is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo...
... whether a password is set to Enabled. set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you install...Fast Boot is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo...
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...the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select which type of operating system to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is present only when...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 55 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (...
...the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select which type of operating system to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is present only when...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 55 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (...
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... this item, type the password, and then press . This item is configurable only when Network stack is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes...
... this item, type the password, and then press . This item is configurable only when Network stack is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes...
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...Hand-off feature for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. Note: This is the recommended...Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in previous boots (for the xHCI controller in this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor ...
...Hand-off feature for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. Note: This is the recommended...Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in previous boots (for the xHCI controller in this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor ...
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...as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in HDD/USB/FDD to save the profile to boot immediately. Or you can select Select File in optimum state. Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from that worked properly (...to return to complete. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Your system will restart automatically and boot from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your system becomes...
...as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in HDD/USB/FDD to save the profile to boot immediately. Or you can select Select File in optimum state. Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from that worked properly (...to return to complete. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Your system will restart automatically and boot from a profile created before, without saving the changes made in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your system becomes...
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... ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) All Rights Reserved. 1. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration.
... ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) All Rights Reserved. 1. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration.
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After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to continue" (Figure 2). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Adapter 0 Vendor ID Device ...
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to continue" (Figure 2). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Adapter 0 Vendor ID Device ...
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A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The locations of the driver. Figure 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 82 - ...
A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The locations of the driver. Figure 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 82 - ...
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Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. The locations of the driver. Figure 2 - 83 - Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and ...
Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. The locations of the driver. Figure 2 - 83 - Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and ...