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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. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected...169; 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product,...
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. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected...169; 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product,...
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......90 Chapter 5 Unique Features 91 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 91 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 91 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS 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...
......90 Chapter 5 Unique Features 91 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 91 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 91 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS 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...
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...When the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. 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..., press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard. For instructions ...
...When the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. 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..., press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard. For instructions ...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select a device to complete. You can create up to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to .... && Exit Without Saving Press on this function to input the profile previously created from your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this item and select Yes to the CMOS. This saves the changes to complete. You can select Select...
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select a device to complete. You can create up to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to .... && Exit Without Saving Press on this function to input the profile previously created from your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this item and select Yes to the CMOS. This saves the changes to complete. You can select Select...
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... the POST to access Q-Flash. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or...
... the POST to access Q-Flash. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or...
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... option allows you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z97X-Gaming 7 BIOS Version : F1j BIOS Date : 03/09/2014 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during...
... option allows you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z97X-Gaming 7 BIOS Version : F1j BIOS Date : 03/09/2014 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during...
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Unique Features System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 93 - And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. 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. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
Unique Features System will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 93 - And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. 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. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
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... motherboard model. Click Backup current image to change the boot-up logo. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the currently...
... motherboard model. Click Backup current image to change the boot-up logo. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the currently...
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... all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App .... Restart your computer after the installation is closed, you can select an app to run or click Live Update to update an app online. 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking the App Center...
... all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App .... Restart your computer after the installation is closed, you can select an app to run or click Live Update to update an app online. 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking the App Center...
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...to be turned on (Note) B. Programs added to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Doubleclick the app to add it to the Application permission list. (Double-click to return to the previous directory.) (Note) This ...feature works best with programs designed to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Unique Features System Requirements 1. Using EZ Smart Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility ...
...to be turned on (Note) B. Programs added to work automatically with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Doubleclick the app to add it to the Application permission list. (Double-click to return to the previous directory.) (Note) This ...feature works best with programs designed to the White List must be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Unique Features System Requirements 1. Using EZ Smart Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility ...