Gigabyte Ga8i915pd Manual

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
`Standard CMOS Features
`Advanced BIOS Features
`Integrated Peripherals
`Power Management Setup
`PnP/PCI Configurations
`PC Health Status
`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date,  Hard Disk Type...
6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to
Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS...

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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable
execution of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on
your keyboards to perform these actions.
Using the Q-FlashTM utility:
This section...

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English3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
Updating BIOS Now
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
Dont Turn Off Power or Reset...

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows.  Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click Internet Update icon
b. Click Update New BIOS icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically...

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EnglishIII. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is About this program icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out
which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
2. Note:
I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboards model names to be selected, please make
sure your motherboards...

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4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction
Line Out
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output
is applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to Line
Out.
STEP 2 :
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect 
 icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
Click the icon to select the function. Following pictures are...

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EnglishSTEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the
left selection bar and select 2CH Speaker to
complete 2 channel audio configuration.
4 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out,
the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out.
STEP 2 :
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect 
 icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the
left selection bar...

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6 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out,
the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out, and the
Center/Subwoofer channels to Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out.
STEP 2 :
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect 
 icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the
left selection bar and select 6CH Speaker to
complete 6 channel audio...

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English8 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out,
the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out, the Center/
Subwoofer channels to Center/Subwoofer Speaker
Out, and the side channels to Side Speaker Out.
STEP 2 :
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect 
 icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the
left selection bar and select 8CH Speaker to...

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4-2 Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific
motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after
entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the...