Gigabyte Ga945gcmxs2 User Guide

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Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen.
When the message Are you sure to update BIOS? appears, press ENTER. The BIOS update
will begin and the current process will be displayed.
1. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
2. Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive/USB drive when the system is updating the BIOS.
Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to...

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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 @BIOS
TM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will...

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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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STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager 
 icon in your system tray
(you can also find the icon in Control Panel).  Double-
click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function
Introduction
Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack
for the microphone to work correctly. The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are
as...

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STEP 3:
Connect a speaker or headphone to the rear Line
Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask
you what type of equipment is connected.
Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on
the device connected and click OK. The 2-chan-
nel audio setup is completed. STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab.
In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker.
Setting Up 4-Channel Audio
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should find
an Audio Manager 
 icon in...

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STEP 3:
Connect the 4-channel speakers to the audio jacks
on the motherboard and the surround cable, a
small window will pop up and ask you what type
of equipment is connected. Choose a device de-
pending on the type of speaker connected (4-
channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line
Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK.
The 4-channel audio setup is completed.
Setting Up 6-Channel Audio
STEP 1 :
After installation of the audio driver, you should...

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STEP 3:
Connect the 6-channel speakers to the audio jacks
on the motherboard and the surround cable, a
small window will pop up and ask you what type
of equipment is connected. Choose a device de-
pending on the type of speaker connected (6-
channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line
Out), Rear Speaker Out, and Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out) then click OK. The 6-channel audio
setup is completed. STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab.
In the upper left...

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STEP 3:
Connect the 8-channel speakers to the audio jacks
on the motherboard and the surround cable, a
small window will pop up and ask you what type
of equipment is connected. Choose a device de-
pending on the type of speaker connected (8-
channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line
Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click
OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed. STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click...

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English4-2 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 light of my...

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