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 return to the Q-Flash main menu.
Step 4:Press ESC and then ENTER to exit Q-Flash and the system will restart. As the system reboots,
you will see the new BIOS version during POST.
Step 5: As the system reboots, press DELETE to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults
and press ENTER to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after
BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
Press Y to load BIOS defaults
Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press Y to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
When the system restarts, the whole update process is complete.
Q-Flash Utility v2.02
 Flash Type/Size.................................PMC 25LV040512K
              Keep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
c . Select the BIOS file and press ENTER.
Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
`Standard CMOS Features
`Advanced BIOS Features
`Integrated Peripherals
`Power Management Setup
`PnP/PCI Configurations
`PC Health Status
`Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: QuitKLJI: Select Item
F8:  Q-FlashF10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y 
						

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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 automatically download and update the BIOS.
 II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click Internet Update icon
b. Click Update New BIOS
c. Please select All Files in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
9gcmxs2.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility
Click 3Click Update New BIOS
Select @BIOS item than click Install
Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server
Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS/@BIOS 
						

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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 model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the
system unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboards model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboards. Otherwise, your system wont boot.
III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS
TM server, please go onto
Gigabytes web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. 
						

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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 shown in the picture to the right. The jack
retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows
users to change the function for each audio jack by
the audio software provided. For example, if  a
rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer
speaker out jack, you can change the center/
subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear
speaker out jack via the audio software.Please
follow the steps to install the function. (Following
pictures are in Windows XP)
HD Audio
With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to
192 kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio
streams (in and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you
can, for instance,  listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet,
and etc. all at the same time.
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.
Line In
Line Out
(Front Speaker Out)
Mic In Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Side Speaker
Out 
						

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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 your system tray
(you can also find the icon in Control Panel).  Double-
click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. 
						

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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 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.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab.
In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. 
						

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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 list, click 6CH Speaker.
Setting Up 8-Channel Audio
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. 
						

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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 the Audio I/O tab.
In the upper left list, click 8CH Speaker.
Sound Effect Configuration:
At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound
option settings as desired.
AC97 Audio Configuration:
To enable the front panel audio connector to sup-
port AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control
Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANA-
LOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the
Disable front panel jack detection check box.
This action completes the AC97 Audio configuration. 
						

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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 keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and
thats why the light is still on.
Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your
board doesnt have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.
Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute (Or you can use a  metal object
to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5
seconds).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please
change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do
these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are
only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
J AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error 
						

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