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3-6 Download Center

To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE

Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.

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Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and

back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting

NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back

up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.

Before You Begin:

• Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress

Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system

installed.

• As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave

enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size require-

ments vary, depending on the amount of data).

• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are

installed.

• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed

up/restored.

• It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it.

System Requirements:

• At least 512 MB of system memory

• VESA compatible graphics card

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• Windows

XP with SP1 or later, Windows

Vista

• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress

Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2.

• USB hard drives are not supported.

• Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.

Installation and Configuration

Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk.

A. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive

Step 1:

Step 2:

Click Drive options.

Click New.

"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector,

the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For

example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first

IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors,

the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive.

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Step 3:

Step 4:

When partitioning your hard drive, make sure

After the operating system is installed, right-

to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is

click the Computer icon on your desktop

recommended; actual size requirements vary,

and select Manage. Go to Disk Management

depending on the amount of data) and begin the

to check disk allocation.

installation of the operating system.

Step 5:

Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the

unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Please

note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress

Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.

B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2

1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see

the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 , press

any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay

permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during

the POST.

C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2

Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a

new partition to store the backup image file.

Step 1:

Step 2:

Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard

When finished, go to Disk Management to

drive data.

check disk allocation.

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D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2

Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard

drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE

option will not be present if no backup is created before.

E. Removing the Backup

Step 1:

Step 2:

If you wish to remove the backup file, select

After the backup file is removed, no backup

REMOVE.

image file will be present in Disk Management

and hard drive space will be freed up.

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

TM

TM

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash

and @BIOS

. GIGABYTE

Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-

TM

DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS

design, which enhances protection

for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.

TM

What is DualBIOS

?

Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS

and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS.

However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system

boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of

system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.

TM

What is Q-Flash

?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter

operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

TM

What is @BIOS

?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows

environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your

motherboard model.

2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. MA79GU3H.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash

drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can

access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in

BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard

drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc.

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<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

04/27/2009-RS780D-SB750-7A66AG0DC-00

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS

flashing may result in system malfunction.

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B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure

assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

Step 1:

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-

Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.

• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.

• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.

• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive

attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.

Q-Flash Utility v2.08

Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L8005 1M

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

0 file(s) found

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Floppy A <Drive>

HDD 0-0 <Drive>

Total size : 0 Free size : 0

3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.

Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

Step 2:

The process of the 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> to begin the BIOS update. The

monitor will display the update process.

• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.

• Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is updating

the BIOS.

Step 3:

When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Q-Flash Utility v2.08

Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L8005 1M

Keep DMI Data Enable

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Update BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Please press any key to continue

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Step 4:

Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should

see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen.

Step 5:

During the POST, 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 a BIOS update, so we

recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Standard CMOS Features

Load Optimized Defaults

 Advanced BIOS Features

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

 Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y

Save & Exit Setup

 Power Management Setup

Exit Without Saving

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized 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. The

procedure is complete after the system restarts.

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps

prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.

2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the

Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so

may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.

3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS.

4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an

inadequate BIOS flashing.

B. Using @BIOS:

1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your

location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-

screen instructions to complete.

If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please

manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc-

tions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update file

obtained from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

3. Save The Current BIOS to File:

Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS file.

4. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update:

Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will

automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.

C. After Updating the BIOS:

Restart your system after updating the BIOS.

Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the

BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot.

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4-3 EasyTune 6

GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their

system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6

interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system-

related information without the need to install additional software.

The EasyTune 6 Interface

Tabs Information

Tab Function

The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.

The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s).

You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information.

The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages.

• Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only.

• Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock

settings and voltages settings using the sliders.

• Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file).

• Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile.

After making changes, be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect

or click Default to restore to default values.

The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock

for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card.

The Smart tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode.

Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed

linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set.

The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, volt-

age and fan speed and set temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose

the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file (.wav file).

Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not

configurable or the function is not supported.

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and

memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you

fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.

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4-4 Easy Energy Saver

(Note 1)

GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver

is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power

savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE

Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency

without sacrificing computing performance.

The Easy Energy Saver Interface

A. Meter Mode

In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set

period of time.

Meter Mode - Button Information Table

Button Description

1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)

(Note 2)

2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off)

3 CPU Throttling Display

4 CPU Voltage Display

(Note 3)

5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1)

6 Current CPU Power Consumption

7 Meter Time

8 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on time)

9 Meter/Timer Reset Switch

10 Meter Mode Switch

11 Total Mode Switch

12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)

13 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)

14 INFO/Help

15 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)

• The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model.

• CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method.

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Delete an Array

The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments.

Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including

the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion.

1. To delete an array, press <3> in the Main Menu to enter the Delete LD Menu. Then highlight the

array you wish to delete and press the <Delete> key or the <Alt>+<D> keys.

2. The View LD Definition Menu will appear (as shown in Figure 9) showing which drives are

assigned to this array. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort.

3. When the array is deleted, the screen will return to Delete LD Menu. Press <Esc>to return to

Main Menu.

FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

[ View LD Definition Menu ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (GB) Status

LD 1 RAID 0 2 157.99 Functional

Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru

[ Drives Assignments ]

Channel:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity (GB)

1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 79.89

2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 80.02

Press Ctrl-Y to delete the data in the disk!

or press any other key to abort...

Figure 9

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