Gigabyte How to Load Fail-Safe Defaults in BIOS for Optimal System Performance

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	CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
`	Standard CMOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
`	Advanced BIOS Features	Load Optimized Defaults
`	Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
`	Power Management Setup	Set User Password
`	PnP/PCI Configurations	Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave(Y/N)?& ExitN Setup
`	PC Health Status	Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit		KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash		F10: Save & Exit Setup
		Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

English

2-8	Load Optimized Defaults
	CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
`	Standard CMOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
`	Advanced BIOS Features	Load Optimized Defaults
`	Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
`	Power Management Setup	Set User Password
`	PnP/PCI Configurations	Load Optimized DefaultsSave(Y/N)?& ExitN Setup
`	PC Health Status	Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit		KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash		F10: Save & Exit Setup
		Load Optimized Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

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BIOS Setup

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Contents GA-VM800PMC GA-VM800PMC Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction English Connectors IntroductionATX12V / ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Pwrled Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorSpdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector Cdin CD in ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connectors Surcen Surround Center ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos BatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D5„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 2/3 Master TimeIDE Channel 0/1 Master, Slave Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryVGA Share Memory Size Hard Disk Boot PriorityInit Display First Password Check First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Hyper-Threading Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteSata Mode OnBoard LAN Boot ROMOnChip Serial ATA AC97 AudioEPP Mode Select Parallel Port ModeUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup Resume by Alarm Mouse Power OnPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring ResumePnP/PCI Configurations System / CPU Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR Power / +3.3V / +12VSystem Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Warning TemperatureSYS / CPU FAN Fail Warning Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionBoot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsLimitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Task menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Install Sata hard drives in your system Configuring Sata Hard DrivesTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below RAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Create Array 111.79 Stripe0 SerialCh1 Master ST3120026AS Delete Array Serial Number View Making a Sata Driver Disk Installing Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit 5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System