Gigabyte Understanding the Boot Menu Key and BIOS Setup Options

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2-1 Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.

A. The LOGO Screen (Default)

<TAB>:POST Screen <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:XpressRecovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <END>:Qflash

Function Keys

B. The POST Screen

 

 

 

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<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2

<F12>: Boot Menu

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Function Keys:

Function Keys

<TAB>: POST Screen

Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 38.

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9>: Xpress Recovery2

If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."

<F12>: Boot Menu

Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key <> or the down arrow key<> to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed.

<End>: Q-Flash

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

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Contents GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Optional Items GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPUBios Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Mic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green Internal Connectors PwrledGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATA20/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7Pwrled System Power LED Header Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Spdifo S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers Clrcmos Clearing Cmos JumperBattery CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Bios Setup Logo Screen Default Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version E4Bios Setup Program Function Keys „ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt On MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory Protect NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteOn-Chip Sata Mode On-Chip Primary PCI IDEPata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function Sata Port 1/3 Set toUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard LAN Boot ROM Parallel Port ModeOnboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel PortPME Event Wake Up Power On by RingSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Resume by Alarm Hpet Mode NotePower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations Reset Case Open Status Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio NoteFine CPU Clock Ratio Note CPU FrequencyFSB1600 CPU CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency MhzDDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control Gmch OverVoltage ControlLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversApplication Software Technical ManualsContact SystemDownload Center System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Page After Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityUsing @BIOS EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information TableEasy Energy Saver Easy Energy Saver Interface Meter ModeMeter Mode Button Information Table Stealth Mode Total ModeTotal Mode Button Information Table Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Front Speaker Out Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring S/PDIF OutConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory StatementsRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Appendix GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System