Gigabyte Explore Advanced BIOS Features and Learn How to Enter BIOS on Motherboards

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Advanced BIOS Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software

 

 

 

 

Advanced BIOS Features

 

 

` Hard Disk Boot Priority

[Press Enter]

 

Item Help

 

First Boot Device

[Floppy]

 

Menu Level`

 

Second Boot Device

[Hard Disk]

 

 

 

Third Boot Device

[CDROM]

 

 

 

 

Password Check

[Setup]

 

 

 

 

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

[Disabled]

 

 

 

 

Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)

[Disabled]

 

 

 

 

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note)

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

CPU EIST Function (Note)

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

Virtualization Technology (Note)

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

Full Screen LOGO Show

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

Init Display First

[PCI]

 

 

 

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

 

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

 

F7: Optimized Defaults

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup

A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

System

A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup

 

program.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information

about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

 

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Contents GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Disclaimer CopyrightDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Optional Items GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product SpecificationsBios Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line Out Jack Green Line In Jack BlueMic In Jack Pink Pwrled Internal ConnectorsGND 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/PWRFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATA20/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7 IDE IDE ConnectorFaudio Front Panel Audio Header Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Spdifo S/PDIF Out Header Cdin CD In ConnectorClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper FUSB1/FUSB2 USB HeadersCI Chassis Intrusion Header BatteryGA-P31-ES3G Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Logo Screen DefaultBios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version E4Main Menu „ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsTime DateIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveDrive a Floppy 3 Mode SupportHalt On MemoryFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityNo-Execute Memory Protect Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toSata Port 1/3 Set to Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerParallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel PortSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On by RingPME Event Wake Up Hpet Mode Note Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterFine CPU Clock Ratio Note CPU FrequencyCPU Host Clock Control FSB1600 CPUCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency MhzPCI-E OverVoltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control Gmch OverVoltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstalling Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationTechnical Manuals Application SoftwareSystem ContactDownload Center Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios Page Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityAfter Updating the Bios EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table EasyTune 5 ProMeter Mode Button Information Table Easy Energy Saver Interface Meter ModeEasy Energy Saver Total Mode Button Information Table Total ModeStealth Mode Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers Front Speaker Out Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring Sound EffectMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring S/PDIF OutConneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring Microphone Recording Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Regulatory Statements Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Appendix GA-P31-ES3G Motherboard B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System