Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series user manual Xpress Recovery2 Introduction, System requirements

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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora- tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data

on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.

System requirements:

1.Intel x86 platforms

2.At least 64M bytes of system memory

3.VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2

Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:

Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.

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Boot from CD/DVD:

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Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2

 

 

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

 

Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software,

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Intel 945 BIOS for 8I945GME E7

 

 

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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

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1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.

2.System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed.

3.It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com- plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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Contents GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I915ME GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory English Installation of Expansion Cards Graphics Card Support List What is G.E.A.R.?Asus Asus AX800XT AX700PRO MSI I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0/SATA2 Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6 IDE IDE ConnectorWOL Wake On LAN Fpanel Front Panel JumperPwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorCdin CD Auxin AUX In Connector15 COM2 Serial Port Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/ Out SurcenClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery Bioswp Bios Write ProtectEnglish Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example GA-8I915ME-GV / Bios Ver. F2 „ Set Supervisor Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupDate Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0~2 Master, SlaveDrive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check Limit Cpuid Max. to CPU Hyper-ThreadingInit Display First Note1 No-Execute Memory Protect Note3Integrated Peripherals Parallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMECP Mode Use DMA USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup Power On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Clock Ratio Note Memory Frequency forMemory Frequency Mhz Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin 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 Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 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 Spdif Output Device Optional Device Jack-Sensing Introuction Introduction of audio connectorsManual setting Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai