Gigabyte GA-8S661GXMP user manual Main Menu, Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features.

The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM.

When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.

Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.

CONTROL KEYS

< >< >< ><	> Move to select item
<Enter>	Select Item
<Esc>	Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
	and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<Page Up>	Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down>	Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>	General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2>	Item Help
<F5>	Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6>	Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
<F7>	Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8>	Q-Flash utility
<F9>	System Information
<F10>	Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec- tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

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Contents GA-8S661GXMP-C GA-8S661GXMP Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8S661GXMP-C Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyFeature Summary Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Pin One IndicatorInstallation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE1/IDE2 IDE Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector FDD FDD ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Surcen Cdin CD in ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/ Out 12 F1USB / F2USB Front USB ConnectorsClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenPwrled Comb Comb ConnectorBAT Battery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. E2 „ Set User Password „ Save & Exit Setup„ Exit Without Saving Standard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave /IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Limit Cpuid Max. to Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check CPU Hyper-ThreadingECP Integrated PeripheralsUSB Controller Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN devicePower Management Setup IRQ 3-7, 9-15, NMIModemRingOn Power LED in S1 State Power On By KeyboardPower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsCurrent VoltageV Vcore / DDR 2.5V / +3.3V / +12V Current CPU TemperaturePC Health Status Case OpenedMB Intelligent Tweaker M.I.T AGP Clock MHz CPU Clock MHzDram Clock MHz AGP/PCI Clock ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Unique Software UtilityMain Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Bios Flash Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 3 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