User manual ASUS P9X79

[. . . ] It can be switched between AGP 2X(3. 3V) or 4X(1. 5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3. 3V). The GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX (-L) (or any AGP 4X only) motherboardsmight not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1. 5) mode in it. Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is compatible with 2X(3. 3V)/4X(1. 5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X(3. 3V) only. [. . . ] Now, if you buy a Gigabyte's motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte @BIOS. - 65 Technical Reference English English Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTuneTM 4 Windows based Overclocking utility EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations. Overclock" might be one of the most common issues in computer field. Because "Overclock" is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock", what's the truth?They may spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a risk because the safety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS. B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility? a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Flash utility. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Enter Dual BIOS (j)/Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS (j) Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving higf:Select Item /Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Tim e, Date, Hard Disk Type. . . j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 68 - b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1. 30 Boot From. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SST 49LF003A Wide Range Protection Disable BootFrom Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Keep DMI Data Enable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Update Main BIOS from Floppy Update Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify c. [. . . ] No Plug the CPU cooling fan power in the CPU fan connector. Plug in the AC power connector. Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN properly?No Insert and push the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. [. . . ]