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- 69 - Unique Features
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent 1.
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet 2.
connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a
corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 3.
GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an 4.
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B. Using @BIOS
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1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
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complete.
2.
Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from File
the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click Save Current BIOS to File
4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:
Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load
BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
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"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

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Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Number of memory slots8
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1200, 1300, 1333, 1500, 1600, 1666, 1800, 1866, 1900, 2000, 2133 MHz
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA II connectors4
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Headphone outputs5
eSATA ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity7
Audio chipRealtek ALC898
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorExtended ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, Hybrid CrossFireX
PCI Express slots version3.0
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version4.0
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth264 mm
Width305 mm

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