MSI X79A-GD45 Plus seres User Manual

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Chapter 1
Swtch
MULTI_BIOS_SWITCH: Mult BIOS Swtch
Ths manboard has two ndependent BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS
ROM s A). If one s crashed, you can shft to the other for bootng by sldng the swtch.
In addton, these two BIOS ROMs do not have the Auto Recovery feature, you need to
mantan or update the BIOS verson by yourself.
A
B
BATT
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BIOS recovery usng the M-󰘱ash utlty:
1. Ensure that the system s swtched o󰘯.
2. Boot up the system wth the operatonal BIOS ROM by swtchng the Mult-BIOS
swtch.
3. Enter the BIOS setup → Utltes → M-Flash → Save BIOS to storage and then save
the 󰘰le to a bootable USB pen drve (root folder).
4. Swtch back to the BIOS ROM that needs to be recovered.
5. Choose “Select one 󰘰le to update BIOS” and recover the BIOS ROM wth the 󰘰le
saved n the USB pen drve.
Important
Do not use the BIOS swtch when system s bootng up.

MSI X79A-GD45 Plus seres Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	X79A-GD45 Plus seres
Category	Motherboard
Language	English