Intel GA-N650SLI-DS4L Bios Update Utilities, Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility

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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTMand @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS- DOS mode.

What is Q-FlashTM?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOSTM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1.From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.

2.Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. n650ds4l.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3.Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

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Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

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Contents GA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents PCIE162 GA-N650SLI-DS4L Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPUPage Š 1 x 4 Mbit flash Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Setup of an SLI Scalable Link Interface Configuration Before You BeginSetting the SLI Configuration Jumpers Connecting Two Graphics CardsConfiguring the Graphics Card Driver Back Panel Connectors Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Rear Speaker Out Jack BlackSide Speaker Out Jack Gray Line In Jack BlueInternal Connectors SATAII0/1/2/3GND 5 CPUFAN/SYSFAN/PWRFAN Fan Headers Nbfan North Bridge Fan HeaderFDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorTXP Pwrled System Power LED Header BAT BatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifo S/PDIF Out Header Spdifin S/PDIF In HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers, Yellow 18 CI1 Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper Bios Setup Post Screen Logo Screen DefaultStartup Screen Sample Bios Version D1 Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu Main Menu Help„ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3/4/5 MasterFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory Protect NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteSATA-II RAID function SATA-II 1 Primary RAIDSATA-II 1 Secondary RAID SATA-II 2 Primary RAIDIDE DMA transfer access Onboard LAN Boot ROMIDE Prefetch Mode SATA-II 2 Secondary RAIDSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is AttachedWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally When a Cable Problem OccursParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMALegacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial PortUSB Resume from Suspend PME Event Wake UpModem Ring On Power-On by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Reset Case Open Status Current System/CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureSystem Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control System Clock Setting MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TFSB-Memory Clock Mode FSB-Memory RatioCPU Host Frequency Mhz Actual CPU Clock MhzDDR2 Voltage Control NB/HT-Link VoltageFSB Voltage South Bridge VoltageLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor Password User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingGA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Drivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 System RequirementsInstallation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityWhat is Q-FlashTM? What is @BIOSTM?Updating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSSave the Current Bios File Update the Bios Using the Internet Update FunctionUpdate the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BiosEasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost PropertiesConfiguring Sata Hard Drives Configuring the Onboard Sata ControllerTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Step Save changes and exit Bios SetupConfiguring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES Nvidia Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata RAID Driver DisketteInstalling the Sata RAID Driver and Operating System ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers High Definition Audio HD AudioSound Effect tab Configuring Sound EffectConfiguring AC97 Audio Pdif Installing the S/PDIF In Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In Cable Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Configuring S/PDIF outPdif Out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Appendix GA-N650SLI-DS4L Motherboard Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System Poland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro