Intel GA-G1975X user manual Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility, Before You Begin

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Method 1 : Q-FlashTMUtility

Q-FlashTMis a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash?allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or

Windows. Using Q-FlashTMindicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTMutility, please follow the steps below first.

1.Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.

2.Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.

3.Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.

If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One.

If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.

Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTMUtility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.

In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.

English

The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star

Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>

Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08

Primary Slave : None

Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101

Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

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Contents GA-G1975X Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-G1975X GA-G1975X Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryBios English Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUHT functionality requirement content Installation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Configuring a Multi-Graphics Cards System Configuring a Multi View SystemBefore you begin Enabling CrossFire Mode Configuring an ATi CrossFireTM SystemI/O Back Panel Introduction ATX Power Connector Connectors IntroductionATX12V2X4 F11394 / F21394ATX12V2X4/ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorBattery SATAII01 / SATAII23 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out USB1 / FUSB2 / Greenusb Front USB ConnectorRfid 16 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open PwrledSurcen Surround Center Connector Coma Coma Connector22 PW1 / PW2 English English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F1„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3 Master Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onBase Memory MemoryExtended Memory Total MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Bios Flash ProtectionFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Num-Lock Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check Interrupt ModeDram Data Integrity Mode Delay For HDD SecsLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NotePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toSata Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller OnBoard LAN Boot ROMUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportPower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmKB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardPCI Latency Timer CLK AC Back FunctionCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Current CPU TemperaturePCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ AssignmentCPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T M. NoteCPU Clock Ratio Note A.2 Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host FrequencyMhzDimm OverVoltage Control Memory Frequency MhzPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlActive to Precharge Delay Dram RAS# to CAS# DelayRefresh Mode Select CAS Latency TimeSelect Language Top PerformanceLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave & Exit Setup Set Supervisor/User PasswordExit Without Saving English Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction What is Dual Bios Technology?How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish English Installing Sata hard drives in your computer RAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup Create RAID Volume¡G Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosEnter Create Volume Delete RAID Volume Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Accessing Creative Speaker Settings Channel Speaker Configurations Configuring Multi-Channel Speakers with Audio Combo KitInstalling Audio Combo Kit Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Enabling Digital Output English DTS Introduction Using Creative Built-in decoder Device ControlEnglish English Using External Decoder Decoding using SoftDVD player DTS Neo6 Launching DTS Neo6 Settings To launch DTS Neo6 SettingsFinal Word AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingPost hex Description Post Error CodeEnglish E8POST.ASM starts English GA-G1975X Motherboard 108 109 GA-G1975X Motherboard 110 Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGA-G1975X Motherboard 112