Intel GA-8N775 Entering the Q-FlashTMutility, Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen

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Entering the Q-FlashTMutility:

Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features

Select Language

Advanced BIOS Features

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults

Power Management Setup

Set Supervisor Password

PnP/PCI Configurations

Set User Password

PC Health Status

Save & Exit Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup

 

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility

Task menu for Q-FlashTMutility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual BIOS utility bar

 

 

 

Dual BIOS Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

512K

 

 

 

 

Backup ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

512K

 

 

 

 

Wide Range Protection

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Recovery

Enable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halt On Error

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Default Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Settings to CMOS

 

 

 

Q-FlashTMutility title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q-Flash Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

bar

 

 

 

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

Action bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter : Run

:Move

ESC:Reset

F10:Power Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

GA-8N775 Motherboard

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Contents GA-8N775 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8N775 Motherboard Layout GA-8N775Block Diagram Page Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPU4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Side Speaker OutATX12V / ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector Pwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector Cdin CDSpdifi Spdif In Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenRfid English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. E5 F12 For Boot Menu„ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationTime Standard Cmos FeaturesDate IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Boot Up Floppy SeekLimit Cpuid Max. to Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading No-Execute Memory Protect NoteIntegrated Peripherals SPPSataii 1 Secondary RAID IDE Secndry Slave RAIDSataii 1 Primary RAID Sataii 2 Primary RAIDOn-Chip USB Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode USB Keyboard SupportPME Event Wake Up Power Management SetupPower-On by Alarm Modem Ring OnKB Power on Password Power On by MousePower On by Keyboard AC Back FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations INTPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlM. Note FSB Turbo ModeMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Clock Ratio NoteCurrent FSB Speed QDR System Clock ModeNew FSB Speed QDR Target FSB Speed QDRLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Configuring Sata Hard Drives To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowSPP GA-8N775 Motherboard Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata Driver DiskInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation NForce Storage Controller Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows SolutionsYES Appendix Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings Introduction of audio connectors5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English Step Troubleshooting English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

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