Intel GA-8I915PL-G user manual Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility, Methods and steps

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click " " Click "Update New BIOS"

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1.Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a.Click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS" icon

c.Select @BIOSTM sever

d.Select the exact model name on your motherboard

e.System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a.Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS"

c.Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I915PL-G.D2).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Contents GA-8I915PL-G Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers GA-8I915PL-G GA-8I915PL-G Motherboard LayoutBios Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 Serial ATA Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out Cdin CD14 IR USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. D2 Standard Cmos Features Drive a / Drive B IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaMemory Base MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority CPU Hyper-Threading Password CheckLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteSata Port 1/3 Set to Integrated PeripheralsSata Port 0/2 Set to USB Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROMUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportUR2 Duplex Mode Uart Mode SelectParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAPower On By Mouse Power Management SetupResume by Alarm AC Back Function Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Clock RatioA.2 Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzDimm OverVoltage Control Memory Frequency MhzPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NBefore You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Task 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 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- ChannelAudio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English Step Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction English Troubleshooting English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai