Intel 4127, 4112 user manual 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. 9gcms2l.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-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPU4 Mbit flash Page 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 Back Panel Connectors Mic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green Internal Connectors PwrledGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7Pwrled System Power LED Header BatbatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifo S/PDIF Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB HeadersClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version GA-945GCM-S2L E10Bios Setup Program Function Keys „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NotePata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port 0/2 Set toUSB 2.0 Controller Sata Port 1/3 Set toUSB Controller USB Keyboard SupportSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function Smart LANECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial PortPME Event Wake Up Power On by RingSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPCI2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Host Clock Control CPU Clock Ratio NoteFSB1333 Core 2 CPU System Memory Multiplier CPU Host Frequency MhzPCI Express Frequency Mhz Memory Frequency MhzLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation 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 UtilityUpdating the Bios Press Y to load Bios defaults Options and Instructions Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Speakers or Headphones Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Pdif out Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF Out Cable Configuring S/PDIF 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-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System