Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P 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. M52SS3P.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-M52S-S3P Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications USB4 Mbit flash Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack OrangeRear Speaker Out Jack Black Line In Jack BlueInternal Connectors Pwrled Clrcmos BatteryGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifi S/PDIF In Header Spdifo S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper English Chapter Bios Setup Post Screen Logo Screen DefaultStartup Screen Main Menu Sample Bios Version FAcBios 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. CapabilityInit Display First Away ModeFull Screen Logo Show Integrated Peripherals Onchip Sata Mode nVIDIA nForce 520 chipset IDE DMA transfer accessIDE Prefetch Mode NV Sata Pri-Master RAIDSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is AttachedECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial PortPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On By Mouse Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations System/CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN ControlCPU Clock Ratio CPU FrequencyPcie Clock Robust Graphics BoosterNormal CPU Vcore DDR2 Voltage ControlCPU Voltage Control Load 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 UsEnglish System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DriveEnglish 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 English 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 To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES BBS Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver DisketteInstalling the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XPSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista English Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Sound Effect Configuring AC97 AudioPdif 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 English Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System Poland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro