Gigabyte GA-K8NS 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 Start/ All Programs/ Gigabyte/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item.

Fig 3. The @BIOS utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click " " Click "Update New BIOS"

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: K8NS.F13).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Contents GA-K8NSrev Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-K8NSrev .0 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Considerations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V / ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector SATA0SB / SATA1SB Serial ATA ConnectorBattery Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorSurcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In / Out ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector Clrcmos Clear CmosEnglish Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F13 „ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupStandard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3 MasterFloppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive a / Drive BHalt on Advanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check Init Display FirstIntegrated Peripherals SPPOn-Chip LAN Boot ROM IDE Channel 1 Slave RAIDSata Primary Master RAID Sata Secndry Master RAIDParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAOnboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel PortPower Management Setup Resume by AlarmPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On by Mouse Power On by KeyboardKB Power on Password AC Back FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 3 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Optimized Defaults Top PerformanceSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Press F9 during powering on the computer. Text ModeRemove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartFlash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Task menu for Dual Bios utilityEntering the Q-FlashTMutility 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 Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsConfiguring the Nvidia RAID Bios Entering the RAID Bios SetupUsing the Define a New Array Window Selecting the RAID ModeSelecting the Striping Block Size Assigning the DisksCompleting the RAID Bios Setup Array 2 Nvidia Mirror 111.79G Installing the RAID drivers Cd bootdrv MenuStereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing and UAJ IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting Enable UAJ functionUAJ Introduction Troubleshooting English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai