Gigabyte GA-K8NULTRA-SLI, GA-K8N-SLI 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/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item.

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: K8NS939.D2).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Contents GA-K8N-SLI Motherboard GA-K8N Pro-SLI Feb GA-K8N-SLI Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-K8N Ultra-SLI or GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI GA-K8NUltra-SLI/GA-K8NPro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLIMotherboardLayoutBlock Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantySATA3SII Feature SummaryBios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat SinkInstallation of the Fan Heat Sink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Before You Begin Setup of SLI Scalable Link Interface ConfigurationEnabling SLI Mode Graphics card I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker OutATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Power Connector 5 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Cdin CD In ConnectorIrcir USB1 / FUSB2/FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 17 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorsBattery Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F6a „ Exit Without Saving „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Boot Up Floppy Seek Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Init Display First Password CheckIntegrated Peripherals IDE Primary Master RAID On-Chip LAN Boot ROMOn-Chip MAC Lan NV IDE/SATA RAID function NoteNV Sata 2 Primary RAID IDE Prefetch ModeOnBoard LAN Boot ROM NV Sata 2 class codeNoteOnboard IrDA Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial PortLegacy USB Storage detect Power Management SetupPnP/PCI Configurations DDR25V PC Health StatusCurrent VoltageV Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureTemp Limit of High Speed Default temperature 60oC Temp of FAN turn off Default temperature 0oCTemp Limit of Low Speed Default temperature 20oC Temp Limit of Mid Speed Default temperature 50oCK8 CPU Clock Ratio MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.THT Frequency ratio CPU FrequencyWrite Recovery Time Twr DDR clock/Timing ModeRAS# to CAS# delay Trcd Row to Row delay TrrdCPU Spread Spectrum Refresh Rate TrefRead Preamble value Async Latency valueTop Performance Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Halt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Auto Recovery EnableDefault, DisableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish RAID Levels Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionEntering the RAID Bios Setup Configuring the Nvidia RAID BiosAssigning the Disks Using the Define a New Array WindowSelecting the RAID Mode Selecting the Striping Block SizeCompleting the RAID Bios Setup Array 2 Nvidia Mirror 111.79G Cd bootdrv Menu Installing the RAID drivers5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Introduction of audio connectorsStereo Speakers Connection and Settings Channel Audio Setup English English Auto-detecting Jack-Sensing IntroductionManual setting AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingEnglish Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai