Gigabyte GA-VM800PMC user manual Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen, FlashTMutility bar

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Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen

The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

English

Task menu for Q-FlashTMutility

			Q-Flash Utility V1.30					Q-FlashTMutility bar
			Q-Flash Utility V1.30					Q-FlashTMutility bar

		Flash Type/Size	.................................	SST 49LF003A	256K
			Keep DMI Data	Enable
			Update BIOS from Floppy
			Save BIOS to Floppy					Action bar

		Enter : Run	:Move	ESC:Reset	F10:Power Off
		Enter : Run	:Move	ESC:Reset	F10:Power Off

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

Using the Q-FlashTMutility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1.Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.

Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS to Floppy" item.

2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size			SST 49LF003A				256K
			1 file(s) found
	8GE800.F4			256K

	Total size : 1.39M		Free size : 1.14M
EnterF5 : Refresh			DEL : Delete				Off



		Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size			SST 49LF003A				256K

	Reading BIOS file from floppy


	>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
	EnterDon't Turn Off Power or Reset System
	EnterDon't Turn Off Power or Reset System						Off

BIOS file in the floppy disk.

Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!!

After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

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Contents GA-VM800PMC GA-VM800PMC Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction English Connectors IntroductionATX12V / ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Pwrled Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorSpdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector Cdin CD in ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connectors Surcen Surround Center ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos BatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D5„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationTime IDE Channel 0/1 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 Master Drive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Init Display FirstVGA Share Memory Size Password Check First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Hyper-Threading Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteSata Mode OnBoard LAN Boot ROMOnChip Serial ATA AC97 AudioEPP Mode Select Parallel Port ModeUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup Resume by Alarm Mouse Power OnPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring ResumePnP/PCI Configurations System / CPU Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR Power / +3.3V / +12VSystem Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Warning Temperature SYS / CPU FAN Fail WarningCPU Smart FAN Control Note Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionBoot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsMain Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin 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 Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Configuring Sata Hard Drives To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowInstall Sata hard drives in your system RAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Create Array 111.79 Stripe0 SerialCh1 Master ST3120026AS Delete Array Serial Number View Making a Sata Driver Disk Installing Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit 5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System