Gigabyte GA-K8VM800M user manual Flash Bios Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashT M Utility

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Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-FlashT M Utility

Q-FlashT M is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash™allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q- FlashT M indicating no more fooling around with any

complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTMutility, please follow the steps below first.

1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.

2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.

3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.

If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One.

If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.

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Contents GA-K8VM800M Mother Board GA-K8VM800M Read Me First Installing the motherboard to the chassis Prepare your computerTable of Content Table of Content Features Summary Chapter IntroductionBios GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout GA-K8VM800MBlock Diagram AlthlonTM ProcessorK8English Hardware Installation Process StepInstall the Central Processing Unit CPU English Install Memory Modules DDRInstall expansion cards Install I/O Peripherals Cables PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ConnectorUSB/LAN Connector Please note Audio ConnectorsParallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port LPT/COMA/VGA Method1Connectors Introduction ATX12V +12V Power Connector ATX ATX Power ConnectorCpufan CPU Fan Connector Sysfan System Fan ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector SATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA Connector PwrledFpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector Faudio Front Audio Connector RamledSurcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In / Out ConnectorCdin CD In Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorGAMEGame Connector 16 I RComb COM B Connector InfolinkClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBattery English English Bios Setup Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D8 Main MenuPC Health Status Time Standard Cmos FeaturesDate IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Dri ve B MemoryAdvanced Bios Features First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer accessIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel1Onboard FDC Controller Paral lel Port Mode Uart Mode SelectUR2 Dupl ex Mode Onboard Parallel PortPower Management Setup Acpi OSPnP/PCI Configurations Resume by AlarmModem Ring On PC Health Status Case OpenedCPU Host Frequency Mhz Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Host Clock Control PCI /AGP FrequencyMhzLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving English English @BIOS Introduction Technical ReferenceFlash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashT M UtilityEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Move to the Bios file you want to flash and press Enter Bios file becomes Fab after updating Your keyboard Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen Files found Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOS Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 6-Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartRAID 0 Striping Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionRAID Levels RAID 1 MirroringEnter Bios Configuration Utility Create Disk Array 74.53 Stripe0 SerialCh1 Master ST9120023AS Select Boot Array Delete Disk ArrayView Serial Number of Hard Drive View Array StatusInstalling the RAID drivers Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XPItem Description Software Application Software Information FAQ Long 2 short Monitor or display card error Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Acronyms Ioapic English Memo USA G.B.T. INC