Gigabyte GA-7VT600 manual Flash Bios Method Introduction

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Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash

Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Q-Flash™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-Flash™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-Flash™utility, 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, 7VRXP.F12) 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 AGP 4X/8X notch Page Declaration of Conformity Supplementary Information Product Name Motherboard Model NumberGA-7VT600GA-7VT600-L AMD Socket a Processor Motherboard Table of Contents Table of Content Installing the motherboard to the chassis… Item ChecklistChapter Introduction Features SummaryVIA VT6103L GA-7VT600 GA-7VT600-L Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram English English Step Hardware Installation ProcessJP1 CPU Clock Set System Jumper JP1Socket Actuation Lever Install the Central Processing Unit CPUCPU Cooling Fan Installation DDR Install Memory ModulesDDR Introduction Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power Supply PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ConnectorParallel Port and Serial Ports Coma / Comb Audio Connectors USB/LAN* ConnectorCI Case Open ATX ATX PowerSysfan System FAN Connector Cpufan CPU FAN ConnectorIDE1/ IDE2IDE1/IDE2 Connector ATX ATX Power ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector Fpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector Faudio Front Audio Connector Battery BatteryCdin CD In Connector Surcen Surround Center ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out Connector Auxin AUX In ConnectorGame Game Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector, YellowClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenEnglish Bios Setup Advanced Bios Features Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F4cStatus Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Standard Cmos FeaturesLoad Optimized Defaults PowerManagement SetupPnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsStandard Cmos Features DateTime Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, SlaveDrive a / Drive B Extended Memory Halt onMemory Base MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot device Advanced Bios FeaturesPassword Check SPP Integrated PeripheralsVIA Onboard LAN OnChipIDEChannel0OnChipIDEChannel1 AC97AudioOnBoard Parallel port VIA LAN Boot ROMUSB Mouse Support Onboard Serial PortMidi PortAddress Uart Mode SelectParallel Port Mode Game PortAddressAcpi SuspendType Power Management SetupSoft-off by Pwrbtn Power LED in S1 stateKeyboardPowerOn Mouse Power OnPMEEventWakeup Resume byAlarmPCI3 IRQAssignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1/PCI5 IRQAssignment PCI2 IRQAssignmentPC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case OpenedFan Fail Warning CPU / System Current System Temperature CCurrent CPU Temperature C Current CPU FAN / System FAN Speed RPMCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MHz By switch SW1Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum ModulatedAGPOverVoltage Control PCI/AGPFrequencyMHzDRAMClockMHz CPU OverVoltage ControlLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Y/N? N Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Y/N? N Load Optimized DefaultsEnter Password Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave to Cmos and Exit Y/N? Y Save & Exit SetupQuit Without Saving Y/N? N Exit Without SavingEnglish Technical Reference @BIOS IntroductionEasyTune 4 Introduction Method 1 Q-Flash Flash Bios Method Introduction Flash Bios Method IntroductionEntering the Q-Flashutility Exploring the Q-Flash/Dual Bios utility screen Steps Task menu for Dual Bios utilityTask menu for Q-Flashutility Action barBios file in the floppy disk You can press Enter to continue Please press any key to continue Bios file becomes F12 after updating Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults Entering the Q-Flashutility Exploring the Q-Flashutility screen Flash Type/Size Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOS Utility English 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting F9 For Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery? How to use the Xpress RecoveryText Mode Exit and Restart Picture below are shown in Windows XP Install DriversItem Description Software Application Software Information EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation FAQ Award Bios Beep Codes English Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Appendix E Acronyms LBA English English GA-7VT600-L Motherboard 100