Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P Bios Update Utilities, Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility

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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTMand @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS- DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.

What is DualBIOSTM?

Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS.

However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.

What is Q-FlashTM?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOSTM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1.From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.

2.Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. M61PME2P.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3.Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

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Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

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Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Drivers Installation Box Contents GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications USBBios Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Locking Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line Out Jack Green Line In Jack BlueMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors SATA20 / SATA21GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATA20/SATA21 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BAT BatteryPW Power Switch, Red Fpanel Front Panel HeaderFaudio Front Panel Audio Header Hdasur Surround/Center Audio HeaderCdin CD In Connector Spdifio S/PDIF Out HeaderFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Bios Setup F12 Boot Menu Function Keys DEL Bios SetupF9 Xpress Recovery2 Startup ScreenMain Menu Sample Bios Version E8Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu Help Power Management Setup  Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features  PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2/3 MasterHalt On Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryVirtualization Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Patch AMD TLB Erratum NoteHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Password CheckAway Mode Init Display FirstOn-Chip IDE Channel IDE Prefetch ModeSerial-ATA RAID Config NV Sata ControllerECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode NV Sata RAID functionUSB Mouse Support USB Keyboard SupportLegacy USB storage detect PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On By Mouse Power-On by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment System/CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor Password User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Drivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversApplication Software Technical ManualsContact SystemDownload Center Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Xpress Recovery2Installation and Configuration Before You BeginAccessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 What is DualBIOSTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is Q-FlashTM?Updating the Bios Page Save the Current Bios File Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios Using the Internet Update FunctionUpdate the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BiosEasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableGA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES Nvidia Required for RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID Driver Diskette for Windows XPAppendix Healthy Manually rebuilding a hard drive Rebuilding an ArrayUnder Storage in the Select a Task pane Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputInstalling the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Audio Jacks Configuring SpeakersHigh Definition Audio HD Audio Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring Sound EffectMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Pdif Configuring S/PDIF In/OutInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF Configuring S/PDIF In and OutConfiguring S/PDIF Out Configuring Microphone Recording Enabling Stereo Mix Recording Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Recorded Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Statements Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-M61PME-S2P Motherboard Contact Us  G.B.T. INC USA Mexico Gigabyte Global Service System