Gigabyte GA-965GM-DS2 Flash Bios Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility, Before You Begin

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-FlashTMUtility

Q-FlashTMis 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-FlashTMallows users to flash BIOS without any utility in

DOS or Windows. Using Q-FlashTMindicating 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.

Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTMUtility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.

In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.

The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>

Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08

Primary Slave : None

Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101

Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard

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Contents GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 Motherboard GA-965GM-DS2 GA-965GM-S2 Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist Kbms ATX12VLGA775 Block Diagram Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Line Out Front Speaker OutMIC ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector IDE IDE ConnectorFDD FDD Connector Pwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Connector Cdin CD In Connector Spdifio Spdif In/Out ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB Connectors 15 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorComb Comb Connector CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBattery Clrcmos Clear CmosStatus Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example GA-965GM-DS2 Bios Ver. F1 F12 Boot Menu„ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsTime IDE Channel 0/1 MasterIDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Hyper-Threading Note No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteIntegrated Peripherals Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function Onboard H/WOnboard H/W LAN Parallel Port Mode OnBoard LAN Boot ROMOnBoard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard SATA/IDE DevicePower On By Mouse Power On by RingResume by Alarm PME Event Wake UpPnP/PCI Configurations Case Opened Current System/CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12VSmart FAN Control Mode Smart FAN Control Method NoteCPU Clock Ratio Note System Memory MultiplierMemory Frequency Mhz Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingInstall Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsMain Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer RAID/IDE Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID array in RAID Bios Create Array StepsJraid RDD0 Jraid Status MembersHDDx Delete Array Making a Sata Driver Disk Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Cd bootdrv MenuWindows Setup ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System