Gigabyte GA-8I915P-MF user manual Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility, Methods and steps

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click " " Click "Update New BIOS"

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1.Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a.Click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS" icon

c. Select @BIOSTM sever

d.Select the exact model name on your motherboard

e.System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a.Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS"

c.Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I915PMF.F1).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Contents GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature SummaryUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Technology DS Double Side, SS Single Side Install expansion cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE IDE Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Azaliafp Front Audio ConnectorCdin CD USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector14 IR 13 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos Comb Serial Port ConnectorBATBattery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F4 „ Set User Password „ Save & Exit Setup„ Exit Without Saving Standard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NoteOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Integrated PeripheralsUSB Controller On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set toOnboard H/W Onboard LAN Boot ROMUart Mode Select UR2 Duplex ModePower Management Setup Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA KB Power on Password Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status Memory Frequency For CPU Smart FAN ModeMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Clock RatioLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NFlash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Introduction of audio connectors Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English Step Troubleshooting English English English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai