Gigabyte GA-8IP775 Series user manual Flash Bios Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility

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4-1-2 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-Flash?allows 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-8IP775 Series Motherboard

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Contents GA-8IP775 Series Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Install Drivers GA-8IP775-G P4 TitanBlock Diagram Page Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUBios Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory DDRDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector IDE1/IDE2 IDE ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector SATA0/SATA1 Serial ATA ConnectorPwrled Fpanel Front Panel JumperFaudio Front Audio Connector SurcenCdin CD Spdifio Spdif In/OutUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector IrcirGame Game Connector InfolinkCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosBATBattery Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. E2 „ Save & Exit Setup „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Exit Without SavingTime Standard Cmos FeaturesIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave/IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Onboard LAN Boot ROM Sata Port0 Configure asSata Port1 Configure as On-chip SataParallel Port Mode Uart Mode SelectUR2 Duplex Mode ECP Mode Use DMAMidi Port IRQ Game Port AddressMidi Port Address CIR Port AddressPower Management Setup ModemRingOn/WakeOnLANPower On By Keyboard Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU FAN PIN TypeCPU Host Clock Control Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Frequency MhzAGP/PCI/SRC Frequency Mhz Memory Frequency ForMemory Frequency Mhz Dimm OverVoltage ControlLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Install Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish How to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? Unique Software UtilitiesF9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore 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 Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 3 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Analog Audio Output Mode English Channel Audio Setup using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction English Troubleshooting English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai