Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 Entering the Q-FlashTMutility, Task menu for Dual Bios utility, Action bar

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Entering the Q-FlashTMutility:

Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features	Select Language
Advanced BIOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals	Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup	Set Supervisor Password
PnP/PCI Configurations	Set User Password
PC Health Status	Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)	Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit	F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash	F10: Save & Exit Setup
	Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

English

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility

Task menu for Q-FlashTMutility

									Dual BIOS utility bar
			Dual BIOS Utility
			Dual BIOS Utility

		Boot From		Main Bios
		Main ROM Type/Size		SST 49LF003A		512K
		Backup ROM Type/Size		SST 49LF003A		512K
		Wide Range Protection		Disable
			Boot From	Main Bios
			Auto Recovery	Enable
			Halt On Error	Disable
			Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
			Load Default Settings
			Save Settings to CMOS						Q-FlashTMutility title

			Q-Flash Utility
			Q-Flash Utility
			Load Main BIOS from Floppy						bar
			Load Backup BIOS from Floppy						bar
			Save Main BIOS to Floppy
			Save Backup BIOS to Floppy						Action bar
			Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
		Enter : Run	:Move	ESC:Reset	F10:Power Off
		Enter : Run	:Move	ESC:Reset	F10:Power Off

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

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Contents GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature Summary4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Before You Begin Setup of SLI Scalable Link Interface ConfigurationEnabling SLI Mode English English I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker OutATX12V/ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In ConnectorPwrled USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 15 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorSpdifi Spdif BatteryCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D8„ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive aHalt on Hard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceBoot Up Floppy Seek Password Check Away ModeInit Display First On-Chip IDE Channel1 IDE DMA transfer accessIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0NV Sata RAID function On-Chip LAN Boot ROMIDE Prefetch Mode On-Chip MAC LanWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard 1394 FunctionPower Management Setup Power On By Mouse PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 2 IRQ AssignmentPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control Note MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Robust Graphics Booster CPU Spread SpectrumPcie Clock CPU clock RatioTop Performance Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash 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 Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Shadow Appendix Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Solutions Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft WindowsYES English Introduction of audio connectors Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English English Troubleshooting English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System