Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 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 Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS

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Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS"

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: M55SLIS4.F1).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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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 Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU 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 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionSurround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side 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„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationTime 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 Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA transfer accessOn-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip IDE Channel1IDE Prefetch Mode On-Chip LAN Boot ROMOn-Chip MAC Lan NV Sata RAID functionWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionECP Mode Use DMA Parallel Port ModeOnboard 1394 Function Onboard Serial PortPower 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 Pcie Clock CPU Spread SpectrumCPU clock Ratio Robust Graphics BoosterTop 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 Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps 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