Gigabyte GA-8I845GVM775 user manual Flash Bios Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility

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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-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.

English

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

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Contents GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyBios Feature SummaryInstallation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Install expansion cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE1 / IDE2 Connector Faudio Front Audio ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Auxin AUX In ConnectorComb Serial Port Connector Spdifio Spdif In/Out ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos FUSB1 Front USB Connector, YellowCI Case Open BATBatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. E2 „ Set User Password „ Save & Exit Setup„ Exit Without Saving Standard Cmos Features TimeIDE Primary/ Secondary Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onAdvanced Bios Features First / Second / Third Boot DeviceBoot Up Floppy Seek Init Display First Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toIntegrated Peripherals USB Mouse Support Uart Mode SelectUR2 Duplex Mode USB Keyboard SupportPower 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 CPU Clock Ratio Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN ControlHost/DRAM Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency MHz Fixed PCI/AGP FrequencyMhzLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupPictures below are shown in Windows XP Install Chipset DriversItem Description Software Application „ @BIOSHardware Information Software InformationUnique Software Utilities EasyTune 4 InstallationXpress 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 English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting Troubleshooting AMI Bios Beep Codes English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai