Gigabyte GA-8I845GE775-G Flash BIOS Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashTM Utility, Part One

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4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

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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-FlashTMallows 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

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Contents GA-8I845GE775-G Users ManualIntel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-I845GETG-1001Motherboard GA-8I845GE775-G April 22Motherboard GA-8I845GE775-GCopyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Chapter 4 Appendix4-1-1 4-1-2GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Chapter 1Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-Warranty1-2 Feature Summary BIOS 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 1-4 Installation of Memory notch DDR memory module1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector 1-6 I/O Back Panel IntroductionParallel Port Serial Port COMA1-7 Connectors Introduction 111 2010 1/2 ATX12V / ATX Power ConnectorPin No 5 FDD FDD Connector 3/4 CPUFAN / SYSFANCooler Fan Power ConnectorSYSFAN 6 IDE1/2 IDE Connector 7 CDIN CD In ConnectorCD-L CD-RPower 8 FPANEL Front Panel JumperReset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED 10 SPDIFIO SPDIF In/ Out 9 FAUDIO Front Audio Panel ConnectorRear Audio R/ Return R 11 SURCEN Surround Center Connector 12 F USB1 Front USB Connector13 COMB COMB Connector 14 CI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open16 BATBattery 15 CLRCMOS Clear CMOSEnglish Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuCONTROL KEYS Main MenuThe Main Menu Example BIOS Version F1 „ Standard CMOS Features„ Advanced BIOS Features „ Power Management Setup„ Set Supervisor Password „ Set User Password„ Save & Exit Setup „ Exit Without SavingStandard CMOS Features DateTime IDE Primary Master, Slave /IDE Secondary Master, SlaveDrive A / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced BIOS FeaturesBoot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit CPUID Max. to No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Secondary PCI IDEIDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor CableOnboard LAN Boot ROM USB Mouse SupportAC97 Audio Onboard H/W LANPower Management Setup Power LED in S1 StateResume by Alarm ACPI Suspend TypePower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardKB Power ON Password AC BACK FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations PCI1/5 IRQ AssignmentPCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status Case OpenedCurrent VoltageV Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V Current CPU TemperatureFrequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock RatioCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzTop Performance Host/DRAM Clock ratioMemory Frequency Mhz PCI/AGP Frequency MhzLoad Fail-Safe Defaults 2-10 Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password 2-112-12 Save & Exit Setup 2-13 Exit Without SavingChapter 3Drivers Installation 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers3-2 Software Application 3-3 Software Information3-4 Hardware Information 3-5 Contact UsThis page lists all device you have for this motherboard Please see the last page for detailsEnglish 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery Chapter 4 AppendixF9 For Xpress Recovery Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check System Health OK1. Execute Backup Utility Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit2. Execute Restore Utility This program will recover your system to factory default4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS MotherboardsMethod 1 Q-FlashTM Utility Before You BeginExploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen Task menu for Dual BIOS utilityEntering the Q-FlashTM utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTM utility Stepsdisk stage3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOSBIOS, too The BIOS file becomes Fba after updatingPart Two Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS MotherboardsPress Y on your keyboard to save and exit Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully Copy BIOS completed - PassAre you sure to RESET ? at this stageMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility 1. Methods and steps2. Note Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 4-1-3 2- / 4- / 6-/ 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction4 Channel Audio Setup 6 Channel Audio Setup Mic In Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out8 Channel Audio Setup requires Audio Combo Kit, optional device Surround-Kit connector SPDIF cable connectorEnglish SPDIF Output Device Optional Device Note1UAJ Introduction Enable UAJ functionYou can click UAJ Automatic button to enable UAJ function 4-2 Troubleshooting 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write errorEnglish AppendixEnglish Contact Us Address No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, TaiwanTEL +886-2-8912-4888 G.B.T. INC TEL+1-626-854-9338China