Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 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/ All Programs/ Gigabyte/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item.

Fig 3. The @BIOS utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click " " Click "Update New BIOS"

English

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: K8NF9-2.D1).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Appendix

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Contents GA-K8NF-9rev Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-K8NF-9rev .2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyLAN Feature Summary4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat SinkInstallation of the Fan Heat Sink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector Pwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector14 F11394 / F21394 Front Ieee 1394 Connectors USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D1„ 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 a / Drive BHalt on Hard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceBoot Up Floppy Seek Init Display First Password CheckOn-Chip IDE Channel1 IDE DMA transfer accessIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0NV IDE/SATA RAID function On-Chip LAN Boot ROMIDE Prefetch Mode On-Chip MAC Lan controlled by Vitesse 8201 phyOnboard Parallel Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial PortPower Management Setup AC Back Function Power On by MousePower On by Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Current CPU TemperaturePC Health Status Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12VCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Warning TemperatureTemp of FAN turn off Default temperature 0oC CPU FAN Fail WarningTemp of full FAN Speed Default temperature 70oC Temp Limit of Low Speed Default temperature 20oCTemp Limit of Mid Speed Default temperature 50oC Temp Limit of High Speed Default temperature 60oCCurrent DDR speed HT Frequency RatioCPU Frequency K8 CPU Clock RatioChipset core PCI-E voltage HT-Link voltage controlDDR voltage control Top Performance Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Xpress 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 Configuring Sata Hard Drives To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowInstall Sata hard drives in your system Disabled NV Sata 1 Secondary Appendix Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-K8NF-9rev .2 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation NForce Storage Controller 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 Step AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingEnglish English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai