Gigabyte GA-8S661GXMP Bios Flash Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility, Before You Begin

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4-1-2 BIOS Flash 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.

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-8S661GXMP-C GA-8S661GXMP Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8S661GXMP-C Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyFeature Summary Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Pin One IndicatorInstallation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE1/IDE2 IDE Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector FDD FDD ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Surcen Cdin CD in ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/ Out 12 F1USB / F2USB Front USB ConnectorsClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenPwrled Comb Comb ConnectorBAT Battery English Main 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 Channel 0 Master, Slave /IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Limit Cpuid Max. to Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check CPU Hyper-ThreadingECP Integrated PeripheralsUSB Controller Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN devicePower Management Setup IRQ 3-7, 9-15, NMIModemRingOn Power LED in S1 State Power On By KeyboardPower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsCurrent VoltageV Vcore / DDR 2.5V / +3.3V / +12V Current CPU TemperaturePC Health Status Case OpenedMB Intelligent Tweaker M.I.T AGP Clock MHz CPU Clock MHzDram Clock MHz AGP/PCI Clock ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Unique Software UtilityMain Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Bios Flash 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 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel 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 Jack-Sensing Introuction Introduction of audio connectorsManual setting Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai