Gigabyte GA-8AENXP-D user manual Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility, Before You Begin

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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-8AENXP-D Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Unique Software UtilitiesGA-8AENXP-D Motherboard Layout Host Interface Dual BiosLGA775 PCI Express Intel 925XEPage Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary Supports data striping RAID 0 or mirroring RAID 1 function Use of licensed Award BiosŠ Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash/Multilanguage Bios Supports data transfer rate of up 150 MBInstallation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling Fan Installation of MemoryDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionConnect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector Side Speaker OutATX12V/ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan ConnectorFDD FDD Connector IDE IDE ConnectorPwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector Azaliafp Front Audio Panel ConnectorCdin CD In Connector Cable, please contact your local dealer USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 / FUSB4 Front USB Connector16 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector 17 IR Clrcmos Clear CmosBATBattery CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenEnglish Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F3d „ Set Supervisor Password „ Load Fail-Safe Defaults„ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set User PasswordDetection step and allow for faster system start up TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceLimit Cpuid Max. to Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteIntegrated Peripherals Sata RAID / Ahci ModeOn-Chip Sata Mode On-Chip Primary PCI IDESata Port 1/3 Set to Pata IDE Set toSata Port 0/2 Set to USB ControllerUart Mode Select Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM LAN1 portOnboard LAN2 Boot ROM LAN2 port UR2 Duplex ModeParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMADisabled Disable this function. Default value Enabled Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is EnabledBefore AC-power off Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password AC Back FunctionCPU Warning Temperature Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail WarningCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeFAN control mode for it. Default value Operate at full speedA.2 CPU Clock RatioRobust Graphics Booster CPU Host Clock ControlMemory Frequency For CPU Host FrequencyMhzPCI Express FrequencyMhz Memory Frequency MhzLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Select LanguageLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingBios Setup English Drivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationThis page lists all device you have for this motherboard Hardware InformationContact Us Please see the last page for detailsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewHow to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Restores backup image to original stateRemove the backup image Exit and restart your computerHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Dual Bios / Q-Flash Programming UtilityAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Before You BeginEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults Part TwoExploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility@BIOS utility English Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsConfiguring the Intel RAID Bios DISK/VOLUME InformationCreate RAID Volume Press Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID128KB Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Installing the RAID drivers 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- ChannelAudio Function Introduction Introduction of audio connectorsStereo Speakers Connection and Settings Channel Audio Setup Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker OutEnglish Step Jack-Sensing Introduction Troubleshooting AMI Bios Beep CodesEnglish English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai