Gigabyte GA-K8VT890-9 Entering the Q-FlashTMutility, Task menu for Dual Bios utility, Action bar

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Entering the Q-FlashTMutility:

Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features

Select Language

Advanced BIOS Features

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults

Power Management Setup

Set Supervisor Password

PnP/PCI Configurations

Set User Password

PC Health Status

Save & Exit Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup

 

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility

Task menu for Q-FlashTMutility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual BIOS utility bar

 

 

 

Dual BIOS Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

512K

 

 

 

 

Backup ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

512K

 

 

 

 

Wide Range Protection

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Recovery

Enable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halt On Error

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Default Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Settings to CMOS

 

 

 

Q-FlashTMutility title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q-Flash Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

bar

 

 

 

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

Action bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter : Run

:Move

ESC:Reset

F10:Power Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

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Contents GA-K8VT890-9 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-K8VT890-9 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary ALC850 Codec UAJBios Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Fan Heat Sink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD FDD ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector SATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA ConnectorsPwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorSurcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In / Out ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector Clrcmos Clear CmosCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. D2 „ Set Supervisor Password „ Load Fail-Safe Defaults„ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set User PasswordIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 2/3 MasterHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Password CheckIntegrated Peripherals RAIDUSB Keyboard Support Parallel Port ModeUSB 2.0 Controller USB Mouse SupportPower Management Setup Acpi Suspend TypeResume by Alarm PME/PCIE Event Wake UpModem Ring Resume PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Top PerformanceLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartFlash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Entering 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 Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsConfiguring the VT8237VT8237R Sata RAID Bios Entering the VT8237VT8237R Sata RAID Bios Setup UtilityCreate Array 111.79 Stripe0 SerialCh1 Master ST3120026AS Delete Array Serial Number View Installing the RAID drivers Cd bootdrv MenuStereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing and UAJ IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting Enable UAJ functionUAJ Introduction Troubleshooting AMI Bios Beep CodesEnglish Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

GA-K8VT890-9 specifications

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