Gigabyte GA-8ANXP-D What is Dual Bios Technology?, How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility?

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4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?

Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS.

Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?

a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Flash utility.

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

English

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

: Select Item

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup

 

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

b.Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Programming Utility

Dual BIOS Utility V1.33

Boot From

Main Bios

 

Main ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF003A

512K

Backup ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF003A

512K

Wide Range Protection

Disable

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

Auto Recovery

Enable

 

 

Halt On Error

Disable

 

 

Keep DMI Data

Enable

 

 

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

 

 

Load Default Settings

 

 

Save Settings to CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

Q-Flash Utility

 

 

Update Main BIOS from Floppy

 

 

Update Backup BIOS from Floppy

 

 

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

 

 

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

PgDn/PgUp: Modify

: Move

ESC: Reset

F10: Power Off

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Appendix

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Contents GA-8ANXP-D Motherboard Copyright Table of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8ANXP-D Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Considerations Prior to Installation Hardware InstallationCPU Feature SummaryBios HT functionality requirement content Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling FanDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorPwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In Connector Azaliafp Front Audio Panel Connector16 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 / FUSB4 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 17 IRBATBattery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F3h „ Set Supervisor Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave TimeDrive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check Limit Cpuid Max. to CPU Hyper-ThreadingSata RAID / Ahci Mode Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Pata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeSata Port 0/2 Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set toOnboard LAN2 Boot ROM LAN2 port Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM LAN1 portUart Mode Select UR2 Duplex ModeECP Mode Use DMA Parallel Port ModePower On by Ring PME Event Wake UpPower On by Mouse Resume by AlarmPower On by Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Current CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature CPU/POWER/SYSEM FAN Fail WarningCPU FAN PIN Type CPU Clock Ratio A.2CPU Host Clock Control Memory Frequency For CPU Host FrequencyMhzMemory Frequency Mhz Dimm OverVoltage ControlSelect Language Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Load Optimized DefaultsExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities How to use the Xpress Recovery What is Xpress Recovery ?F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? What is Dual Bios Technology?Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish RAID Levels Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionDISK/VOLUME Information Configuring the Intel RAID BiosPress Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID Create RAID Volume128KB Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Installing the RAID drivers Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings Introduction of audio connectorsChannel Audio Setup English Step Jack-Sensing Introduction Troubleshooting English English English English English English Contact Us China Shanghai