Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H Bios Update Utilities, Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility

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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTMand @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS- DOS mode.

What is Q-FlashTM?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOSTM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1.From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model.

2.Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 73PVS2H.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3.Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

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Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

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Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPU4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Installing a MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D Sub Port Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port DVI-D PortIeee 1394a Port Optical S/PDIF Out ConnectorUSB Port ESATA 3Gb/s PortDual Display Configurations Mic In Jack PinkPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs Internal Connectors IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos FpanelGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsPwrled System Power LED Header BatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifio S/PDIF In/Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, Gray Coma Serial Port HeaderLPT Parallel Port Header CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup ScreenSample Bios Version F4a Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2/3 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NoteOn-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch ModeSATA-II RAID Config NV Serial-ATA ControllerSATA-II Pri-Master RAID Onchip Sata ModeOnboard LAN Boot ROM SATA-II Pri-Slave RAIDSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is AttachedLegacy USB storage detect Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial PortPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnUSB Resume from Suspend Power On By Keyboard Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlSystem Smart FAN Control FSB & Memory Config MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TCurrent CPU Freq, MHz Parameters/ Setting/ Current ValueFSB-Memory Clock Mode FSB-Memory RatioLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 Before You BeginSystem Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSOptions and Instructions Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller Installing Sata hard drives in your computerConfiguring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup RAIDConfiguring RAID set in RAID Bios AppendixYES BBS Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver DisketteInstalling the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XPSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista Note \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraidPage Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Pdif Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Pdif outConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Using the Sound Recorder Recording the SoundPlaying the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory NoticesOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System