Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H user manual Updating the Bios

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B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

Step 1:

1.Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.

• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.

• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.

•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.

2.Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.

Q-Flash Utility v2.05

	Flash Type/Size				MXIC 25L4005		512K
			Keep DMI Data Enable
			Update BIOS from Drive
				0 file(s) found
		EnterFloppy: Run A	KL:Move		ESC:Reset <Drive>F10:Power		Off
		HDD 0-0				<Drive>




		Total size : 0			Free size : 0

3.Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.

Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

Step 2:

The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process.

•Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.

•Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS.

Step 3:

When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Q-Flash Utility v2.05

	Flash Type/Size					.................................MXIC 25L4005				512K

						Keep DMI Data Enable
						Update BIOS from Drive
						!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
						Save BIOS to Drive
	Enter : Run					PleaseKL:Movepress any keyESC:Resetto continue	F10:Power			Off

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Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Identifying Your Motherboard Revision CopyrightDisclaimer Documentation ClassificationsTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product Specifications4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing a Memory Installing the MemoryInstalling an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D DVI-D Port Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Sub PortESATA 3Gb/s Port Optical S/PDIF Out ConnectorUSB Port Ieee 1394a PortMic In Jack Pink Dual Display ConfigurationsPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos Fpanel Internal ConnectorsGND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors IDE IDE ConnectorBattery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out HeaderComa Serial Port Header 15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, GrayCI Chassis Intrusion Header LPT Parallel Port HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Startup Screen Following screen may appear when the computer bootsBios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version F4aMain Menu „ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Halt onHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteNV Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch ModeSATA-II RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID Onchip Sata ModeOnboard LAN Boot ROM SATA-II Pri-Master RAIDWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Legacy USB storage detectModem Ring On PME Event Wake UpUSB Resume from Suspend KB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Case Opened Reset Case Open StatusCurrent System/CPU Temperature CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeSystem Smart FAN Control MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T FSB & Memory ConfigFSB-Memory Ratio Parameters/ Setting/ Current ValueFSB-Memory Clock Mode Current CPU Freq, MHzLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstalling Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationGA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios Page Installing and Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityOptions and Instructions Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTuneWindows Vista ReadyBoost Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata Hard DrivesConfiguring the Onboard Sata Controller To configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps belowRAID Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios SetupAppendix Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosYES BBS Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Required for Ahci and RAID ModeInstalling Windows XP Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemSelect Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraid Installing Windows Vista NotePage Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring Sound EffectMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Pdif out Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF In and Out Cable PdifConfiguring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard B.T. INC USA Mexico Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System