Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility, Installing and Using @BIOS

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

A. Before You Begin:

1.In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.

2.During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.

3.Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS.

4.GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.

B. Installing and Using @BIOS:

Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS.

Installing the @BIOS utility.

Accessing the @BIOS utility.

Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS

Select @BIOS and click Install.

C. Options and Instructions:

1.Save the Current BIOS File

In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows you to save the current BIOS file.

2.Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function

Select this option

Click Update New BIOS

Step 1:

Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS.

Step 2:

Select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and click OK.

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