AMD GA-M55S-S3 Entering the Q-FlashTMutility, Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen

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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.

English

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility

Task menu for Q-FlashTMutility

									Dual BIOS utility bar
			Dual BIOS Utility
			Dual BIOS Utility

		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
			Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
			Load Default Settings
			Save Settings to CMOS						Q-FlashTMutility title

			Q-Flash Utility
			Q-Flash Utility
			Load Main BIOS from Floppy						bar
			Load Backup BIOS from Floppy						bar
			Save Main BIOS to Floppy
			Save Backup BIOS to Floppy						Action bar
			Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
		Enter : Run	:Move	ESC:Reset	F10:Power Off
		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-M55S-S3 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M55S-S3 GA-M55S-S3 Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyFeature Summary 4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionLine Line Out Front Speaker OutATX12V / ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorBattery Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifi Spdif In Connector Cdin CD In Connector17 F11394 / F21394 Front Ieee 1394 Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenEnglish Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuBios Setting Recovery Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E6F12 For Boot Menu „ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onBoot Up Floppy Seek Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Init Display First Password CheckAway Mode Integrated Peripherals On-Chip MAC LAN IDE Prefetch ModeNV Sata 2 Secondary RAID On-Chip IDE Channel0Onboard Serial Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode OnboardUSB Mouse Support ECP Mode Use DMAOn-Chip USB USB Keyboard SupportUSB Resume from Suspend Power-On by AlarmPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnAC Back Function Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Case Opened Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Smart FAN ModeDDR2 Voltage Control CPU Frequency MHzPcie Clock MHz CPU Clock RatioNormal CPU Vcore CPU HT-Link VoltageCPU Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Smart LAN Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Solutions Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft WindowsYES Appendix 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System