AMD GA-MA69VM-S2 user manual Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility, Methods and steps

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS

Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ @BIOS/ @BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS"

1.Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet:

a.Click "Internet Update" icon.

b.Click "Update New BIOS" icon.

c.Select @BIOSTM sever.

d.Select the exact model name on your motherboard.

e.System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a.Do not click "Internet Update" icon.

b.Click "Update New BIOS".

c.Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: ma69vms2.F1).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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Contents GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Considerations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary ALC888 CodecBios Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the CPU cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction MICATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD FDD ConnectorIDE IDE Connector Cdin CD In Connector Fpanel Front Panel JumperFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorPowerled CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenClrcmos Clear Cmos TV TV Output Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out ConnectorComb Comb Connector English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. D11 F12 Boot Menu„ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive aHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceBoot Up Floppy Seek Password CheckInternal Graphics Mode HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityOnChip Sata Type OnChip IDE Channel0OnChip Sata Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Audio FunctionOnboard LAN Function OnChip USB ControllerOnboard Parallel Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Power On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardModem Ring Resume PME Event Wake UpAC Back Function KB Power on PasswordPower-On by Alarm PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Current System/CPU Temperature System/CPU Warning TemperatureCurrent VoltageV Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Current System/CPU FAN Speed RPMCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN Control NoteLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsLimitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Flash Bios Method Introduction Updating the BiosMethod 1 Q-FlashTM Before UsePress Y to load Bios defaults Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Before you beginRAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M69VM-S2 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Main MenuCreate Arrays Manually View Drive Assignments Delete an Array Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata Driver DiskInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installation of TV Out Cable Optional Device Hardware InstallationIGX Configuration press Enter Method 2Through Software Settings CenterEnglish Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System