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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual How to Upgrade the BIOS, To upgrade the BIOS on DOS

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6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS

G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS

Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses EEPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. Please go to Gigabyte website (http://www.giga-byte.com) for the latest BIOS upgrade utility.

To upgrade the BIOS on DOS:

1.Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive. (USB Floppy Drive)

2.Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive.

3.On the DOS prompt, type the following command.

A:\> Phlash016 XXXXXX.ROM (BIOS filename) /allb /c or A:\>XXXXXX.BAT (Batch file for BIOS file)

4.The system is now automatically running the BIOS upgrade.

5.The system will shut down automatically when the upgrade is completed.

To upgrade the BIOS on Windows:

1.Please go to Gigabyte website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw ( Home> Support> Notebook> BIOS> BIOS of N501) to download ➊ BIOS upgrade tool (InsydeFlash) and ➋ the latest BIOS upgrade utility.

2.Unzip both files you have downloaded to the desired folder.

3.Run the setup10b.exe in your unzipped folder.

If you didn’t download and unzip both files but only the BIOS upgrade tool, when you attempt to run the setup10b.exe, the following error message will appear:

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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual How to Upgrade the BIOS, To upgrade the BIOS on DOS, To upgrade the BIOS on Windows

Contents

Notebook Computer N501 User’s Manual TrademarksCopyright All Right Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Safety Instructions When Using Your NotebookWARNING Possible voiding of Warranty Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications CablesCE Notice European Union NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classificationsCCC Notice China Only BSMI Notice Taiwan Only CANADIAN DOC NOTICEMacrovision License of Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 VIII G-MAXTM N501 User’s ManualAbout This User’s Manual You will come across the following icons in the manual Contents Safety Instructions……….………………………………………………… Ⅱ3 Care and Maintenance ………………………………………………29 5 The Power System…………………………………………………….417 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 1 Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is a fully1.1 Front Device Status Lights Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power ButtonLCD Module Latch Display1.1.1 LCD Module Latch 1.1.2 Display1.1.3 Easy Buttons 1.1.4 TouchPad1.1.6 Device Status Lights 1.1.7 Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive 1.1.9 Power Button 1.1.8 Keyboard1.1.10 Keyboard Status Lights 1.2 Right Side 1.2.1 SpeakerG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.2.2 AC Adapter Connector 1.2.3 Air Vent1.3.1 USB Connector 1.3 Left Side1.3.6 Wireless Communication Switch 1.3.2 Infrared Port1.3.3 PC Card Port 1.3.4 SD Card Port1.4.1 Security Cable Connector 1.4 Back1.4.2 Parallel Port 1.4.3 External Monitor Port1.4.4 USB Connectors 1.4.5 Modem Jack1.4.6 Network Jack 1.4.7 TV-out Port1.5.1 Battery Release Latch 1.5.2 Battery PackTo remove the battery pack 1.5 Bottom1.5.3 HDD 1.5.4 Memory Module Cover1.5.5 ODD Module Release Latch To remove the HDDG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2 Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.1.2 Adjusting the Display Controls 2.1 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off2.1.1 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.1.3 Installing Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501’s Device Drivers 2.1.4 Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.2 Keyboard and TouchPad 2.2.1 Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsBasic Keyboard Functions KeypadKeypad Function DescriptionTab key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much theCursor Control Keys Screen Control KeysKeypad Function DescriptionWindows Hot Keys Special Function KeyKeypad Function Description2.2.2 TouchPad 2.2.2.1 Customizing the TouchPad2.3 Configuring Your Screen Display 2.3.1 Possible Display ConfigurationsResolution Display2.3.2 Changing the Display Properties under Windows G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 3 Cleaning & Maintenance 3.1 Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Taking Care of Your AC AdapterTaking Care of Your Battery Pack 3.2 Cleaning and Serving 3.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality3.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 3.5 When You Travel G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4 Peripherals G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual4.1.3 Installing PC Cards 4.1 PC Cards4.1.1 PC Card Types 4.1.2 Extended PC Cards4.1.4 Removing PC Cards 4.2 Adding and Removing SD Cards 4.3 PrintersTo install a memory module 4.4 Memory ModulesTo remove a memory module G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5 The Power System G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual5.1 Power Management 5.1.1 Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power5.1.2 Power Management Modes 5.1.2.1 Standby Mode5.1.1.2 Hibernate Mode 5.2 Battery 5.2.1 Battery Performance5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge 5.2.3 Charging the Battery5.2.4 Removing the Battery 5.2.5 Installing a Battery5.2.6 Storing a Battery 5.2.7 Working With Extra Battery Packs 5.2.8 Maximizing Battery LifeG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6 Setting / BIOS 6.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow to use the Xpress Recovery 6.2 Running the BIOS Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SETUPItem Specific Help Menu BarParameters Key Status Bar6.3 The Main Menu Splash Boot LogoDate and Time Version Info6.4 The System Devices Menu FIR PortsLPT Port Port Definition Legacy USBA Note about Passwords Set User Password / Set Supervisor Password6.5 The Security Menu 6.6 The Boot Menu Boot Device6.7 The Exit Menu Exit Saving ChangesLoad Setup Default Exit Discarding ChangesDiscard Changes 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS To upgrade the BIOS on DOSTo upgrade the BIOS on Windows 4. The BIOS flash tool is now initializing G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual6. Click “OK” to start running the flash program 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203External microphone does not work I want to set up my location to use the internal modem The keyboard does not respondThe printer does not work 8 Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD DisplayKeyboard External InterfacesExternal Controls Power Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control World Wide Service APPENDIX AG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Taiwan Headquarters WEB Address Chinese http//chinese.giga-byte.comU.S.A G.B.T. INCWEB Address http//uk.giga-byte.com AustraliaSingapore The NetherlandsFrance GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.LRussia Poland