Flash Bios Method Introduction | Gigabyte GA-7VT600 specs

Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash

Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Q-Flash™is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash™allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash™indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash™utility, please follow the steps below first.

1.Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.

2.Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example, 7VRXP.F12) to a floppy disk.

3.Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.

If your motherboard has dual BIOS, please refer to Part One.

If your motherboard has single BIOS, please refer to Part Two.

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Gigabyte GA-7VT600 manual Method 1 Q-Flash Flash Bios Method Introduction

Contents

AGP 4X/8X notch Page Declaration of Conformity Supplementary Information Product Name Motherboard Model NumberGA-7VT600 GA-7VT600-L AMD Socket a Processor Motherboard Table of Contents Table of Content Installing the motherboard to the chassis… Item Checklist Chapter Introduction Features Summary VIA VT6103L GA-7VT600 GA-7VT600-L Motherboard Layout Block Diagram English English Step Hardware Installation Process JP1 CPU Clock Set System Jumper JP1 Socket Actuation Lever Install the Central Processing Unit CPU CPU Cooling Fan Installation DDR Install Memory Modules DDR Introduction Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power Supply PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ConnectorParallel Port and Serial Ports Coma / Comb Audio Connectors USB/LAN* Connector CI Case Open ATX ATX Power Sysfan System FAN Connector Cpufan CPU FAN Connector IDE1/ IDE2IDE1/IDE2 Connector ATX ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Fpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector Faudio Front Audio Connector Battery Battery Cdin CD In Connector Surcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In/Out Connector Auxin AUX In Connector Game Game Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector, Yellow Clrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Bios Setup Advanced Bios Features Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F4cStatus Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Standard Cmos Features Load Optimized Defaults PowerManagement SetupPnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard Cmos Features DateTime Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, SlaveDrive a / Drive B Extended Memory Halt onMemory Base Memory First / Second / Third Boot device Advanced Bios Features Password Check SPP Integrated Peripherals VIA Onboard LAN OnChipIDEChannel0OnChipIDEChannel1 AC97Audio OnBoard Parallel port VIA LAN Boot ROMUSB Mouse Support Onboard Serial Port Midi PortAddress Uart Mode SelectParallel Port Mode Game PortAddress Acpi SuspendType Power Management Setup Soft-off by Pwrbtn Power LED in S1 stateKeyboardPowerOn Mouse Power On PMEEventWakeup Resume byAlarm PCI3 IRQAssignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1/PCI5 IRQAssignment PCI2 IRQAssignment PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Fan Fail Warning CPU / System Current System Temperature CCurrent CPU Temperature C Current CPU FAN / System FAN Speed RPM CPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MHz By switch SW1Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Modulated AGPOverVoltage Control PCI/AGPFrequencyMHzDRAMClockMHz CPU OverVoltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Y/N? N Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Y/N? N Load Optimized Defaults Enter Password Set Supervisor/User Password Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N? Y Save & Exit Setup Quit Without Saving Y/N? N Exit Without Saving English Technical Reference @BIOS Introduction EasyTune 4 Introduction Method 1 Q-Flash Flash Bios Method Introduction Flash Bios Method Introduction Entering the Q-Flashutility Exploring the Q-Flash/Dual Bios utility screen Steps Task menu for Dual Bios utilityTask menu for Q-Flashutility Action bar Bios file in the floppy disk You can press Enter to continue Please press any key to continue Bios file becomes F12 after updating Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults Entering the Q-Flashutility Exploring the Q-Flashutility screen Flash Type/Size Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOS Utility English 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting F9 For Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery? How to use the Xpress Recovery Text Mode Exit and Restart Picture below are shown in Windows XP Install Drivers Item Description Software Application Software Information EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation FAQ Award Bios Beep Codes English Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Appendix E Acronyms LBA English English GA-7VT600-L Motherboard 100