Gigabyte GA-8I865GME-775-RH Flash Bios Method Introduction, Method 1 Q-FlashTM, Before Use

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-FlashTM

Q-FlashTMis a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Em- bedded in the BIOS, the Q-FlashTMtool frees you from the hassles of

going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

Before Use:

Follow the steps below before using Q-Flash to update BIOS:

1.From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model

2.Extract the downloaded BIOS files and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GME775P2.FA) to your floppy diskor hard disk. Note: Q-Flash only supports FAT32/16/12 file system.

3.Restart the system. During BIOS POST, press the End key to enter Q-Flash. NOTE: Press the End key to enter Q-Flash if you wish to use hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode or hard drives attached to the independent IDE/SATA controller.

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Intel 865G AGPSet BIOS for 8I865GME-775-RH R2.0 DM
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<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2	<F12>: Boot Menu	<End>: Qflash	<End> : Qflash
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Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction.

Updating the BIOS

Step 1:

a.In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press ENTER.

If you wish to back up the current BIOS file, use the Save BIOS to Drive function.

b.Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press ENTER.

Q-Flash Utility v2.02

Flash Type/Size			SST 49LF004A/B		512K
	Keep DMI Data Enable
		Update BIOS from Drive
			0 file(s) found
	EnterFloppy A			<Drive>	Off
	HDD 0-0			<Drive>
	Total size : 0		Free size : 0
	F5 : Refresh		DEL : Delete

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