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C. What is Q-Flash Utility?

Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS.

D. How to use Q-Flash?

Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy

In the A: drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.

 

 

 

1 File(s) found

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XXXX.XX

 

 

256K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Size: 1.39M

 

Free Size: 1.14M

 

 

F5: Refresh

DEL: Delete

ESC: Return Main

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.

Press Enter to Run.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...

Press Enter to Run.

!! COPY BIOS Completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.

Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

In the A:drive, insert the floppy disk, then Press Enter to Run.

 

 

 

 

 

TYPE FILE NAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File name: XXXX.XX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Size: 1.39M

Free Size: 1.14M

 

 

 

F5: Refresh

DEL: Delete

TAB: Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To name the file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulate you have accomplished the saving.

CONTROL KEYS

<PgDn/PgUp>

Make changes

 

<Ç>

Move to previous item

 

 

 

 

<È>

Move to next item

 

<Enter>

Run

 

<Esc>

Reset

 

<F10>

Power Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro What is Q-Flash Utility?, How to use Q-Flash?, Save Main Bios to Floppy / Save Backup Bios to Floppy

GA-K8NS Pro specifications

The Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro is a reliable and feature-rich motherboard designed for users seeking high performance, particularly for AMD Athlon 64 processors. Launched in the early 2000s, this ATX form factor motherboard is still noted for its robust features and expandability options, making it a solid choice for both gamers and general users.

One of the key features of the GA-K8NS Pro is its support for the AMD K8 architecture, allowing it to handle AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, and Sempron processors. This compatibility ensures that users can experience significant processing power, particularly beneficial for multi-threaded applications and gaming.

The motherboard boasts a versatile memory architecture with support for up to 4GB of DDR RAM running at 400 MHz. This capacity allows for smooth multitasking and improved overall system performance. The presence of four DIMM slots provides users with the option to upgrade their memory easily, accommodating varying needs from gaming to heavy-duty graphical tasks.

In terms of connectivity, the GA-K8NS Pro features an impressive array of options. It includes three PCI slots, one AGP 8x slot for graphics cards, and various onboard connectors. This ensures flexibility and expandability, allowing users to install additional components, such as sound cards or network adapters, to fit their specific requirements.

The motherboard comes equipped with a total of four SATA II ports, facilitating high-speed data transfer rates, and it also includes two IDE ports for connecting legacy drives. Gigabyte has incorporated RAID support, enabling users to configure their storage in RAID 0, 1, or 0+1 setups, enhancing data performance and reliability.

Additionally, the GA-K8NS Pro features Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring fast networking capabilities suitable for online gaming and large file transfers. Audio support is provided through an integrated Realtek ALC655 codec, delivering decent sound quality suitable for gaming, multimedia playback, and general use.

For reliability and longevity, the motherboard is designed with Gigabyte’s renowned durability characteristics, including high-quality capacitors and efficient thermal management solutions. The inclusion of Dual BIOS technology enhances system stability by providing a backup BIOS, preventing any potential failures from affecting the system boot process.

In conclusion, the Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro remains a commendable motherboard, delivering a solid foundation for users seeking performance, expandability, and reliability in their computing experience. With its support for a variety of processors, ample memory capacity, and numerous connectivity options, it continues to be an appealing choice for those looking to build or upgrade their systems.