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Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS

flashing may result in system malfunction.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE

Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-

DOS mode.

What is Q-FlashTM?

With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter

operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the

Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.

What is @BIOSTM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows

environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest

@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

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4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:

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

motherboard model.

2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 9gcms2l.f1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive,

or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can

access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in

BIOS Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard

drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

Contents

Main Page Page Table of Contents Page Box Contents Optional Items - 7 - GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Block Diagram Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions 1-2 Product Specifications Page Page 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 1-3-1 Installing the CPU Page 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 1-4 Installing the Memory 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel Port Serial Port D-Sub Port RJ-45 LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) Line Out Jack (Green) Mic In Jack (Pink) 1-7 Internal Connectors 1/2)ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) 6) IDE (IDE Connector) 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7) 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) 9) BAT(BATTERY) 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) Page Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Startup Screen 2-2 The Main Menu (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Page 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date Time IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt on Memory 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) CPU EIST Function 2-5 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to Page SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) Page 2-6 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm HPET Support HPET Mode Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment 2-8 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Current CPU Temperature Page 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio O.C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control Page 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 2-14 Exit Without Saving Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers Page Page Page Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Before You Begin: System Requirements: Page Page B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Page 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: B. Updating the BIOS Page B. Installing and Using @BIOS: 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: C. Options and Instructions: Page Button Information Table 4-3 EasyTune 5 The EasyTune 5 Interface 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio A. Configuring Speakers: Chapter 5 Appendix Page Page 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) S/PDIF out: A. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable: B. Configuring S/PDIF out: 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Page 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the Sound: Playing the Sound: 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure Appendix- 79 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Page Appendix- 83 - Contact Us yy yy yGIGABYTE Global Service System