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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. N680SDQ6.F1) to your floppy diskor hard disk. Note: Q-Flash only supports hard disks or flash drives using 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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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 Dual BIOS / Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update Main BIOS from Drive and press ENTER.

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

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