Gigabyte GA-8I865G775-G-RH: Chapter 4 Appendix
Chapter 4 Appendix: Gigabyte GA-8I865G775-G-RH
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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Unique Software Utilities
(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction
EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and
manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing
system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan
control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC
(Note)
health for monitoring system status.
User Interface Overview
Button / Display Description
1. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page
2. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page
3. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page
4. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page
5. GO Confirmation and Execution button
6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode
7. Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency
8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status
9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website
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10. Help button Display EasyTune
5 Help file
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11. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune
5 software
(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction
Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora-
tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including
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Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including
FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data
on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM
for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you
can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.
System requirements:
1. Intel x86 platforms
2. At least 64M bytes of system memory
3. VESA-supported VGA cards
How to use the Xpress Recovery2
Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:
Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save
the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon
system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner
of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.
After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made
by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.
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Boot from CD/DVD:
Boot from CD/DVD:
Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc.
GA-8I865G775-G D7
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<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu
<F9> Xpress Recovery2
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1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can
enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.
2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect
the data backup speed.
3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com-
plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.
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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2
1. RESTORE:
Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)
2. BACKUP:
Back up data from hard disk.
3. REMOVE:
Remove previously-created backup files
to release disk space.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)
4. REBOOT:
Exit the main screen and restart the system.
Limitations:
1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.
2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.
3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available
on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recom-
mended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)
4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and
Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me.
5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.
6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.
7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.
Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:
a. PATA IDE primary channel
b. PATA IDE secondary channel
c. SATA IDE channel 1
d. SATA IDE channel 2
e. SATA IDE channel 3
f. SATA IDE channel 4
Precautions:
1. When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the
EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.
2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2
to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.
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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction
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Method 1 : Q-Flash
Utility
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Q-Flash
is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility,
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users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update
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BIOS. Q-Flash
allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in
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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:
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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, 8KNXPU.Fba) 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.
Part One:
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Updating BIOS with Q-Flash
Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.
Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards
supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same
screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.
In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS
from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3
The BIOS file is Fa3
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)
before updating
<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>
Memory Testing : 131072K OK
Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For
Xpress Recovery
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Entering the Q-Flash
utility:
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Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.
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Exploring the Q-Flash
/ Dual BIOS utility screen
The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Dual BIOS Utility
Dual BIOS utility bar
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K
Task menu for
Wide Range Protection Disable
Dual BIOS
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
utility
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
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Q-Flash
utility title
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Task menu for
bar
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
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Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Q-Flash
utility
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Action bar
Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:
Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a
task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu-
tion of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons
mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.
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Using the Q-Flash
utility:
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"
section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your
computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,
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please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
Steps:
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in
the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save Main
BIOS to Floppy" item.
2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,
8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
1 file(s) found
8KNXPU.Fba 512K
BIOS file in the floppy
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
disk.
Total size : 1.39M Free size : 911.50K
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Reading BIOS file from floppy ...
Auto Recovery Enable
Do not turn off power or
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
Halt On Error Disable
reset your system at this
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
Load Default Settings
stage!!
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
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Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
You can repeat Step 1 to 4
Boot From Main Bios
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Auto Recovery Enable
to flash the backup BIOS,
Halt On Error Disable
too.
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Please press any key to continue
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From......................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Are you sure to RESET ?
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba
The BIOS file
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)
becomes Fab after
<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>
Memory Testing : 131072K OK
updating.
Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For
Xpress Recovery
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6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to
Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Optimized Defaults. Normally the
system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend
reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y
PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Load Optimized Defaults
Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.
7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.
System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Set Supervisor Password
PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save Data to CMOS
Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.
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Updating BIOS with Q-Flash
Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
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This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash
utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Top Performance
Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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Exploring the Q-Flash
utility screen
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The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
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Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Q-Flash
utility bar
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Task menu for
Update BIOS from Floppy
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Q-Flash
utility
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Action bar
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable
execution of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on
your keyboards to perform these actions.
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Using the Q-Flash
utility:
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"
section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your
computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,
please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
Steps:
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the
Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS
to Floppy" item.
2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,
8GE800.F4, is listed.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K
1 file(s) found
8GE800.F4 256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
BIOS file in the floppy
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
disk.
Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Reading BIOS file from floppy ...
Do not turn off power or
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
Update BIOS from Floppy
reset your system at this
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
stage!!
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K
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Keep DMI Data Enable
Updating BIOS Now
Do not turn off power or
Update BIOS from Floppy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
Save BIOS to Floppy
reset your system
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
at this stage!!
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Please press any key to continue
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Are you sure to RESET ?
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4
The BIOS file
Check System Health OK
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)
becomes F4 after
<CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009>
Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory
updating
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash
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6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how
to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.
Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!
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Method 2 : @BIOS
Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS
Select @BIOS item
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server
Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS"
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS"
c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
8I865G775-G.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
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III. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
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IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out
which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
2. Note:
I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make
sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the
system unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
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III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS
server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.
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4-1-4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction
2 Channel Audio Setup
We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is
applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to
"Line Out."
Line Out
STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click
the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the
2 channel mode for stereo speaker output
check box.
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to "Line Out,"
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the rear channels to "Line In."
Line Out
Line In
STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click
the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the
4 channel mode for 4 speaker output check
box.
Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and
press OK.
When the Environment setting is None, the sound
would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel
output). Please select other settings (ex: Living
Room) for 4-channel output.
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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
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Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output
without any additional module.
STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan-
Line In
nels to "MIC In".
MIC In
Line Out
STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click
the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6
channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check
box.
Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and
press OK.
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Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L &
CEN /Subwoofer)
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SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear
channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the
best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In
and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is
included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo
Kit" as picture.
STEP 1:
Secure the metal bracket of the"Surround Kit" to the
chassis back panel with a screw.
STEP 2:
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" cable to the SUR_CEN connector on the M/B.
STEP 3:
Connect the front channels to back audio panel's
"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to
SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.
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STEP 4:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 5:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6
channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check
box.
Select the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and
press OK.
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:
When the Environment setting is None, the sound
would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel
output). Please select the other settings for 6
channels output.
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A "SPDIF output" connector is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket could link to
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the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the
further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides
coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.
STEP 1:
Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output
device to the chassis back panel with a screw.
STEP 2:
Connect the SPDIF OUT device cable to the SPDIFO
connector on the motherboard.
STEP 3:
Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.
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4-2 Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific
motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after
entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and
that's why the light is still on.
Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your
board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.
Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object
to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5
seconds).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please
change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do
these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are
only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error
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