Gigabyte GA-8I865GVM-775: Chapter 4 Appendix
Chapter 4 Appendix: Gigabyte GA-8I865GVM-775
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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Unique Software Utilities
4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction
What is Xpress Recovery ?
Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS partition.
If the hard drive is not working properly, the user can restore the drive to
its original state.
1. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats
2. Must be connected to the IDE1 Master
3. Allows installation of only one OS
4. Must be used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA
5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up,
please do not alter its size.
6. Xpress Recovery is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to NTFS
format.
How to use the Xpress Recovery
1. Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode)
Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set to boot from CD-ROM. Insert the
provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Once the computer has
restarted, the phrase "Boot from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. When
"Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.
Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by
pressing the F9 key during computer power on.
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Verifying DMI Pool Data
Boot from CD:
Boot from CD:
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Set Password
5. Exit and Restart
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2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode)
Press F9 during powering on the computer .
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly
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Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc.
Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1
Check System Health OK
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Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery
F9 For Xpress Recovery
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Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.
1. Execute Backup Utility
2. Execute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Set Password
5. Exit and Restart
1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter
Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.
2. System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed.
3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required
driver and software installations are complete.
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1. Execute Backup Utility:
! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit
The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard
drive.
Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power
on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery.
2. Execute Restore Utility:
! This program will recover your system to factory default.
Press R to restore your system back to factory default or press Esc to exit
Restores backup image to original state.
3. Remove Backup Image:
! Remove backup image. Are you sure? (Y/N)
Remove the backup image.
4. Set Password:
! Please input a 4-16 character long password (a-z or 0-9) or press Esc to exit
You can set a password to enter Xpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data. Once this is done,
password input will be required to enter Xpress Recovery during the next as well as subsequent system
restarts. If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under
"New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove
password requirement.
5. Exit and Restart:
Exit and restart your computer.
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4-1-2 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 DOS or
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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.
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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:
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 hi: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 hi: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 trun 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 hi: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
Boot From Main Bios
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Auto Recovery Enable
4 to flash the backup
Halt On Error Disable
BIOS, 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 hi: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 hi: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 Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe 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
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (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
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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
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 hi: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
Keep DMI Data Enable
8GE800.F4 256K
BIOS file in the floppy
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
disk.
Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M
Enter : Run hi: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 trun off power or
Update BIOS from Floppy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
reset your system at
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
this 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 trun off power or
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
reset your system
Enter : Run hi: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 hi: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 hi: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 "P" Click "Update New BIOS"
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
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c. Select @BIOS
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:
8I865GVM-775.E2).
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
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4-1-3 2- / 4- / 5.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction
You are able to use 2-/4-/5.1-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.
The installation of audio software for Windows 98/ 2000/ ME/ XP is very simple. Please follow the steps to
install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP)
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire 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 you install the audio driver, you will find the
"SoundMAX Control Panel" icon in the status area
on the lower right of the screen. Right-click the icon
to select "SoundMAX Control Panel" or "Preferences".
STEP 3:
On the "Preferences" menu, click the "Listening
Environment" tab. In the "Speaker Setup" box, click
"Stereo Headphones" or "Stereo Speakers" and then
click "Apply". You will find a headphone or stereo
speakers icon on the SoundMAX menu. This com-
pletes the headphone or stereo speakers setup.
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4 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear
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Speakers to "Line In".
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
Mic In
STEP 2 :
After you install the audio driver, you will find the
"SoundMAX Control Panel" icon in the status area
on the lower right of the screen. Right-click the icon
to select "SoundMAX Control Panel" or "Preferences".
STEP 3:
On the "Preferences" menu, click the "Listening
Environment" tab. In the "Speaker Setup" box, click
"Multi-drive" and then click "Apply". You will find a
multi-driver icon on the SoundMAX menu. This com-
pletes the 4-channel audio configuration.
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5.1 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Sur-
round Speakers to "Line In", and the Center/
Subwoofer Speakers to "MIC In".
Line In (Surround Speaker Out)
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
Mic In (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)
STEP 2 :
After you install the audio driver, you will find the
"SoundMAX Control Panel" icon in the status area
on the lower right of the screen. Right-click the icon
to select "SoundMAX Control Panel" or "Preferences".
STEP 3:
On the "Preferences" menu, click the "Listening
Environment" tab. In the "Speaker Setup" box, click
"Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround)" and then
click "Apply". You will find a surround sound speakers
icon on the SoundMAX menu. This completes the 5.1
channel audio configuration.
Sound Effect Configuration:
At the "Acoustic Environments" menu, users can
adjust sound option settings as desired.
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A " S/PDIF outp ut" d evice is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and
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could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As
picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear
bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting
port.
1.
Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket
of PC, and fix it with screw.
2.
Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.
3.
Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3 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://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm
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: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune 4?
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the chipset
doesn't support certain functions in EasyTune 4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not
be able to use them.
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support
RAID function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing drivers. You
also need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore, we suggest that
you refer to the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.
(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)
Question 5: 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 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to
connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute).
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.
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?
Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However,
if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.
Question 7: 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 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't
need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
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Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?
Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not
provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is
your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
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Question 10: 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.
gAMI BIOS Beep Codes
g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
*
Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
1 short: System boots successfully
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 beep Refresh failure
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
2 beeps Parity error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
4 beeps Timer not operational
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
5 beeps Processor error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure
Continuous short beeps: Power error
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure
9 beeps ROM checksum error
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 beeps Cache memory bad
Question 11:For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4
by either RAID or ATA mode?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"
Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal ATA mode
in the item named RAID controller function.
Question 12:How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.
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