Flash Bios Method Introduction - Gigabyte GA-8S648FX User Manual

Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1: Q-Flash
A. 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.
B. How to use Q-Flash?
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS Features
}Advanced BIOS Features
}Integrated Peripherals
}Power Management Setup
}PnP/PCI Configurations
}PC Health Status
}Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC:Quit
F8: Q-Flash
b. Q-Flash Utility
Flash Type/Size :
Keep DMI Data :
Enter: Run
GA-8SG800/GA-8S648FX Motherboard
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
Tim e, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Q-Flash Utility V3.06
SST 39SF020 / 256K
Yes
Load BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Space Bar:Change Value
ESC: Reset
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
higf:Select Item
F10:Save & Exit Setup
h/i: Select Item