Flash Bios Method Introduction - Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 User Manual

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

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. M61PMS2.F1) to your floppy
disk or hard disk. Q-Flash only supports:
a. FAT32/16/12 USB flash drives/hard drives
b. FAT32/16/12 IDE/SATA hard drives that are connected to the IDE/SATA controllers integrated
with the southbridge.
NOTE: Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported.
3. Restart the system and press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup. While in BIOS Setup, press the
F8 key to enter Q-Flash.
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 Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update BIOS from Drive and
press ENTER.
If you wish to back up the current BIOS file, use the Save BIOS to Drive function.
b. Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and
press ENTER.
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B
c . Select the BIOS file and press ENTER.
Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model.
GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard
Method 1 : Q-Flash
Q-Flash is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS
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without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Em-
bedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash
Q-Flash Utility v2.00
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Update BIOS from Drive
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