Flash Bios Method Introduction; Updating The Bios - Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 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. 9gzms21.F1) to your floppy
disk or 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.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc.
Intel I945 BIOS for 945GZM-S2 DG
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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 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.................................MXIC SPI Serial F1a
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard
Method 1 : Q-Flash
Q-Flash is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS
TM
without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Em-
bedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash
Q-Flash Utility v2.02
Keep DMI Data
Update BIOS from Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
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tool frees you from the hassles of
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