Bios Update Utilities; Updating The Bios With The Q-Flash Utility - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 User Manual

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BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash
Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS
mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS
safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.
What is DualBIOS
Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and
a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the
main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the
BIOS ile to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of system safety, users cannot
update the backup BIOS manually.
What is Q-Flash
With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating
systems like MS-DOS or Window irst. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool
frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS lashing process.
What is @BIOS
@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environ-
ment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS ile from the nearest @BIOS server
site and update the BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin
1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update ile that matches your moth-
erboard model.
2. Extract the ile and save the new BIOS ile (e.g. 99FXAUD3.F1) to your USB lash drive, or hard drive.
Note: The USB lash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 ile system.
3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access
Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup.
However, if the BIOS update ile is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to
an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
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Because BIOS lashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS lashing may
result in system malfunction.
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