Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 User Manual page 86

B. Updating the BIOS
In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the
BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the
BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
Step 1:
1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select
Update BIOS From Drive.
• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.
• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.
• If the BIOS update file 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.
2. Select USB Flash Drive.
3. Select the BIOS update file.
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Step 2:
The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Quick Update or
Normal Update to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process.
• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS.
Step 3:
The system will restart after the update process is complete.
Unique Features
Q-Flash
Model Name : Z170X-Gaming 7
BIOS Version : D20
BIOS Date : 06/18/2015
Update BIOS From Drive
Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L/U Series 16MB
Please select drvice
Update BIOS From Drive
USB Flash Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Exit Q-FLASH
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