Flash Bios Method Introduction - Gigabyte GA-8S661FXM User Manual

Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash
Q-Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in
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the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash
utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash
instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We
are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system
because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
Before You Begin:
Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash
1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.
2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For
example, 7VRXP.F12) to a floppy disk.
3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.
The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.
If your motherboard has dual BIOS, please refer to Part One.
If your motherboard has single BIOS, please refer to Part Two.
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Flash BIOS Method Introduction
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