Flash Bios Method Introduction - Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000MK User Manual

Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash
A. What is Q-Flash Utility?
Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS
mode, no more fooling around any OS.
B. How to use Q-Flash?
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
b. Q-Flash Utility
Flash Type/Size ......................................................... SST 49LF002A
Enter : Run
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Q-Flash Utility v1.30
Keep DMI Data
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
/ : Move ESC : Reset
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Enable
F10 : Power Off
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