Gigabyte GA-M61PM-S2 Manual - Page 54

English 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Q-FlashTM is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-FlashTM tool frees you from the hassles of 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. M61PMS2.F1) to your floppy diskor hard disk. Q-Flash only supports: a. FAT32/16/12 USB flash drives/hard drives b. FAT32/16/12 IDE/SATA hard drives that are connected to the IDE/SATA controllers integrated with the southbridge. NOTE: Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. 3. Restart the system and press the DELETE key to enter BIOS Setup. While in BIOS Setup, press the F8 key to enter Q-Flash. 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. Q-Flash Utility v2.00 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh Free size : 0 DEL : Delete c. Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model. GA-M61PM-S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 -