However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the End key during POST to access Q-Flash. : Qflash Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for 945PLM-S2 FI . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 06/20/2007-I945-6A79TG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing 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 v2.02 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B 512K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to Drive Enter : Run F10:Power Off 0 file(s) found Floppy A HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 Free size : 0 GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 58 c . Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model. English Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press ENTER. The BIOS update will begin and the current process will be displayed. 1. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. 2. Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive/USB drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the Q-Flash main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B 512K Enter : Run F10:Power Off !! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !! Please press any key to continue Step 4: Press ESC and then ENTER to exit Q-Flash and the system will restart. As the system reboots, you will see the new BIOS version during POST. Step 5: As the system reboots, press DELETE to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press ENTER to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software • Standard CMOS Features • Advanced BIOS Features • Integrated Peripherals • Power Management Setup • PnP/PCI Configurations • PC Health Status • Frequency/Voltage Control Load Optimized Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Exit Without Saving Defaults (Y/N)? Y ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash ........: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Press Y to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press Y to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. When the system restarts, the whole update process is complete. -59 - Appendix English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "Update New BIOS"Click ".." 1. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c . Select @BIOSTM sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 9plms26.F1). e. Complete update process following the instruction. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 60 English III. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version. IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported. 2. Note: I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the system unbooted. II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gig...
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