1-3 flash bios method introduction, Updating the bios, Method 1 : q-flash – AMD GA-M61SME-S2 User Manual

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Step 1:
a. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update BIOS from Drive and

press ENTER.

b. Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and

press ENTER.

If you wish to back up the current BIOS file, use the Save BIOS to Drive function.

Updating the BIOS

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.

Q-Flash Utility v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25LF040A

512K

Keep DMI Data

Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

Enter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

0 file(s) found

Floppy A

<Drive>

HDD 0-0

<Drive>

Total size : 0

Free size : 0

F5 : Refresh

DEL : Delete

Method 1 : Q-Flash

TM

Q-Flash

TM

is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS

without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Em-
bedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash

TM

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 file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. M61SMES2.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash

drive, or hard disk. Note: The USB flash drive or hard disk must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

3. Restart the system. During POST, press the End key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access

Q-Flash by either pressing the End key during POST or the F8 key in BIOS Setup. 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.

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