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5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. In Windows,close all applications andTSR
(Terminate and StayResident) programs.This
helps prevent unexpected failures when performing
a BIOS update.
2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure
the Internet connection is stable and do NOT
interrupttheInternetconnection(forexample,avoid
apowerlossorswitchingofftheInternet).Failureto
do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system
that is unable to start.
3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any
BIOSdamageorsystemfailureresultingfromaninadequateBIOSashing.
B. Using @BIOS
• MakesurethattheBIOSletobeashedmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.UpdatingtheBIOS
withanincorrectBIOSlecouldcauseyoursystemnottoboot.
• Do not turn off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS may
corrupt and the system may not boot.
IftheBIOSupdate leforyourmotherboardisnotpresent onthe@BIOSserversite,please
manuallydownloadtheBIOSupdatelefromGIGABYTE'swebsiteandfollowtheinstructionsin
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.
Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
thendownloadtheBIOSlethatmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Followtheon-screen
instructions to complete.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Updatefromle,thenselectthelocationwhereyousavetheBIOSupdateleobtained
from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click SavetoletosavethecurrentBIOSle.
4. Change the Boot-up Logo:
Click Upload new imageinFace-Wizardandyouwillbeabletochangetheboot-uplogo
withyourownpicture,creatingapersonalizedboot-upscreen.ClickBackup current image
to save the currently used boot-up logo.
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