Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 User Manual

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4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. InWindows,closeallapplicationsandTSR(TerminateandStayResident)programs.Thishelpsprevent
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet
connection(forexample,avoidapowerlossorswitchingofftheInternet).Failuretodosomayresultina
corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
3. DonotusetheG.O.M.(GIGABYTEOnlineManagement)functionwhenusing@BIOS.
4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an
inadequateBIOSashing.
B. Using @BIOS
MakesurethattheBIOSletobeashedmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Updatingthe
BIOSwithanincorrectBIOSlecouldcauseyoursystemnottoboot.
1. UpdatetheBIOSUsingtheInternetUpdateFunction:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
thendownloadtheBIOSlethatmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Followtheon-screeninstructionsto
complete.
2. UpdatetheBIOSwithoutUsingtheInternetUpdateFunction:
Click Update BIOS from File,thenselectthelocationwhereyousavetheBIOSupdateleobtainedfrom
the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. SavetheCurrentBIOSFile:
Click Save Current BIOS to FiletosavethecurrentBIOSle.
4. LoadBIOSDefaultsafterBIOSUpdate:
Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load
BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
IftheBIOS update le foryourmotherboard is not presentonthe@BIOS server site,please
manuallydownloadtheBIOSupdatelefromGIGABYTE'swebsiteandfollowtheinstructionsin
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.5 V
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socket	-
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Athlon
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	7
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD A85X
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
PCI Express x1 slots	3
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AMI

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm