Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-UP4 User Manual

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5-1-2 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-F2A88X-UP4 Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-F2A88X-UP4
Category	Motherboard
Language	English