Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI User Manual

- 59 - Unique Features
4-1 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash
™
and @BIOS
™
. GIGABYTE Q-Flash
and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS
™
design, which enhances protection for the safety and
stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.
What is DualBIOS
™
?
Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and
a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the
main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the
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update the backup BIOS manually.
What is Q-Flash
™
?
With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating
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What is @BIOS
™
?
@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment.
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and update the BIOS.
4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
A. Before You Begin
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3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash
by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the
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result in system malfunction.
Chapter 4 Unique Features

Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.5 V
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	800, 1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
CPU fan connector	Yes
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	Intel H77
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	mini ITX
Compatible operating systems	Windows 8/7/XP
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support	-
Networking features	Gigagit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	EFI AMI
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version), Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology

Weight and Dimensions

Width	170 mm