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B. Updating the BIOS
When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure
assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
Step 1:
1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of
Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
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The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.
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Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.
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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 the POST to
access Q-Flash.
2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.
Q-Flash Utility v2.05
Flash Type/Size.................................Winbond 25X16 1M
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
3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Step 2:
The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When
the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The
monitor will display the update process.
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Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
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Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is
updating the BIOS.
Step 3:
When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.
Q-Flash Utility v2.05
Flash Type/Size.................................Winbond 25X16 1M
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Enter : Run
KL
:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue