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B. Updating the BIOS
In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the
BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the
BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
Step 1:
1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select
Update BIOS From Drive .
2. Select USB Flash Drive .
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The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.
• 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 SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
Step 2:
The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. Depending
on the BIOS update file, there will be Quick Update and/or Normal Update for you to select. The update will
begin after you make the selection. The monitor will display the update process.
Step 3:
The system will restart after the update process is complete.
3. Select the BIOS update file.
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
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Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS.
Model Name : X99-UD4
BIOS Version : F1
BIOS Date : 07/29/2014
Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L/U Series 16MB
Q-Flash
Update BIOS From Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Exit Q-FLASH
Please select drvice
Update BIOS From Drive
USB Flash Drive
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