Gigabyte Ga8knxp Manual

Technical Reference- 77 -EnglishPart Two:
Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™
 Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™
 utility.
Entering the Q-Flash™
 utility:
Step1: To use the Q-Flash™
utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesTop Performance
}Advanced BIOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsLoad...

- 78 - GA-8KNXP Ultra-64 MotherboardEnglishExploring the Q-Flash™
 utility screen
The Q-Flash™
 BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.The Qflash utility
title barQ-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K
       Enter: Run   h/i: Move       ESC: Reset         F10:Power OffKeep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to FloppyAction barTask menu for the
Q-flash utilityTask menu for the Q-Flash™
 utility: Contains the names of three tasks....

Technical Reference- 79 -EnglishLater, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk.
In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is listed.
2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading
    from the BIOS file from the floppy.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K...

- 80 - GA-8KNXP Ultra-64 MotherboardEnglishQ-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K
       Enter: Run   h/i: Move       ESC: Reset         F10:Power OffKeep DMI DataEnable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to FloppyYou can press Enter to
continue updating BIOS
or ESC to abort.               CHECKSUM = AC03
                 Are you sure to update BIOS?
[Enter] to continue updating BIOS or ESC to abort.3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS.
   Then it will begin to...

Technical Reference- 81 -EnglishMethod 2: @ BIOS Utility
If you dont have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM 
program to
flash BIOS.
Methods and steps:
    I. Update BIOS through Internet
a.Click Internet Update icon
b.Click Update New BIOS icon
c.Select @BIOSTM
 sever
d.Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e.System will automatically download and update the BIOS. (3) (1)(4) (2)1.Click @BIOSPress here.2.ClickStart-Programs-
[email protected] P.5. Please select @BIOS...

- 82 - GA-8KNXP Ultra-64 MotherboardEnglish    II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a.Do not click Internet Update icon
b.Click Update New BIOS
c.Please select All Files in dialog box while opening the old file.
d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:
8KNXP Ultra-64.F1).
e.Complete update process following the instruction.
    III. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS...

Technical Reference- 83 -EnglishStereo Speakers Connection and Settings:We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output
is applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to Line
Out. The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the
function!2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio
Function IntroductionSTEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the left
selection bar and select 2CH Speaker to...

- 84 - GA-8KNXP Ultra-64 MotherboardEnglish4 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeSTEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Line Out,
the rear channels to Line In.
Line OutLine InSTEP 2 :
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
icon a Sound Effect  icon on the lower right hand
taskbar.  Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3 :
Click Speaker Configuration and select the UAJ
Function.  Then click on the left selection bar and
select 4CH Speaker to complete 4 channel audio
configuration. 

Technical Reference- 85 -EnglishUse the back audio panel to connect the audio out-
put without any additional module.
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Line Out,the rear
channels to Line In, and the Center/Subwoofer
channels to MIC In. 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeLine OutLine In
MIC InSTEP 3 :
Click Speaker Configuration and select the UAJ
Function.  Then click on the left selection bar and
select 6CH Speaker to complete 6 channel audio
configuration.STEP 2 :
Following installation of the...

- 86 - GA-8KNXP Ultra-64 MotherboardEnglish8 Channel Audio Setup (using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device):(Audio Combo Kit offers SPDIF output, an optical
and coaxial cable and a Surround-Kit. The
Surround-Kit offers R/L surround, center/subwoofer
output and rear surround)STEP 1 :
Secure the Audio Combo Kit at the panel on the
back of the case.STEP 2 :
Connect the Surround-Kit to the SUR_CEN connector located on the motherboard.STEP 3 :
There are two methods of 8 channel audio
configuration:
Method 1:...