Gigabyte X299-WU8 (rev. 1.0) [94/136] 1 2 updating the bios with the bios utility

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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. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, 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. 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.

• Do not turn off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS may

corrupt and the system may not boot.

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.

Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif.

C. After Updating the BIOS

RestartyoursystemafterupdatingtheBIOS.

1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update from 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 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 to FiletosavethecurrentBIOSle.

4. Change the Boot-up Logo:

Click Upload new image in Face-Wizard and you will be able to change the boot-up logo

with your own picture, creating a personalized boot-up screen. Click Backup current image

to save the current boot-up logo.