How to Update BIOS for GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L Motherboard
How to Update BIOS for GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L Motherboard
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a firmware that controls the booting process and the hardware settings of your computer. Updating the BIOS can improve the performance and compatibility of your system, as well as fix some bugs and security issues.
In this article, we will show you how to update the BIOS for the GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L motherboard, which is a micro ATX motherboard that supports Intel Core 2 processors and DDR2 memory. The GA-G31M-ES2L motherboard has four versions: rev. 1.x, rev. 2.x, rev. 2.3, and rev. 2.4. You need to check your motherboard version before downloading the BIOS file.
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Step 1: Check Your Motherboard Version
You can check your motherboard version by looking at the sticker on the lower left corner of the motherboard, or by using the @BIOS utility that comes with the motherboard driver CD. The @BIOS utility can also help you backup your current BIOS and update it online.
Step 2: Download the BIOS File
Once you know your motherboard version, you can go to the GIGABYTE website and download the latest BIOS file for your model. The BIOS file is a compressed file that contains the BIOS image and a flash utility. You can find the download link for each version below:
GA-G31M-ES2L (rev. 1.x): https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-G31M-ES2L-rev-1x/support#support-dl-bios
GA-G31M-ES2L (rev. 2.x): https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-G31M-ES2L-rev-2x/support#support-dl-bios
GA-G31M-ES2L (rev. 2.3): https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-G31M-ES2L-rev-23/support#support-dl-bios
GA-G31M-ES2L (rev. 2.4): https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-G31M-ES2L-rev-24/support#support-dl-bios
After downloading the BIOS file, you need to extract it to a folder on your hard drive or a USB flash drive.
Step 3: Update the BIOS
There are two methods to update the BIOS: using the Q-Flash utility or using the @BIOS utility. The Q-Flash utility is a built-in tool that allows you to flash the BIOS without entering Windows. The @BIOS utility is a Windows-based program that allows you to update the BIOS online or from a file.
Method 1: Using Q-Flash
Restart your computer and press Del to enter the BIOS setup menu.
Select Q-Flash from the main menu and press Enter.
Select Update BIOS From Drive and press Enter.
Select the drive where you saved the BIOS file and press Enter.
Select the
Select the BIOS file that matches your motherboard version and press Enter.
Confirm the BIOS update and press Y to start flashing.
Wait for the process to complete and do not turn off your computer or interrupt the power supply.
After the BIOS update is done, press Esc to exit Q-Flash and restart your computer.
Method 2: Using @BIOS
Launch the @BIOS utility from the Start menu or the motherboard driver CD.
Select Update BIOS from File or Update BIOS from Server, depending on whether you want to update from a local file or an online server.
If you choose to update from a file, browse to the folder where you saved the BIOS file and select it. If you choose to update from a server, select the server closest to your location and click Connect.
Select the BIOS file that matches your motherboard version and click Update.
Confirm the BIOS update and click OK to start flashing.
Wait for the process to complete and do not turn off your computer or interrupt the power supply.
After the BIOS update is done, click OK to exit @BIOS and restart your computer.
Tips and Warnings
Before updating the BIOS, make sure you backup your current BIOS settings and data. You can use the Q-Flash or @BIOS utility to save your current BIOS to a file.
Do not update the BIOS if your system is running fine. Updating the BIOS may cause compatibility issues or unexpected errors.
Do not update the BIOS with a wrong or corrupted file. This may damage your motherboard or cause your system to fail to boot.
Do not turn off your computer or interrupt the power supply during the BIOS update. This may damage your motherboard or cause your system to fail to boot.
If you encounter any problems during or after the BIOS update, please contact GIGABYTE technical support for assistance.
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