Step 1 Preparation
Please run Windows Update first before install the upgrade. (This step will require a connection to the Internet)
1.1Press Start 　　　→ All Programs. When the program list shows, find “Windows Update” and click to execute.
1.2Click “Check for updates” to download the necessary updates.
1.3Windows Update is checking updates…
1.4Install updates for your system.
1.5Some of the updates will require you to restart the computer. Please follow the instruction and re-start your computer. Repeat step 1.1-1.4 to obtain all essential updates until no new important updates are available.
Step 2 Installing Windows 8
2.1Upgrade option only works by Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade plan. Please confirm your current Microsoft Windows 7 version. If you are not sure, you can click “Start → Control → Panel → System” to see your current Microsoft Windows system. Besides that, you will also need a DVD or BD reading device.
2.2Insert the Windows 8 Installation Disc* in your DVD or BD reading device. Wait for the AutoPlay windows to pop up. Click “Run setup.exe” to continue.
You should obtain this installation disc though Microsoft Windows 8 Upgrade Program or a direct purchase of the retail box package. GIGABYTE will NOT deliver such disc to consumers.
2.3Windows 8 Installation will be prepared.
2.4Before the installation, Windows will require you to type in the product Key. You should find yourproduct key in your disc package. (If not, please contact your disc providers.)
2.5Check the “I accept the license terms” to continue.
2.6Choose what kind of upgrade you want and click “Next”. Please plug your AC adaptor to proceed. Please DO NOT take out the disc from DVD player before the installation is completed.
2.7Windows will check if your system is ready to upgrade.
2.8Windows will notice if any Microsoft program is not yet compatible with Windows 8.
2.9Uninstall the program and follow instruction by Windows 8 setup.
Step 3 Complete the Windows 8 Installation
3.1According the upgrade type you choose at step 2.6, windows may (not) direct you to personalize setup.
3.2Once the Windows 8 desktop shows, your upgrade is complete.
Welcome to Windows 8!