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... Configuration 2-18 2.4.4 Chipset 2-18 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-27 iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4 Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration...
... Configuration 2-18 2.4.4 Chipset 2-18 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-27 iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4 Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration...
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... clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case...
... clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case...
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...; environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup b. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Select C r e a t e a n M S - b. 2.1 Managing and...
...; environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup b. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Select C r e a t e a n M S - b. 2.1 Managing and...
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... disk that D: is your optical drive. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the drive. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 e. R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Completed. From the Open field...
... disk that D: is your optical drive. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the drive. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 e. R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Completed. From the Open field...
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...floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1...) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding...
...floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1...) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding...
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... to prevent system boot failure! 5. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.10...
... to prevent system boot failure! 5. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.10...
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.... Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
.... Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-7 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-7 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e.
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... instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the...
... instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the...
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... restart by pressing the reset button on . Do this motherboard and . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-9 For example, you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." The firmware hub on your system using the navigation keys. •...
... restart by pressing the reset button on . Do this motherboard and . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-9 For example, you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." The firmware hub on your system using the navigation keys. •...
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... Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a... documents in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems....
... Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a... documents in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems....
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... Configuration 2-18 2.4.4 Chipset 2-18 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-27 iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4 Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration...
... Configuration 2-18 2.4.4 Chipset 2-18 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-27 iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4 Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration...
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... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to use a DOS-based utility or...
... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to use a DOS-based utility or...
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... corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. c. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS EZ Flash and ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 only support VGA/RGB output. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click...
... corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. c. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS EZ Flash and ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 only support VGA/RGB output. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click...
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...). Completed. A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to continue. 2. The EZ Flash utility is built...
...). Completed. A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to continue. 2. The EZ Flash utility is built...
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... from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... done A:\> The utility returns to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the ... for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: •...
... from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... done A:\> The utility returns to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the ... for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: •...
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... prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Boot the ...system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Reading file ..... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. ...
... prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Boot the ...system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Reading file ..... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. ...
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... the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
... the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-7 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-7 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e.
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..., select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4.
..., select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4.