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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 fields 2-11 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-11 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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 fields 2-11 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-11 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... page 2-3 for each parameter. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating...
... page 2-3 for each parameter. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating...
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... to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Select the 3 1/2 ...
... to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Select the 3 1/2 ...
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... having to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press , then follow screen instructions to A8NVMCSM.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. d. Floppy found !" ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 e. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start programming...
... having to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press , then follow screen instructions to A8NVMCSM.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. d. Floppy found !" ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 e. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start programming...
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...Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to... that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric ...
...Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to... that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric ...
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... the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos...
... the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos...
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.... Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied 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 •...
.... Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied 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 •...
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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 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. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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 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. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then...
... the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then...
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...prompted to use as possible. For example, you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this program. When you start up the computer... the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." The firmware hub on . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record...
...prompted to use as possible. For example, you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this program. When you start up the computer... the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." The firmware hub on . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record...
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..., and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is...
..., and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is...
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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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... feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Simply shut...
... feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Simply shut...
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... F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. e. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS 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 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 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. Save a copy of the...
... F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. e. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS 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 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 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. Save a copy of the...
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... to A8NVMCSM.ROM. 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 display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 R O M. 2. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that...
... to A8NVMCSM.ROM. 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 display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 R O M. 2. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that...
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...afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt... and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Press . Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> The utility ...
...afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt... and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Press . Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> The utility ...
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....exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Reading file ..... Reading file ..... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 done Erasing flash ....
....exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Reading file ..... Reading file ..... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 done Erasing flash ....
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-6 Chapter...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-6 Chapter...
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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. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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 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. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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.
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... N e x t. 3. Click Next. 5. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. 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.
... N e x t. 3. Click Next. 5. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. 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.