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Table of 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Table of 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it...organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it...organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface...18 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in packets. PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the...
... to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface...18 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in packets. PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the...
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... DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. b. b. Click File from the format options field, then ...
... DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. b. b. Click File from the format options field, then ...
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... a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. Flashed successfully. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2- d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot...
... a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. Flashed successfully. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2- d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot...
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... a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Save the BIOS file 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: 1. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
... a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Save the BIOS file 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: 1. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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... during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash ..... A:\>afudos /iA8VVMSE.ROM 4. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM SE 2- You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iA8VVMSE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing...
... during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash ..... A:\>afudos /iA8VVMSE.ROM 4. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM SE 2- You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iA8VVMSE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing...
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... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... ASUS A8V-VM SE 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "A8VVMSE.ROM". DO NOT shut...
... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... ASUS A8V-VM SE 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "A8VVMSE.ROM". DO NOT shut...
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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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-
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... Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to...
... Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to...
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... explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." You can also restart by pressing the reset... off and then back on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you with its test routines. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from...
... explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." You can also restart by pressing the reset... off and then back on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you with its test routines. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from...
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... Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat...
... Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat...