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exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash...
... A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash...
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... Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00...
... Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00...
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... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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... not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
... not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
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xiv Crosshair II Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 8 MB AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S�2��.4�,�A�... Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ASUS Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus...
xiv Crosshair II Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 8 MB AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S�2��.4�,�A�... Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ASUS Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus...
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...and 4-47 for details. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-5 It also provides stereo to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to multi-... without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using a USB flash disk without the usual "fingers"- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of compressed audio in one easy step with one cable...
...and 4-47 for details. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-5 It also provides stereo to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to multi-... without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using a USB flash disk without the usual "fingers"- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of compressed audio in one easy step with one cable...
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... BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update...
... BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. CrosshairII CrosshairII ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-3 Locate the BIOS file from...
... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. CrosshairII CrosshairII ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-3 Locate the BIOS file from...
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... 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: CROSSHAIR II FORMULA VER: 0114 DATE: 02/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD... system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the USB port. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it .
... 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: CROSSHAIR II FORMULA VER: 0114 DATE: 02/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD... system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the USB port. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it .
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.... MXIC MX25L8005 SPI File Name to Program: 0109.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-5 All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-CROSSHAIRII-00 DATE:02/15/2008 Flash Type - 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename the file and save it to a CD ROM or a USB...
.... MXIC MX25L8005 SPI File Name to Program: 0109.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-5 All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-CROSSHAIRII-00 DATE:02/15/2008 Flash Type - 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename the file and save it to a CD ROM or a USB...
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...the utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MXIC MX25L8005 SPI File Name to save the current BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset ... and starts flashing the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-CROSSHAIRII-00 DATE:02/15/2008 Flash Type - The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you to Program: 0109.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don...
...the utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MXIC MX25L8005 SPI File Name to save the current BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset ... and starts flashing the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-CROSSHAIRII-00 DATE:02/15/2008 Flash Type - The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you to Program: 0109.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don...
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...the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to restart your display only when installing an external graphics card. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is proceeding. ...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the...
...the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to restart your display only when installing an external graphics card. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is proceeding. ...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the...
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... motherboard stores the Setup utility. The SPI chip on the system chassis. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for this program. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS Crosshair II Formula... you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can recognize these changes...
... motherboard stores the Setup utility. The SPI chip on the system chassis. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for this program. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS Crosshair II Formula... you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can recognize these changes...
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... with FAT32/16/12 format. Turn on the system. 3. Press then the setup screen will inform you when the saving process finishes. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the storage devices with the FAT32/16/12 format. Insert the storage devices that contains the "xxx.CMO" file. 2. Key in the hard.... 1. Press hot-key to save the file. Load from File Allows you to load the previous BIOS file saved in the file name. Press to update the BIOS file coming from File." Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to load the file. 5. Press then the setup screen will inform you ...
... with FAT32/16/12 format. Turn on the system. 3. Press then the setup screen will inform you when the saving process finishes. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the storage devices with the FAT32/16/12 format. Insert the storage devices that contains the "xxx.CMO" file. 2. Key in the hard.... 1. Press hot-key to save the file. Load from File Allows you to load the previous BIOS file saved in the file name. Press to update the BIOS file coming from File." Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to load the file. 5. Press then the setup screen will inform you ...
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... EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: crosshair II FORMULA VER: 0114 DATE: 02/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-47 Profile Utility B327 Current CMOS BOARD: CROSSHAIR II FORMULA VER: 0114...
... EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: crosshair II FORMULA VER: 0114 DATE: 02/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-47 Profile Utility B327 Current CMOS BOARD: CROSSHAIR II FORMULA VER: 0114...
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...9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents...Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. View the online help for updates. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Anti...
...9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents...Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. View the online help for updates. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Anti...
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Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-9 See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AWARD BIOS Flash utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. See section 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that...
Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-9 See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AWARD BIOS Flash utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. See section 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.