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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 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-...
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-...
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K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD in audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 2 x USB ... 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix x 7.6 in ...
K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD in audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 2 x USB ... 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix x 7.6 in ...
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... CPU default setting for details. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. No need to restore...
... CPU default setting for details. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. No need to restore...
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.... d. Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. c. c. b. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
.... d. Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. c. c. b. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
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... rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to K8NVM.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 Completed. error message appears if there is your optical drive. From the Open fi...
... rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to K8NVM.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 Completed. error message appears if there is your optical drive. From the Open fi...
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....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 ... utility returns to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current...
....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 ... utility returns to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current...
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...type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5 done .... 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file...
...type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5 done .... 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file...
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... floppy... Completed. Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Insert the fl...
... floppy... Completed. Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Insert the fl...
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... , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8N-VM 2-7 Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "K8NVM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for fl...
... , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8N-VM 2-7 Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "K8NVM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for fl...
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... before you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an...
... before you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Click Next. 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. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1.
... menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1.
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... Setup utility; ASUS K8N-VM 2-11 The firmware hub on the system chassis. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing ++, or by turning the system off and then back on your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for...
... Setup utility; ASUS K8N-VM 2-11 The firmware hub on the system chassis. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing ++, or by turning the system off and then back on your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for...
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... 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet ...connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS...
... 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet ...connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS...
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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 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-...
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-...
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K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x...9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 7.6 in ....
K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x...9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 7.6 in ....
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...ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. No need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS... hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. This protection eliminates...
...ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. No need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS... hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. This protection eliminates...
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.... c. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (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 File from the Windows® desktop, then...
.... c. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (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 File from the Windows® desktop, then...
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...Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent ...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy disk drive. error message appears if there is your optical drive. ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 To update the BIOS...
...Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent ...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy disk drive. error message appears if there is your optical drive. ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 To update the BIOS...
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... done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iK8NVM.ROM 4. done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is...file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reading file ..... ...
... done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iK8NVM.ROM 4. done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is...file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reading file ..... ...