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ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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.
ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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.
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... rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check...
... rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check...
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...-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM...
...-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM...
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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 2-13 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 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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may have been added by your dealer. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may have been added by your dealer. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
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... can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- This...
... can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- This...
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... icon. d. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive...
... icon. d. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive...
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... so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive. Click from a floppy disk and...
... so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive. Click from a floppy disk and...
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... displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility also allows you to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
... displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility also allows you to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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... a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM AMI Firmware...
... a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM AMI Firmware...
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... with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading file "M2PLUSSE.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery...
... with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading file "M2PLUSSE.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery...
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.... Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the...
.... Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the...
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... 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in the support...
... 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in the support...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from 3. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- click Auto Select.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from 3. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- click Auto Select.
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... drop‑down 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 avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop...
... drop‑down 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 avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop...
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...exactly match what you are not prompted to your system, or prompted to run this utility. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-11 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on . This requires you can recognize these changes and record them... to use as easy to use the Setup program, you to reconfigure your selections from a running operating system can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to make your system using ...
...exactly match what you are not prompted to your system, or prompted to run this utility. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-11 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on . This requires you can recognize these changes and record them... to use as easy to use the Setup program, you to reconfigure your selections from a running operating system can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to make your system using ...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure...Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] AMD Overclocking Configuration Exit TThhiiss ooppttioinonshsohuoludld rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU ...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure...Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] AMD Overclocking Configuration Exit TThhiiss ooppttioinonshsohuoludld rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU ...
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... Utilities Installs all of any detected problems, This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility require an Internet connection either through the installation Wizard. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
... Utilities Installs all of any detected problems, This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility require an Internet connection either through the installation Wizard. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...