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ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... 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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... 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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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... Reading flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename...
... Reading flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename...
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...VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name... to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新...
...VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name... to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新...
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... 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 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...
... 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 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...
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...standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This ...; support This chapter describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support...
...standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This ...; support This chapter describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support...
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xiii M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O ...1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5...
xiii M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O ...1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5...
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...). See page 4-5 and 4-35 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. See page 2-41 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU...
...). See page 4-5 and 4-35 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. See page 2-41 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS M3N72-D
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS M3N72-D
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...® environment.) 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows...
...® environment.) 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows...
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Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the...
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... select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-5 Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
... select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-5 Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
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...the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. DATE:01/08/2008 appears. Save only the updated BIOS file in the disk to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The AwardBIOS For MCP72P-M3N72-D-00 Flash Utility screen Flash Type - All Rights Reserved . Under...disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using the floppy disk or the USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.33 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
...the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. DATE:01/08/2008 appears. Save only the updated BIOS file in the disk to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The AwardBIOS For MCP72P-M3N72-D-00 Flash Utility screen Flash Type - All Rights Reserved . Under...disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using the floppy disk or the USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.33 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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... system. DATE:01/08/2008 File Name to Program: M3N72-D.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M3N72-D.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. For MCP72P-M3N72-D-00 DATE:01/08/2008 Flash Type - File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N72-D 4-7 The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that...
... system. DATE:01/08/2008 File Name to Program: M3N72-D.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M3N72-D.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. For MCP72P-M3N72-D-00 DATE:01/08/2008 Flash Type - File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N72-D 4-7 The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that...
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... motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3N72-D 4-9 This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update...
... motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3N72-D 4-9 This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update...
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...F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X80 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: M3N72-D VER: 0109 DATE: 02/26/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:... Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N72-D 4-35...
...F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X80 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: M3N72-D VER: 0109 DATE: 02/26/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:... Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N72-D 4-35...
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Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. Anti-Virus Utility Download Updates your data easily. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing ...allows you to open, view, and print documents in your multimedia data. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of you computer so you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data.
Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. Anti-Virus Utility Download Updates your data easily. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing ...allows you to open, view, and print documents in your multimedia data. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of you computer so you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data.
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...is set to use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. ASUS M3N72-D 5-9 Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click... Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen ...
...is set to use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. ASUS M3N72-D 5-9 Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click... Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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... the Express Gate setup file to continue. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. OR • Double click the Express ...to complete installation. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Express Gate Select Menu Express Gate [Enabled] Boot Out Timer [10] Reset User Data [No] Item Specific Help Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to new versions. ASUS M��3�N�7...
... the Express Gate setup file to continue. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. OR • Double click the Express ...to complete installation. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Express Gate Select Menu Express Gate [Enabled] Boot Out Timer [10] Reset User Data [No] Item Specific Help Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to new versions. ASUS M��3�N�7...