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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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 - All rights reserved. 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.
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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 - All rights reserved. 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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... flash ...... done Verifying flash .... 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 filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done...
... flash ...... done Verifying flash .... 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 filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done...
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... 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 - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC...
... 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 - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC...
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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 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 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 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 This chapter...
Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 This chapter...
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...-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. See page 2-34 for details. See page 2-7 for each parameter. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows... users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS...
...-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. See page 2-34 for details. See page 2-7 for each parameter. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows... users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS...
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.... ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in the future. Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. e. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates...
.... ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in the future. Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. e. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates...
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...: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-EMH HDMI VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the...
...: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-EMH HDMI VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the...
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... to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to file...... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility...
... to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to file...... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility...
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...utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.36(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done ... Writing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier....
...utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.36(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done ... Writing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier....
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...... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- Reading file "M3NEMHD.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. When found ! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB...
...... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- Reading file "M3NEMHD.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. When found ! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB...
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... or updated BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard...
... or updated BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file...
... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file...
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...with its test routines. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Use the...program. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". If you can change the power management settings.
...with its test routines. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Use the...program. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". If you can change the power management settings.
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...Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects...: 9x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quite [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation.
...Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects...: 9x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quite [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation.
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... update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-EMH HDMI VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-37 NTFS format ASUS...
... update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-EMH HDMI VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-37 NTFS format ASUS...
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... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the...
... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the...