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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 ..... done Write to file...... 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. 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 ..... done Write to file...... 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... 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!! done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. 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...
... 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!! done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. 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...
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...Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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...Programming Flash Memory - 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash ...
...Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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...Programming Flash Memory - 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash ...
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... 2-24 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.3.9 General...
... 2-24 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.3.9 General...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ...Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) ...
M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ...Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) ...
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...motherboard users, but also the special Streamline Airflow Guiding design lowers the temperature of connecting the system panel cables one -stop gateway to keep in touch with the elegant appearance! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to launch the utility and update the BIOS...and Yahoo! The actual boot time is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
...motherboard users, but also the special Streamline Airflow Guiding design lowers the temperature of connecting the system panel cables one -stop gateway to keep in touch with the elegant appearance! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to launch the utility and update the BIOS...and Yahoo! The actual boot time is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
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ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the following utilities allow you need to download the latest BIOS file...
ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the following utilities allow you need to download the latest BIOS file...
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.... Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
.... Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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.... 3-3 3. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4A78E.ROM ASUS M4A78-E M4A78E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
.... 3-3 3. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4A78E.ROM ASUS M4A78-E M4A78E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-5 Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Go...
... following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-5 Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Go...
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... M4A78-E motherboard, this utility will not function. Insert the motherboard support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. Checking for details. Completed. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS...
... M4A78-E motherboard, this utility will not function. Insert the motherboard support DVD to ensure system compatibility and stability. Checking for details. Completed. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS...
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...Incorrect field values can cause the system to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table CPU Prefetching C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...[Enabled] [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB ...
...Incorrect field values can cause the system to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table CPU Prefetching C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...[Enabled] [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the CPU and other system devices. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB ...
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...Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-19 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. CPU Prefetching [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU prefetching. [Enabled] Enables the CPU prefetching. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settingsz NorthBridge Configuration RS780D Configuration Options...;�a�c�h�in�e��m�o�d�e��. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance.
...Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-19 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. CPU Prefetching [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU prefetching. [Enabled] Enables the CPU prefetching. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settingsz NorthBridge Configuration RS780D Configuration Options...;�a�c�h�in�e��m�o�d�e��. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance.
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....34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0210 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools...
....34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0210 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools...
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... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET... 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable during ...
... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET... 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable during ...