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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 - Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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 - Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file......
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... ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. WARNING!! done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS...
... ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. WARNING!! done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS...
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... HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。...
... HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。...
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... 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. 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 Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name...
... 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. 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 Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name...
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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...
... 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...
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...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Feather Heatsink solution - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS EPU * ASUS...at 1 MHz increment - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-...
...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Feather Heatsink solution - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS EPU * ASUS...at 1 MHz increment - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-...
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xiii 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 ...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) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in...
xiii 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 ...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) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in...
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... and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to keep in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the elegant appearance! Messenger to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Not only...
... and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to keep in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the elegant appearance! Messenger to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Not only...
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. .... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. .... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
... 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
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... for details. Press Tab to prevent system boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-5 asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0302 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... for details. Press Tab to prevent system boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-5 asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0302 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from a USB flash disk: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the M4A78-E motherboard, this utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4.
... system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from a USB flash disk: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the M4A78-E motherboard, this utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4.
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...Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 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...
...Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 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...
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...Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-35 Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Profile This item allows you to store or load ... : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable.
...Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-35 Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Profile This item allows you to store or load ... : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable.
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...support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single 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 the Power-...
...support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single 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 the Power-...
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...are NOT supported. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on the computer. • The first screen of ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports the screen resolution of powering on ... you quick access to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the software manual in the support DVD ...
...are NOT supported. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on the computer. • The first screen of ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports the screen resolution of powering on ... you quick access to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the software manual in the support DVD ...