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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. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved. 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 -
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. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved. 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 -
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...;。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing 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. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware...
...;。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing 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. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware...
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... 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 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...
... 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 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...
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... 2-40 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-40 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up...
... 2-40 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-40 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up...
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... sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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...
... sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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...
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xiv Maximus II Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SATA connectors (... cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual Support DVD: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5...
xiv Maximus II Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SATA connectors (... cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual Support DVD: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5...
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... 3-39 for details. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your system with one cable at a time, making it ideally protects your...
... 3-39 for details. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your system with one cable at a time, making it ideally protects your...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 ASUS Maximus II Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 ASUS Maximus II Formula
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...; 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. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable...
...; 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. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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... to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5QWS.ROM P5QWS ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down...
... to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5QWS.ROM P5QWS ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down...
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... or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: Maximus-II Formula VER: 0114 DATE: 05/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
... or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: Maximus-II Formula VER: 0114 DATE: 05/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
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... using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-5 The utility copies the current BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the... to a bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C)...
... using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-5 The utility copies the current BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the... to a bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C)...
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... /iFormula.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type...: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Reading flash ...... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. WARNING!! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iFormula.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS...
... /iFormula.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type...: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Reading flash ...... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. WARNING!! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iFormula.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS...
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-7 Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Checking for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. You can...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-7 Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Checking for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. You can...
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... the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are ...Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. You can update using this last option only...
... the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are ...Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. You can update using this last option only...
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... enable or disable the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-27 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type PCIE GigaBit LAN 1 PCIE... GigaBit LAN 2 LAN Boot ROM VIA Firewire 1394 Marvell IDE/eSATA IDE/eSATA Boot ROM Speeding HDD Control Speeding HDD Mode Update [...
... enable or disable the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-27 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type PCIE GigaBit LAN 1 PCIE... GigaBit LAN 2 LAN Boot ROM VIA Firewire 1394 Marvell IDE/eSATA IDE/eSATA Boot ROM Speeding HDD Control Speeding HDD Mode Update [...
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...press the key. • Back up your data stored in both SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 ports function as ordinary SATA ports. 3-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Connect two identical SATA hard drives to use EZ Backup function. In Super Speed mode, data stored in these two SATA hard drives before...drive connected to [Mode change ] to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 ports, and then press the key. Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you set Speeding HDD Mode Update to SPEEDING HDD2 port will be erased. Connect two identical SATA hard drives to show further settings of the ...
...press the key. • Back up your data stored in both SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 ports function as ordinary SATA ports. 3-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Connect two identical SATA hard drives to use EZ Backup function. In Super Speed mode, data stored in these two SATA hard drives before...drive connected to [Mode change ] to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 ports, and then press the key. Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] Allows you set Speeding HDD Mode Update to SPEEDING HDD2 port will be erased. Connect two identical SATA hard drives to show further settings of the ...
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.... ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: Maximus-II Formula VER: 0114 DATE: 05/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-43 Select an item...
.... ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: Maximus-II Formula VER: 0114 DATE: 05/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-43 Select an item...
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...BIOS LED will restart automatically. Refer to BIOS1] and press . 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-45 Highlight [BIOS1 to BIOS2] or [BIOS2 to 2. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) in 2.6 Jumpers for further information. 3.8.3 BIOS Flashback This menu allows you to back up or restore BIOS content from BIOS..., Inc. When the update is complete, the system will blink to indicate that the update is proceeding. 3. To perform BIOS Flashback: 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Now BIOS status : BIOS1 BIOS Boot Selection : BIOS Menu BIOS1 to BIOS2 BIOS Update BIOS1 to BIOS2 BIOS2 ...
...BIOS LED will restart automatically. Refer to BIOS1] and press . 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-45 Highlight [BIOS1 to BIOS2] or [BIOS2 to 2. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) in 2.6 Jumpers for further information. 3.8.3 BIOS Flashback This menu allows you to back up or restore BIOS content from BIOS..., Inc. When the update is complete, the system will blink to indicate that the update is proceeding. 3. To perform BIOS Flashback: 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Now BIOS status : BIOS1 BIOS Boot Selection : BIOS Menu BIOS1 to BIOS2 BIOS Update BIOS1 to BIOS2 BIOS2 ...