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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary viii Package contents...x Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview... 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day ...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary viii Package contents...x Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview... 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day ...
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... provided. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may include ...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products...
... provided. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may include ...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products...
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ix C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX Form Factor, 6.7" x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX Form Factor, 6.7" x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
... from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
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...then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to perform the BIOS update process. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition ...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using an ...
...then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to perform the BIOS update process. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition ...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using an ...
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... found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the removable device to C8HM70I.CAP for the C8HM70-I model and HM70IH.CAP for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the removable device to C8HM70I.CAP for the C8HM70-I model and HM70IH.CAP for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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... partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: C8HM70-I/HDMI VER: 0202 DATE: 08/29/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C8HM70-I Series 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS C8HM70-I .CAP 8390656 2012-02-09 17:30...
... for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: C8HM70-I/HDMI VER: 0202 DATE: 08/29/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C8HM70-I Series 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS C8HM70-I .CAP 8390656 2012-02-09 17:30...
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...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not ...USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause ...
...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not ...USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause ...
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...a profile. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Press , and then press F2 to save the current BIOS settings to a USB drive. Profile This item allows you to load. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information ... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save or Enter to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more...
...a profile. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Press , and then press F2 to save the current BIOS settings to a USB drive. Profile This item allows you to load. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information ... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save or Enter to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more...