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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E35M1-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-14 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-14 Chapter 2: 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 2-7 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii E35M1-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-14 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-14 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-14 Chapter 2: 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 2-7 iii
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... configuring the motherboard. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ viii If you complete a task. About this guide This user...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase....
... configuring the motherboard. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ viii If you complete a task. About this guide This user...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase....
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E35M1-I specifications summary BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
E35M1-I specifications summary BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This...
... you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This...
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...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-I Updating from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow...
...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-I Updating from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow...
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... then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with...
... then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with...
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... the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-I Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support...
... the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-I Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support...
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... Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE:... 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD:...
... Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE:... 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD:...
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D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE: 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-I VER: 0203 DATE: 03/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
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.... • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ 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 ...
.... • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ 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 ...
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...Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items ...
...Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items ...