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Contents 1.13 Software support 1-24 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-14 2.4.2 Memory...
Contents 1.13 Software support 1-24 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-14 2.4.2 Memory...
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... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Turbo Key II switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ( for E35M1-M PRO) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Macro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18...
... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Turbo Key II switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Fan ( for E35M1-M PRO) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Macro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions...with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that the ATX power supply is switched ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions...with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that the ATX power supply is switched ...
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... with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next.
... with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next.
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..., then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ .../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the...
..., then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: E35M1-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ .../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS E35M1-M Series Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the...
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... in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 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 an auto recovery tool that you to load default...
... in the removable device into E35M1MP.ROM (for E35M1-M PRO) or E35M1M.ROM (for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 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 an auto recovery tool that you to load default...
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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. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash...
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. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS E35M1-M Series The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash...
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The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with...
The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: E35M1-M PRO VER: 0027 DATE: 11/12/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with...
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... them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Refer...
... them. 2-6 ASUS E35M1-M Series DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Refer...
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...Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with...using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. If you see on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on your screen. • ...
...Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with...using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. If you see on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on your screen. • ...
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... if no profile is created. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS Setup Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to save... the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu...
... if no profile is created. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS Setup Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to save... the current BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu...